Tom Felton will become Draco Malfoy again — this time, on Broadway
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It will mark the first time a member of the 'Harry Potter' film cast has joined the stage production.
Felton made his West End debut in 2022, starring in '2:22 A Ghost Story' and in 2024 was in Gareth Farr's play 'A Child of Science' at the Bristol Old Vic. His movie credits include 'They Will Kill You,' opposite Patricia Arquette, and 'Fackham Hall' with Damian Lewis.
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How will it differ from the films? And who exactly is playing Voldemort? Aidan Monaghan stars in Harry Potter Aidan Monaghan stars in Harry Potter HBO Read on for all the newest info on HBO's "Harry Potter" series. What is the Harry Potter TV Series About? HBO's "Harry Potter" series is based on author J.K. Rowling's books. That means it will essentially follow the plot from the films, which spanned 2001-2011. If you're new to this Wizarding World, here's the general premise. We follow the exploits of Harry Potter, an 11-year-old British boy unaware he's actually blessed with the power of magic. After being accepted into Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, he has to contend with the rise of an evil wizard called Voldemort who has the power to destroy everything and everyone he loves. Is the Harry Potter TV Series Adapting the Books? Yes, "Harry Potter" is adapting all seven of J.K. Rowling's books. Each season is based on a different one. 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