# Harry Potter film cast joining Broadway production > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/harry-potter-film-cast-joining-broadway-production > Updated: 2026-09-01T01:45:31.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 3. Original film cast members are joining the Broadway production of ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ at the Lyric Theatre. Tom Felton, who joined the stage production in November 2025, has extended his run as Draco Malfoy through January 3, 2027, following high box office performance. Following Felton, Rupert Grint is scheduled to reprise his role as Ron Weasley for a 17-week engagement beginning February 2, 2027, and ending May 30, 2027. This marks the first time Grint has played the character since the original film franchise concluded in 2011. Grint will portray an adult version of the character, depicting Ron as a father, noting that both he and the character have become fathers since the films ended. While the casting has generated enthusiasm among fans, the announcement has also drawn mixed reactions on social media. Some discussions on social platforms have linked backlash to broader sentiments regarding the original book series' author. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-01: Rupert Grint to reprise Ron Weasley role on Broadway Rupert Grint will return to play Ron Weasley in a limited Broadway engagement of ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ at the Lyric Theatre, starting February 2027. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rupert-grint-to-reprise-ron-weasley-role-on-broadway-3 ### 2026-08-28: Rupert Grint to reprise Ron Weasley role on Broadway Rupert Grint will reprise his role as Ron Weasley in a 17-week Broadway run of ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ at New York’s Lyric Theatre, starting February 2, 2027. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rupert-grint-to-reprise-ron-weasley-role-on-broadway-2 ### 2026-08-11: Tom Felton extends Broadway run in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Tom Felton will extend his Broadway run as Draco Malfoy in ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ through January 3, 2027, following high demand for the production. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tom-felton-extends-broadway-run-in-harry-potter-and-the-cursed-child --- Cite as: Harry Potter film cast joining Broadway production. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/harry-potter-film-cast-joining-broadway-production