Tom Felton is returning to the Harry Potter franchise, but not in a way that most would have expected. Instead, the actor will reprise his role as Draco Malfoy in the Broadway production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, which kicks off on November 11, 2025. The production will reportedly have a 19-week run.While Tom Felton's return to his iconic role sounds like a celebratory moment for the fans, it seems that most are not impressed by the actor remaining in the same role after all these years. The social media reactions seem to indicate that many did not even understand where Felton is reprising his role, as they confused it with the upcoming HBO Max series.However, those who did comprehend what was happening were also not very impressed by it. One X user, for instance, said:"Bro needs to move on."Many others said similar things."He is the only member of the original Harry Potter cast who hasn’t moved on 😭"- another user added."Kind of sad that he doesn’t get any other opportunities to exist outside of this role… even the top 3 kids have been able to shake their HP characters and do other stuff,"- yet another user said."Tom Felton has been playing the role of Draco Malfoy since he was a child!...He needs to move on at some point and get a job!"- yet another user added.It seems that many of the reactions come from fans who did not explore Tom Felton's career. Felton has appeared in many films and shows since his stint as Draco Malfoy. Moreover, this role would give him his Broadway debut, which is often a big thing for actors."Being a part of the Harry Potter films has been one of the greatest honors of my life"- Tom Felton on returning as Draco MalfoyUnlike what many fans seem to think, Tom Felton has been quite active in the industry and has seen great success in some projects, too. Now 37, the actor is returning to the Broadway production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, becoming the only member of the cast to reprise his role elsewhere.Felton said about this in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter:"Being a part of the Harry Potter films has been one of the greatest honors of my life. Joining this production will be a full-circle moment for me, because when I begin performances in 'Cursed Child' this fall, I’ll also be the exact age Draco is in the play,"He also called the experience of putting back Draco Malfoy's shoes as surreal.For those who will get to see this Broadway production, it will feel like a burst of nostalgia seeing one of the original actors performing in the show.The production begins on November 11, 2025. Stay tuned for more updates.