This comeback took place on the stage of the Lyric Theatre, marking his official Broadway debut with the acclaimed play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Felton had not portrayed the young wizard on the big screen for over fourteen years.
Felton's appearance on stage triggered a deafening ovation. The audience at the Lyric Theatre rose to their feet, applauding and cheering for several minutes before he could utter his first line. The excitement was so intense that his ovation was noted to last for more than 30 seconds. The actor, visibly moved, looked towards the audience maintaining Draco's characteristic attitude.
In this production, Felton embodies an adult version of Draco, now a father. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is set 19 years after the end of the literary and film saga, presenting the conflict of Albus Severus Potter. Felton shares the stage with Aidan Close, who plays Scorpius, Draco's son. The play, divided into two parts, has a total duration of five hours.
Felton's participation is historic, as it makes him the first actor from the original movies to join and reprise his role within the theatrical production. This event has sparked a wave of nostalgia and excitement, and its performances are scheduled until May 2026.