Not seen anything bring the world together more than 'Harry Potter': Tom Felton
Felton, best known for starring in Harry Potter' films, is set to reprise his role of Draco Malfoy in Broadway's 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child'.
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Hindustan Times
28 minutes ago
- Hindustan Times
Tom Felton opens up about JK Rowling's political remarks, says he's not particularly ‘attuned' to the conversation
With the magic of Harry Potter still casting spells long after the final credits rolled, few characters remain as polarising as Draco Malfoy. Now, more than a decade since the cinematic series ended, Tom Felton is ready to don the Slytherin robes once more. But as he steps into his role in the Broadway production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, the return to Hogwarts comes with more than just stage fright — it comes with the shadow of J.K. Rowling's ongoing political controversies. At this year's Tony Awards, Felton spoke candidly with Variety's Gordon Cox, addressing the swirling conversations around Rowling's outspoken political views, including her widely criticised statements on gender identity and trans rights. Felton's response was rather telling. Felton admitted that he was not particularly 'attuned' to the conversation and when asked if the conversation around Rowling impacted his work in the franchise, Felton's opinion was that he 'can't say it does.' It's a statement that won't go unnoticed. In an era when many actors, including his former castmates Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson, have publicly distanced themselves from Rowling's views in support of the trans community, Felton's more neutral tone feels like a stunted choice. Of course, Felton didn't stop there. He further emphasised what he sees as Rowling's enduring legacy — one that goes beyond politics and social media firestorms. 'The only thing I always remind myself is that I've been lucky enough to travel the world — here I am in New York — and I have not seen anything bring the world together more than 'Potter,'' he reflected. 'And she's responsible for that, so I'm incredibly grateful.' It's a sentiment that may divide fans. On one hand, Felton is clearly trying to separate the art from the artist and on the other, in a fandom known for its progressivism, neutrality can read as complicity. Felton's return to The Cursed Child — where he reprises Draco Malfoy, now a father navigating parenthood and legacy — adds another layer to the discussion. The story, set 19 years after the original books, sees the next generation of Hogwarts students facing new challenges. For fans, the show offers nostalgia wrapped in fresh drama but for Felton, it's a return to a universe now complicated by controversy.
New Indian Express
35 minutes ago
- New Indian Express
Not seen anything bring the world together more than 'Harry Potter': Tom Felton
The actor will make his Broadway debut with the stage show, which will run for a limited 19-week engagement starting November 11. The actor will make his Broadway debut with the stage show, which will run for a limited 19-week engagement starting November 11. File Photo The 37-year-old actor said he thought the fandom of "Harry Potter" would disappear over time, but it didn't. The actor will make his Broadway debut with the stage show, which will run for a limited 19-week engagement starting November 11. Felton, best known for starring in "Harry Potter" films, is set to reprise his role of Draco Malfoy in Broadway's "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child". LOS ANGELES: Hollywood actor Tom Felton believes nothing brings the world together more than "Harry Potter", whose fandom is relevant till now. "I think we all thought that the fandom flame might be doused over the years, but clearly it's not. The most exciting part is to do it live. It took nine months, more or less, to shoot a film, and this is all compact. This is all reimagined into a very loving, new type of story. And I get to be a dad, which is really fun," he told entertainment news outlet Variety. The franchise is also being revived into a series at HBO. The series will be a full adaptation of J K Rowling's books. Felton was asked if he feels Rowling's recent anti-trans comments have any effect on the upcoming "Harry Potter" projects. He said he "can't say it does." "The only thing I always remind myself is that I've been lucky enough to travel the world here I am in New York and I have not seen anything bring the world together more than Potter". And she's responsible for that, so I'm incredibly grateful," he added. "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" follows the next generation of wizards, focusing on the children of the original characters, including Draco's son, Scorpius Malfoy. " It will also mark the first time an original cast member from the film series will perform in the stage adaptation.
Hindustan Times
2 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
Tom Felton fans miffed as he admits not being ‘attuned' to JK Rowling row: ‘The sorting hat was right'
Actor Tom Felton attended the Tony Awards held in the US on Sunday. Given that he gained fame playing Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter films, the actor was asked by Variety if author JK Rowling's controversial views on trans people have affected his work. He's now receiving flak for saying he isn't 'attuned' to it. (Also Read: Tom Felton to return as Draco Malfoy on Broadway's Harry Potter, fans say 'he needs to move on') When asked if the 'Twitterverse' controversy around JK Rowling's views impact him or his work in the world, Tom replied, 'No, I can't say it does. I'm not really that attuned to it. If anything, I have to remind myself that I'm lucky enough to travel the world. You know, I'm in New York. And I have not seen anything bring the world together more than Potter. And she's responsible for that, so I'm incredibly grateful.' His response did not sit well with fans of the books and the films. One person sarcastically wrote on Instagram, 'I am so grateful to be part of a world that means so much to so many and brings people together. Harry Potter changed my life. I also think everyone deserves to be loved and respected while living wholeheartedly as the truest version of themselves. There. I fixed it for you.' Another wrote, 'Translation: I don't care, she keeps me employed.' One brought up how Tom's character, Draco, is sorted into Slytherin in the films, writing, 'The sorting hat was right.' A fan wrote, 'Very disappointed. You're not 'not attuned', you're ignoring it.' Some thought the actor didn't care about the issue because he is a 'cis white man' and is 'benefitting' from Rowling. 'The only thing I remind myself is that I personally benefited immensely from Harry Potter, so I could not care less.,' wrote one fan, while another commented, 'I'm a privileged cis white man, it doesn't affect me, so I don't care.' Some fans, however, came to his defence, with one writing, 'He handled that gracefully and with class. The world is very sensitive about every little thing right now. We forget her writing has zero to do with her personal side.' Recently, it was announced that Tom will reprise his famous role as Draco for the play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway. The announcement read: 'Tom Felton will reprise his film role of Draco Malfoy in the Broadway production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Performances begin November 11 for a limited 19 week engagement.'
