Rupert Grint is set to reprise his iconic role as Ron Weasley in the Broadway production of “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.” This marks his return to the character more than ten years after the final Harry Potter film was released. Grint will take the stage for a 17-week engagement starting in February 2027, joining a production that has been captivating audiences since its premiere.
The actor, who became a household name playing Ron Weasley alongside Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson in the eight-part film series, expressed his excitement about returning to the role. “Ron Weasley has been a part of me since I was 11 years old and I can’t wait to meet him again at this stage of life,” Grint said. He noted that experiencing the character as both he and Ron are now fathers adds a new layer to the portrayal.
Grint follows in the footsteps of Tom Felton, who recently stepped back into the shoes of Draco Malfoy for the Broadway show. Felton will continue his performance until January, paving the way for Grint’s anticipated return to the wizarding world. The stage adaptation of “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child,” which began in London in 2016, has sold over 14 million tickets globally and amassed more than $532 million from its New York production alone.
This Broadway stint isn’t Grint’s first. He made his debut on the New York stage in 2014 with the comedy “It’s Only a Play.” Since wrapping up the Harry Potter films, his career has included roles in “Knock at the Cabin,” “Charlie Countryman,” and “Nightborn.” Meanwhile, the magical universe continues to expand, with a new Harry Potter television series in development for HBO, aimed at introducing the beloved story to a new generation.