Tom Felton Deflects on J.K. Rowling's Trans Views, Reprises Harry Potter Role
Tom Felton, the actor who played Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter film series, was asked about J.K. Rowling's trans views at the Tony Awards on Sunday. Felton, who is set to reprise his role in the Broadway production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, deflected the question, stating that he is not "really that attuned to it" and that he is grateful to Rowling for creating a world that brings people together. This is not the first time Felton has spoken out on the issue, as he made similar comments to The Times in 2022.
Felton's comments stand in contrast to those of his former co-stars Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson, who have publicly criticized Rowling's views on trans people. Rowling has faced widespread criticism and backlash for her social media posts and essays on trans issues, which many consider transphobic. Despite this, Felton continues to express his gratitude to Rowling for her work and acknowledges her positive contributions to the world.
Felton's Broadway debut in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child marks a new chapter in his career, and he will join the cast at the Lyric Theatre in New York City on November 11, becoming the first cast member from the film franchise to reprise their role in the stage production. The show will run through March 22, 2026.
Key Takeaways:
- Tom Felton, the actor who played Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter film series, deflected a question about J.K. Rowling's trans views at the Tony Awards on Sunday.
- Felton stated that he is not "really that attuned to it" and that he is grateful to Rowling for creating a world that brings people together.
- This is not the first time Felton has spoken out on the issue, as he made similar comments to The Times in 2022.
- Felton's comments stand in contrast to those of his former co-stars Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson, who have publicly criticized Rowling's views on trans people.
- Rowling has faced widespread criticism and backlash for her social media posts and essays on trans issues, which many consider transphobic.
- Felton will reprise his role as Draco Malfoy in the Broadway production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, which will run from November 11, 2025, to March 22, 2026.
- Felton will become the first cast member from the film franchise to reprise their role in the stage production, marking a new chapter in his career.
- The play is based on an original story by Rowling, Jack Thorne, and John Tiffany, and it follows the story of Harry, Ron, Hermione, and Draco 19 years after the events of Rowling's final Harry Potter novel.
Statistics:
- 37: The age of Tom Felton, the actor who will reprise his role as Draco Malfoy in the Broadway production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.
- 14: The number of years since Felton last played Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter film series.
- 2022: The year Felton made similar comments to The Times about Rowling's views on trans people.
- 2025: The year Felton attended the 78th Annual Tony Awards in New York City.
- 78: The number of the Tony Awards' annual event that Felton attended on Sunday.
- 2026: The year that Felton's run in the Broadway production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will end.
- 19: The number of years that Harry Potter and the Cursed Child takes place after the events of Rowling's final Harry Potter novel.
Sources:
- Variety's red carpet reporter
- The Times
- Getty Images for Tony Awards Productions
- Warner Bros/Manuel Harlan
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