Daniel Radcliffe and Tom Felton Share Heartwarming ‘Harry Potter’ Reunion 24 Years Later
A magical moment unfolded in New York City as Daniel Radcliffe and Tom Felton, beloved co-stars from the Harry Potter franchise, reunited on Monday at a special screening of “Merrily We Roll Along” at the Hudson Theatre.
The actors were all smiles as they posed for photos and shared a warm hug, captured in a video by People. Radcliffe, 36, who won a Tony Award for his nine-month run in the Broadway show, wore a gray jean jacket, brown shirt, and black jeans, while 38-year-old Felton donned a tan coat, white shirt, and gray pants.
From Hogwarts to Broadway
Radcliffe and Felton first met over 24 years ago while filming “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone”, with Radcliffe playing the titular wizard and Felton portraying his school rival, Draco Malfoy.
Earlier this month, Felton made history as the first Harry Potter film actor to reprise his role on Broadway in “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” at the Lyric Theatre, receiving a standing ovation at his debut. The play, which opened on Broadway in 2018, is set 19 years after the events of Deathly Hallows and follows the adventures of the next generation, including Albus Severus Potter and Scorpius Malfoy, while also featuring Harry, Ron, Draco, and Hermione.
Broadway Inspiration
Felton credited Radcliffe as an inspiration for his Broadway journey. Speaking on Good Morning America, Felton said:
“He was one of the early inspirations for me to come to Broadway. I saw him in his first show over 10 years ago, and now he’s a Tony winner and a big reason why Broadway feels so special.”
In a June interview with People, Felton added:
“My old school chum, Potter, Radcliffe, has done quite a bit of Broadway, so he’s holding my hand and helping me through all the things that are hard to learn. The fans are really gracious and excited, and I’m thrilled to be part of it.”
Passing the Torch
The Harry Potter legacy continues with the upcoming HBO TV series, starring 11-year-old Dominic McLaughlin as Harry. The young actor revealed he received a letter of support from Radcliffe, which he described as an unforgettable moment:
“It was insane. My dad tapped me on the train and gave me this letter. I read it and saw it was signed ‘Dan R.’ I was going mad, but I had to stay cool.”
From Hogwarts to Broadway and beyond, Radcliffe and Felton’s reunion reminds fans of the enduring magic of their Harry Potter journey, now spanning 24 years.
