Daniel Radcliffe and Tom Felton, known for playing Harry Potter and Draco Malfoy in the franchise’s films, reunited at of Stephen Sondheim. The actors exchanged a hug and posed for a public photo for the first time since 2011.
The occasion highlighted the lasting friendship between the two, who met 24 years ago while filming Harry Potter and Pedra Filosofal. Felton, 38, credits Radcliffe, 36, as inspiration for her transition to theater. The production of Merrily We Roll Along hits American theaters on December 5, 2025.
- The event brought together Merrily co-stars such as Lindsay Mendez and director Maria Friedman.
- The captured photo marks the end of more than a decade without joint public records.
- Fans expressed excitement on social media, celebrating the moment as a “return to the magical world.”
Beginning of the partnership on the sets of Hogwarts
Filming for Harry Potter and Pedra Filosofal began in 2000, casting Radcliffe as the young wizard and Felton as his rival in Sonserina. Durante Over the 10 years of production of the saga, the actors developed a friendly relationship off-camera, contrasting with the characters’ rivalries. Their last film, Harry Potter and the Relíquias of Morte:
The franchise generated eight films that grossed more than US$7.7 billion globally, according to data from Warner Bros. Felton revisited memories in his 2022 book, Beyond the Wand, describing the behind-the-scenes story as a “collective adventure.” Radcliffe, in turn, evolved into theater, accumulating roles in productions such as Equus and The Lifespan of a Fact.
Felton debuts on Broadway with Cursed Child
Tom Felton took on the role of Draco Malfoy in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on November 11, 2025, in The play, written by Jack Thorne based on a story by J.K. Rowling, takes place 19 years after the events of the books and focuses on the children of Harry and Draco in Sua entering the stage provoked intense applause from the audience, briefly interrupting the scene.
Felton recreated the iconic line “Fearful, Potter?”, raising his hand to his face before a duel, reminiscent of the films. The show, in its seventh season on Broadway since 2018, won six Tonys, including Melhor Peça. Com Felton, the box office doubled: from US$ 1.3 million in the previous week to US$ 2.6 million in the opening week, with seven performances.
He will extend his participation until May 10, 2026, after initial demand for 19 weeks. Novos actors, such as John Skelley as adult Harry and Aidan Close as Scorpius, are part of the cast of the seventh company. The production has sold more than 11 million tickets worldwide since its debut in Londres, in 2016.
Mutual influence between actors
Radcliffe inspired Felton to enter the theater, as stated by Essa exchange reflects continued support between former setmates.
Radcliffe reacted to the tribute during an appearance on the same program, calling the comment “sweet.” Ele highlighted the age difference: “Tom is older and has always been the cool kid.” The two expressed excitement about Felton’s presence in Nova York, facilitating further interactions.
Moments of the exhibition of Merrily We Roll Along
The session at Hudson Theatre, on December 1, 2025, promoted the film version of Merrily, with Radcliffe alongside Jonathan Groff and Lindsay Mendez. The lights flashed to guide the audience as Felton approached Radcliffe from behind, initiating the hug. Eles chatted briefly before posing for the official photo.
The 2023 revival, directed by Radcliffe played Charley Kringas, a composer in crisis, in a narrative that moves backwards in time. The footage captures the season’s 52 performances, including numbers like “Old Friends.”
Present at the event included Mendez, winner of Tony from Melhor Atriz in Musical, and Friedman, who oversaw the adaptation. The production emphasizes themes of friendship and ambition, echoing Radcliffe’s post-Harry Potter trajectory.
Box office sales for Merrily at Broadway surpassed US$40 million in 2023, with reviews praising the cast’s energy. The theatrical release allows global access, starting in the US on December 5, 2025, expanding to international markets in January 2026.
Post-Franchise Friendship Highlights
The relationship between Radcliffe and Felton strengthened after 2011, with interactions at events and group messages from the original cast. Felton mentioned the collective text in recent interviews, where they share updates on projects. Radcliffe, which has avoided returns to the film franchise, has embraced the stage, with more than 10 productions since 2008.
Felton diversified with roles in Planeta from Macacos: To Guerra and series such as Seu memoir details anecdotes such as pranks on the sets of Leavesden Studios.
- Friendship includes support through career transitions, like Felton’s jump into theater.
- Sporadic gatherings took place at fan conventions such as Comic-Con.
- Both currently reside in Nova York, making casual encounters easier.
Future projects in theater
Radcliffe returns to Broadway in February 2026 with Every Brilliant Thing, a solo about resilience, at Hudson Theatre. Ensaios begins on February 21st, premiering on March 12th. The play explores mental health themes through interactions with the audience.
Felton continues at Cursed Child until May 2026, with the possibility of extension. The play has won 60 awards, including nine Oliviers. Juntos, the actors represent the longevity of Harry Potter’s legacy on stage.
