Rupert Grint to Reprise Film Role as Ron Weasley in Broadway’s Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
The Harry Potter film star joins the Broadway production for 17 weeks beginning February 2, 2027
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What to Know
- Rupert Grint will reprise the role of Ron Weasley in Broadway’s Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
- Grint originated Ron in all eight original Harry Potter films
- His 17-week run begins February 2, 2027 at the Lyric Theatre
Rupert Grint, who rose to fame as a child playing Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter films, will join the Broadway production of Harry Potter and the Curse Child at the Lyric Theatre. He will join the company on February 2, 2027 for a 17-week limited engagement through May 30.
“Ron Weasley has been a part of me since I was 11 years old and I can’t wait to meet him again in this stage of life,” said Grint in a statement. “There is something so full-circle and so special about stepping back into Ron’s shoes now when we are both fathers; it is somehow both very familiar and completely new. And the joy of being back on Broadway, this time in a role that defined so much of my life is truly exciting. The first time I saw Cursed Child onstage, I was blown away and I can’t wait to set foot back on Platform 9 ¾ and pick up where I left off. I am overjoyed to join this exceptional cast and crew at the Lyric Theatre this winter.”
Grint made his Broadway debut in It’s Only a Play in 2014, opposite Matthew Broderick and Nathan Lane. He made his West End debut in Jez Butterworth’s Mojo. Grint's screen credits include all eight original Harry Potter films as well as Nightborn, Servant, Knock at the Cabin and Wild Target.
The cast of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child features John Skelley as Harry Potter and Trish Lindstrom as Ginny Potter with Emmet Smith as their son Albus Potter. Rachel Christopher plays Hermione Grange and Daniel Fredrick plays Ron Weasley with Janae Hammond as their daughter Rose Granger-Weasley. Harry Potter film actor Tom Felton is repriing his role as Draco Malfoy with Aidan Close as his son Scorpius Malfoy. Kristen Martin plays Delphi Diggory. As previously announced, Felton's final performance will be January 3, 2027.
Directed by John Tiffany and based on an original story by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and Tiffany, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is set 19 years after the events of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, centering on Harry's headstrong son Albus. The original Broadway production won six Tony Awards, including Best Play.
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