Rupert Grint will return to the role of Ron Weasley for a 17-week engagement in the Broadway hit Harry Potter and the Cursed Child starting Feb. 2, 2027, according to producers Sonia Friedman and Colin Callender. Grint, who played the character across all eight films from 2001 to 2011, will perform at the Lyric Theatre through May 30, 2027, as reported by The Associated Press.
Rupert Grint Joins Broadway Cast
The 38-year-old actor expressed enthusiasm about stepping back into the wizarding world as an adult. According to statements provided to reporters, Grint noted that returning to the role alongside fatherhood brings a familiar yet entirely new perspective to the character.
“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,” Grint said 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.”
Producers Sonia Friedman and Colin Callender stated that Grint’s involvement builds a bridge between the original film series and the themes of legacy and family explored in the stage production. The play is set 19 years after the events of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, following Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger as their children face new dangers, with Ron managing his joke shop, Weasley’s Wizard Wheezes.
Box Office Impact and Film Cast Precedents
Grint is the second actor from the original film franchise to join the stage production, following Tom Felton, who portrayed Draco Malfoy. Felton’s run on stage led to a notable jump in box office receipts, according to Associated Press reports. Felton is scheduled to continue in his role until January before Grint takes over the following month.
Originally premiering in London in 2016, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has sold more than 14m tickets across international productions. The New York staging alone has generated over $532m in revenue, according to production data.
Did you know? Rupert Grint previously made his Broadway debut in 2014 in Terrence McNally’s It’s Only a Play, performing alongside Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick.
Recent Career Projects
Outside of the wizarding franchise, Grint has pursued a diverse array of stage and screen projects. Additionally, Grint is set to portray Bob Cratchit opposite Johnny Depp in the film Ebenezer.
On stage, Grint made his West End debut in Jez Butterworth’s Mojo alongside Ben Whishaw. Beyond his acting career, Grint publicly addressed social issues surrounding the franchise, stating his support for the transgender community in 2020 by affirming that trans women are women and trans men are men.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will Rupert Grint perform on Broadway?
According to producers, Grint will perform in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at the Lyric Theatre from Feb. 2 to May 30, 2027.
What role is Rupert Grint playing?
Grint is reprising his role as an adult Ron Weasley, a character he played in all eight Harry Potter films.
Which other film cast member joined the stage production?
Tom Felton, who played Draco Malfoy in the film series, also joined the Broadway cast of the play, with his run lasting until January.
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