United Kingdom, June 5 -- Harry Potter star Tom Felton is returning to his role as Draco Malfoy.

The 37-year-old actor shot to fame playing the Hogwarts student in the movie franchise when he was just 14 years old, and now he will be making his Broadway debut in the same role in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at the Lyric Theater, making him the first member of the film cast do star in the stage show.

He said in a statement: "Being a part of the Harry Potter films has been one of the greatest honours of my life.

"Joining this production will be a full-circle moment for me because when I begin performances in Cursed Child this fall, I'll also be the exact age Draco is in the play.

"It's surreal to be stepping back into his shoes - a...