New Delhi, June 5 -- Tom Felton, best known for playing Draco Malfoy in all eight Harry Potter films, is set to reprise his iconic role - but this time on stage. The 37-year-old actor announced on Today show (June 5) that he will make his Broadway debut this fall, taking on the role of an adult Draco Malfoy in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at New York City's Lyric Theatre.

The date of the announcement also held special meaning for fans: June 5 is Draco Malfoy's birthday in the Harry Potter universe, making it a fitting occasion for Felton's return.

Felton's casting marks a milestone for the stage production. He will be the first actor from the original Harry Potter film series to appear in Cursed Child, which opened on Broadway in 2...