Rupert Grint to Play Adult Ron Weasley in Broadway’s Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Rupert Grint at the photocall for the feature film Yön lapsi Nightborn at the Berlinale 2026 76 Berlin International Film Festival at the Hotel Grand Hyatt Berlin, 14 02 2026 Foto:xD.xBedrosianx xFuturexImagex nightborn_6343
Rupert Grint at the photocall for the feature film Yön lapsi Nightborn at the Berlinale 2026 76 Berlin International Film Festival at the Hotel Grand Hyatt Berlin, 14 02 2026 Foto:xD.xBedrosianx xFuturexImagex nightborn_6343
The wizarding world will soon witness the major original film star step onto the stage to revive their iconic childhood role. Rupert Grint is officially preparing to make magic again as he signs on to play an adult Ron Weasley live in the hit Broadway show Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Fans of the franchise are curious when they can head to watch the play.
This major theatrical announcement bridges screen nostalgia with live stage drama.
Rupert Grint returns as Ron Weasley on Broadway
The official press release from the producers of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, distributed via GlobeNewswire, confirmed that original film star Rupert Grint will join the Broadway production. He will step back into the beloved role of Ron Weasley at the Lyric Theatre in New York City. This exciting engagement begins on February 2, 2027, and runs for a limited 17-week engagement through May 30, 2027.
To secure tickets early, Fans should make sure to sign up for presale access through HarryPotterBroadway.com by 5:59 p.m. ET on Monday, August 31. Presale access opens on Tuesday, September 1 at 11 a.m. ET, while general public sales launch on Wednesday, September 2 at 11 a.m. ET. Nearly two decades after completing work on the original movie franchise, the actor brings vast experience to the role.
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Rupert Grint originally brought immense heart, charm, and humor to the character Ron Weasley across all eight films of the Harry Potter franchise. Now, his upcoming theatrical run marks a landmark moment for the long-running Broadway production, as noted in the press release shared via GlobeNewswire.
Personal reflections and production team praise highlight the monumental nature of this Broadway return.
Reflections from Rupert Grint and show producers on the full-circle legacy return
Rupert Grint shared his enthusiasm in the same press release shared via GlobeNewswire about returning to the character, Ron Weasley, at this mature point in his life for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.
"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 stated regarding his decision. He noted that stepping into the role as a father creates a deeply special full-circle moment.
Producers Sonia Friedman and Colin Callender expressed their delight in bringing the beloved star into their company. They emphasized that his portrayal helped define friendship for entire generations of fans across the globe. His performance on stage will build a meaningful bridge between the original stories and this ongoing stage continuation.
14 02 2026, Rupert Grint at the press conference for Nightborn, 76 Berlinale, Grand Hyatt, Berlin, Berlin Berlin
14 02 2026, Rupert Grint at the press conference for Nightborn, 76 Berlinale, Grand Hyatt, Berlin, Berlin Berlin
“We feel enormously privileged not only to welcome a world-class actor to our Broadway company, but to welcome back the actor who made Ron Weasley so beloved,” they said. Meanwhile, fellow original film co-star Tom Felton continues performing as Draco Malfoy through January 3, 2027. Rupert Grint reprising Ron Weasley at the Lyric Theatre promises to make Harry Potter and the Cursed Child the ultimate Broadway event of 2027.
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Edited By: Adiba Nizami
