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Rupert Grint to reprise role of Ron Weasley in Harry Potter stage show

Rupert Grint will reprise his role as Ron Weasley in the Broadway production of 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' for a 17-week run starting in February 2027, marking his return to the wizarding world. Tom Felton, currently playing Draco Malfoy, will conclude his run in early January, meaning the two former co-stars won't share the stage. Grint expressed excitement about stepping back into the character, and producers hailed his return as a bridge between the original story and the play's themes of family and legacy.

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Rupert Grint to Return as Ron Weasley in Broadway's 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child'

Rupert Grint, best known for portraying Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter film series, will reprise the role in the Broadway production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. The actor will join the long-running stage show for 17 weeks, beginning in February 2027, according to statements from the production and Grint himself.

Grint, now 38, first played Ron at age 11 in the original films. In a statement, he said: "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." He added, "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."

On Instagram, Grint shared a photo with the caption: "Dusting off the old robes. New York - see you all in February."

The play, which catches up with Harry, Ron, and Hermione as adults 19 years after the original books and films, has been running on Broadway since its London premiere in 2016. Producers Sonia Friedman and Colin Callender said Grint's return "creates a powerful bridge between the story audiences first fell in love with and the story of family, legacy and the passage of time that Harry Potter and the Cursed Child carries forward." They also noted that his performances in the Potter films "defined for generations what it meant to be a loyal and brave friend even in the face of adversity and hardship."

Grint is the only one of the three main stars from the films to return to the franchise in this play. However, his former co-star Tom Felton is currently reprising his role as Draco Malfoy in the same production. Felton will continue until 3 January, while Grint's run begins on 2 February, meaning the two will not appear on stage together. Grint is scheduled to appear until 30 May.

The New York production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has been a commercial success, having made over $532 million, and the play has sold more than 14 million tickets across its international productions since its original staging in London in 2016.

Grint's career after the Potter films has included roles in M. Night Shyamalan's Knock at the Cabin, the romantic drama Charlie Countryman, and the horror film Nightborn. He will play Bob Cratchit opposite Johnny Depp in this November's Ebenezer. He made his Broadway debut in 2014 in Terrence McNally's It's Only a Play, alongside Nathan Lane.

Grint has also appeared in TV shows including Sick Note, Snatch, and Servant. In a November interview with BBC News, he said he was unlikely to ever "step out" of Ron Weasley's shadow, adding, "I'm fine with that. I think it's great."

Grint has previously distanced himself from Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling's views on transgender issues. In 2020, he said: "I firmly stand with the trans community and echo the sentiments expressed by many of my peers. Trans women are women. Trans men are men. We should all be entitled to live with love and without judgment."

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BBC — World as of Aug 26, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC

Framing: The headline emphasizes Grint's return to the Harry Potter franchise, using the word 'return' and noting the play's title, but does not mention the specific character or duration. — informative

Facts Included:

Rupert Grint will return to the role of Ron Weasley in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway.
The run will last for four months starting in February (year not specified in the text).
Grint's Instagram post read: 'Dusting off the old robes. New York - see you all in February.'
Grint said in a statement: '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.'
Producers Sonia Friedman and Colin Callender said Grint's performances in the Potter films 'defined for generations what it meant to be a loyal and brave friend even in the face of adversity and hardship'.
Tom Felton is currently reprising his role as Draco Malfoy in the same play.
Grint and Felton are not due to appear on stage together; Felton will appear until 3 January, with Grint joining on 2 February.
Grint appeared in all eight Harry Potter films between 2001 and 2011.
Grint has since starred in TV shows including Sick Note, Snatch and Servant.
Grint acted on Broadway in the comedy It's Only a Play in 2014.
Grint previously told the BBC in a November interview that he was unlikely to ever 'step out' of Ron Weasley's shadow, saying 'I'm fine with that. I think it's great.'

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The Guardian — World as of Aug 26, 2026, 3:16 PM UTC

Framing: The headline emphasizes Grint's return to the role of Ron Weasley in the stage production, without mentioning the play's title or his co-star. — celebratory

Facts Included:

Rupert Grint will reprise the role of Ron Weasley in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway.
The engagement will last for 17 weeks starting in February 2027.
Grint said in a statement: '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.'
Producers Sonia Friedman and Colin Callender said his return 'creates a powerful bridge between the story audiences first fell in love with and the story of family, legacy and the passage of time that Harry Potter and the Cursed Child carries forward'.
Tom Felton is also reprising his role as Draco Malfoy in the play, appearing until January.
The play was originally staged in London in 2016.
The play has sold more than 14 million tickets across its international productions.
The New York production has made over $532 million.
Grint's post-Potter film roles include M. Night Shyamalan's Knock at the Cabin and the romantic drama Charlie Countryman.
He was recently seen in the horror film Nightborn.
He will play Bob Cratchit opposite Johnny Depp in this November's Ebenezer.
Grint made his Broadway debut in 2014's It's Only a Play, written by Terrence McNally, alongside Nathan Lane.
Grint has previously distanced himself from J.K. Rowling's anti-trans views, saying in 2020: 'I firmly stand with the trans community and echo the sentiments expressed by many of my peers. Trans women are women. Trans men are men. We should all be entitled to live with love and without judgment.'

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimRupert Grint will reprise the role of Ron Weasley in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets) via The Guardian — World as of Aug 26, 2026, 3:16 PM UTC, BBC — World as of Aug 26, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC
ClaimRupert Grint's run in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway will last for 17 weeks starting in February 2027.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets) via The Guardian — World as of Aug 26, 2026, 3:16 PM UTC, BBC — World as of Aug 26, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC
ClaimTom Felton is also reprising the role of Draco Malfoy in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway, with his run ending in January.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets) via The Guardian — World as of Aug 26, 2026, 3:16 PM UTC, BBC — World as of Aug 26, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC
ClaimRupert Grint and Tom Felton will not appear on stage together in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child; Felton's run ends on 3 January and Grint's begins on 2 February.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via BBC — World as of Aug 26, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC
ClaimHarry Potter and the Cursed Child was originally staged in London in 2016.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Guardian — World as of Aug 26, 2026, 3:16 PM UTC
ClaimHarry Potter and the Cursed Child has sold more than 14 million tickets across its international productions.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Guardian — World as of Aug 26, 2026, 3:16 PM UTC
ClaimThe New York production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has made over $532 million.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Guardian — World as of Aug 26, 2026, 3:16 PM UTC
ClaimRupert Grint said in a statement: "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."	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets) via The Guardian — World as of Aug 26, 2026, 3:16 PM UTC, BBC — World as of Aug 26, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC
ClaimRupert Grint wrote on Instagram: "Dusting off the old robes. New York - see you all in February."	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via BBC — World as of Aug 26, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC
ClaimProducers Sonia Friedman and Colin Callender said Grint's return "creates a bridge between the story audiences fell in love with and the story of family, legacy and the passage of time that Harry Potter and the Cursed Child carries forward."	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets) via The Guardian — World as of Aug 26, 2026, 3:16 PM UTC, BBC — World as of Aug 26, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC
ClaimRupert Grint appeared in all eight Harry Potter films between 2001 and 2011.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via BBC — World as of Aug 26, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC
ClaimRupert Grint has starred in TV shows including Sick Note, Snatch, and Servant.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via BBC — World as of Aug 26, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC
ClaimRupert Grint acted in the play It's Only a Play on Broadway in 2014.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets) via BBC — World as of Aug 26, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC, The Guardian — World as of Aug 26, 2026, 3:16 PM UTC
ClaimHarry Potter and the Cursed Child is set 19 years after the events of the original Harry Potter books and films.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via BBC — World as of Aug 26, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC
ClaimRupert Grint is the only one of the three main Harry Potter stars to return to the franchise in this play.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via BBC — World as of Aug 26, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC
ClaimRupert Grint previously said in a November interview with BBC that he was unlikely to ever step out of Ron Weasley's shadow, saying 'I'm fine with that. I think it's great.'	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via BBC — World as of Aug 26, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC

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2 outlets · 2 articles consulted: BBC — World, The Guardian — World 16 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-08-26