Felton and Davis reunited outside Harry Potter and the Cursed Child in New York
Tom Felton, who rose to fame as Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter films, shared an emotional reunion with Warwick Davis after a performance of the stage continuation, Harry Potter And The Cursed Child, at the Lyric Theatre on Broadway.
In a series of posts on Instagram, Felton published photographs and a short video of the pair embracing outside the stage door amid a crowd of fans. One Polaroid image was labelled “Draco x Flitwick”, referencing the roles they are best known for in the film series. Felton also revealed the encounter had an emotional impact; beneath his post he wrote that he had “nearly cried on stage saying ‘Wingardium Leviosa’” when he realised Davis was watching.
“Tbh I nearly cried on stage saying ‘Wingardium Leviosa’ knowing he was watching @WarwickaDavis #SwishAndFlick.”
The footage shows Davis, who played Professor Filius Flitwick in the cinema films, greeting fans and waving as Felton encourages the crowd to cheer. The moment referenced an iconic classroom scene from the 2001 film Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone, in which Flitwick teaches the students how to levitate objects using the spell Wingardium Leviosa and the accompanying instruction to “swish and flick” their wands.
Felton, 38, has returned to the world of Harry Potter on stage after nearly 15 years away from the franchise. He joined the Broadway run of Harry Potter And The Cursed Child, a play set 19 years after the events of the seventh novel that follows the next generation of characters, including the children of Harry Potter and Draco Malfoy. The actor made his West End debut in 2022 and first appeared on Broadway in 2025. According to his posts, he has extended his Broadway engagement and will continue performing in the show until 3 January 2027.
The reunion highlights how the Potter cast remain closely identified with the roles that propelled them to international recognition. Warwick Davis appeared alongside Felton for a decade in the film franchise, portraying the diminutive and much-loved Professor Flitwick. His teaching scene, and the phrase “swish and flick”, remains one of the most recognisable moments from the first film.
What the reunion means to fans and the production
- Fan interest: The image of two well-known alumni of the films reuniting at the stage production is likely to boost publicity and social-media engagement for the Broadway show.
- Longevity of the stage run: Felton’s extension to early 2027 reflects sustained demand for the theatrical continuation of the Potter story, which has attracted attention since his casting.
- Shared cultural moment: The exchange invoked a formative, on-screen lesson — the “Wingardium Leviosa” lesson — that remains emblematic of the franchise’s early appeal.
Photographs from the encounter show both actors smiling and interacting with fans gathered outside the theatre. Felton’s account framed the meeting as a personal and meaningful moment; his candid admission that he “nearly cried” underlined the emotional resonance of returning to a role and material that shaped the early part of his career.
| Actor | Role in Potter films | Current involvement |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Felton | Draco Malfoy | Reprised Draco in Harry Potter And The Cursed Child on Broadway; performing until 3 Jan 2027 |
| Warwick Davis | Professor Filius Flitwick | Attended Broadway performance; reunited with Felton outside the Lyric Theatre |
The moment served as a reminder of the continuing pull of the Potter universe for performers and audiences alike. For Warwick readers, the appearance of an actor whose stage name includes the town is likely to draw particular interest, even though the meeting took place thousands of miles away on Broadway.
As the stage production continues its run, such reunions and public encounters between former film cast members are expected to maintain attention around the show, bolstering ticket demand and keeping the conversation about the franchise alive among newer and longer-standing fans.
