Rupert Grint is preparing to revisit the magic of Hogwarts by stepping into the role of an adult Ron Weasley on stage. Over 15 years after concluding his decade-long portrayal of the beloved wizard in the iconic film series, the actor has confirmed his upcoming appearance on Broadway in the critically acclaimed stage production Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Starting in February 2027, Grint will headline the New York production for a limited 17-week run, marking his return to the wizarding world in a whole new dimension.
A Full Circle Journey to Broadway
Grint first took on the role of Ron Weasley in 2001 at the age of 11, spending ten formative years embodying Harry Potter's loyal best friend across eight feature films. Now 38 years old, the actor will portray an older Ron navigating parenthood. In the stage play, Ron is depicted as a father seeing off his daughter Rose, whom he shares with Hermione, onto the Hogwarts Express. Reflecting on this career milestone, Grint shared, "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 further noted that returning to the character now that both he and the fictional wizard are fathers creates a deeply special, full-circle experience that feels both comfortably familiar and fresh.
The Legacy of The Cursed Child and Stage Crossovers
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child originally premiered in London's West End, where it continues its record-breaking theatrical run. The story picks up years after the original saga, following the adult lives of Harry, Ron, and Hermione alongside their children as they enroll at Hogwarts and confront a new, time-bending threat. Grint is not the first alumnus from the film franchise to grace the Broadway production. Tom Felton, who portrayed Draco Malfoy in the movies, is currently performing as the adult Draco in New York with his run slated through January 3, 2027. Theater audiences are watching closely to see whether Felton's contract might be extended to allow the two original film stars to share the stage together.
A Dual Generation of Wizarding Storytelling
Grint's stage announcement comes at a transformative time for the franchise. While veteran cast members revisit their roles in theater, a brand-new generation of actors is preparing to take over the screen. HBO is currently developing a new Harry Potter television adaptation, where newcomer Alastair Stout has been selected to portray the young Ron Weasley. Grint's 17-week Broadway engagement in 2027 will offer longtime fans a rare opportunity to see an original film star bring the character into adulthood live on stage.
