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.

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.

“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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