The actor, who originated the role in all eight Harry Potter films, will step into an adult version of Ron Weasley at the Lyric Theatre in New York.
Rupert Grint, who played Ron Weasley across all eight Harry Potter films, is confirmed to reprise the role on Broadway in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, according to multiple corroborating reports published August 26, 2026. Grint's engagement will run for a limited 17 weeks, from February 2, 2027, through May 30, 2027, at the Lyric Theatre in New York City, the longtime home of the Broadway production. The casting marks Grint's first time playing Ron since the 2011 film Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2, and his first time portraying the character on stage.
The news was first reported by The New York Times and quickly confirmed by outlets including Playbill, BroadwayWorld, Moneycontrol, ClutchPoints and O Globo, along with the show's official ticketing partner, ATG Tickets, which lists Grint's name and performance dates directly on the Lyric Theatre listing page.
A Return To Ron Nearly Two Decades Later
Grint was cast as Ron Weasley at age 11 and appeared in the character's entire film arc, from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone in 2001 through the franchise's conclusion a decade later. Reports describe his upcoming Broadway run as coming nearly two decades after filming wrapped on the final installment, with some outlets specifying a gap of roughly 15 to 16 years since Grint last played the role on screen.
In Cursed Child, set 19 years after the events of the final Harry Potter novel, Grint will portray an older Ron Weasley, now a husband and father. The character is married to Hermione Granger in the story's timeline, and the production centers heavily on the next generation of characters alongside adult versions of Harry, Ron and Hermione.
Grint offered comments tied to the casting announcement, quoted by Brazilian outlet O Globo. He said Ron Weasley has been part of him since he was 11 years old, adding that he could not wait to reunite with the character at this stage of his life. Grint described a sense of the experience being "full circle," noting that both he and Ron are now parents, and called his return to Broadway in such a defining role "really exciting." A shorter version of the quote, circulated by PinkNews and social media posts, reads: "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."
Following Tom Felton's Lead On Broadway
Grint is being described across multiple reports as the second original film cast member to join the Broadway production, following Tom Felton, who plays Draco Malfoy in the same show. Felton's run at the Lyric Theatre is scheduled to continue through January 3, 2027, meaning his tenure will conclude roughly a month before Grint's begins on February 2, 2027. The two will not appear in the production during overlapping performance windows.
Coverage from ClutchPoints and other outlets frames Grint's arrival as a continuation of momentum generated by Felton's earlier casting, which reportedly boosted box office interest in the stage production. The pattern of original film actors returning to their roles in the stage sequel has become a notable storyline for the Broadway run of Cursed Child.
Ticketing Timeline And Fan Access
The production has structured a multi-step ticketing rollout ahead of Grint's debut. According to Playbill, fans can sign up for first access to tickets through the show's official site until August 31 at 5:59 p.m. ET. That registration grants entry to a presale beginning September 1 at 11 a.m. ET, followed by general public on-sale starting September 2 at 11 a.m. ET.
ClutchPoints reported additional detail on the presale mechanics, noting that the waitlist closes August 31 at 5:59 p.m. EST, with presale access emails distributed by September 1 at 9 a.m. EST. A presale waiting room opens at 10:30 a.m. EST that day, with line placement at 11 a.m. EST randomly assigned. The production has stated that everyone remaining in the queue will have an opportunity to purchase tickets.
Reaction And Broader Context
Social media posts and entertainment coverage point to strong fan enthusiasm and nostalgia surrounding Grint's return, with high engagement reported on platforms including Reddit's popular culture communities. Promotional material shared on Instagram, linked to Broadway.com, used celebratory language welcoming Grint back to the role.
PinkNews reported that Grint's decision has also drawn criticism from some LGBTQ+ fans, framing the reaction within broader ongoing debates about the Harry Potter brand and its creator. These accounts are characterized in reporting as opinion and reaction rather than factual disputes over the casting itself. No coverage indicates any planned extension beyond the announced 17-week engagement, with all reports emphasizing the limited nature of Grint's Broadway run.
