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  • Tom Felton returns as Draco Malfoy on Broadway, showing his ongoing link to Harry Potter.
  • He stayed neutral at the Tony Awards amid Rowling's anti-trans views, sparking mixed reactions.
  • The franchise expands with new projects and a focus on diversity, amid ongoing social debates.

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‘Harry Potter’ Star Tom Felton on Playing Draco Malfoy on Broadway and Why J.K. Rowling’s Controversy Doesn’t Impact His View of the Franchise: ‘I’ve Not Seen Anything Bring the World Together More Than Potter’

https://variety.com/2025/film/news/harry-potter-tom-felton-jk-rowling-controversy-1236422748/Variety.com
‘Harry Potter’ Star Tom Felton on Playing Draco Malfoy on Broadway and Why J.K. Rowling’s Controversy Doesn’t Impact His View of the Franchise: ‘I’ve Not Seen Anything Bring the World Together More Than Potter’

Tom Felton expresses support for JK Rowling despite controversy over her views on trans issues

https://www.theguardian.com/film/2025/jun/09/harry-potter-tom-felton-supports-jk-rowling-trans-controversyTheguardian.com
Tom Felton expresses support for JK Rowling despite controversy over her views on trans issues

'Harry Potter' Star Sparks Backlash After Admitting He's Not 'Attuned' To Controversy Around JK Rowling's Anti-Trans Views

https://www.comicsands.com/felton-rowling-anti-transComicsands.com
'Harry Potter' Star Sparks Backlash After Admitting He's Not 'Attuned' To Controversy Around JK Rowling's Anti-Trans Views

Every Actor Announced So Far for ‘Harry Potter’ TV Show

https://time.com/7292663/harry-potter-hbo-series-cast-actors-new-announcements-full-list/Time.com
Every Actor Announced So Far for ‘Harry Potter’ TV Show

Tom Felton sparks backlash after expressing gratitude to J.K. Rowling

https://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/06/10/tom-felton-sparks-backlash-after-expressing-gratitude-to-jk-rowling-amid-anti-trans-controEuronews.com
Tom Felton sparks backlash after expressing gratitude to J.K. Rowling

Harry Potter TV show: Katherine Parkinson, Johnny Flynn and more join cast

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz70d7gy77zoBbc.com
Harry Potter TV show: Katherine Parkinson, Johnny Flynn and more join cast

'Harry Potter' actor stands by JK Rowling at Tony Awards amid criticism of her transgender views

https://www.foxnews.com/media/harry-potter-actor-stands-firmly-jk-rowling-tony-awards-despite-transgender-criticismFoxnews.com
'Harry Potter' actor stands by JK Rowling at Tony Awards amid criticism of her transgender views

‘Harry Potter’ HBO Series Casts Draco & Lucius Malfoy, Dursleys, Molly Weasley & More

https://deadline.com/2025/06/harry-potter-cast-draco-lucius-malfoy-petunia-vernon-dursley-1236427857/Deadline.com
‘Harry Potter’ HBO Series Casts Draco & Lucius Malfoy, Dursleys, Molly Weasley & More

Harry Potter fans tear into Tom Felton over JK Rowling views

https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/harry-potter-tom-felton-jk-rowling-movies-b2766248.htmlIndependent.co.uk
Harry Potter fans tear into Tom Felton over JK Rowling views

Tom Felton on Harry Potter Return Despite J.K. Rowling's Views

https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/tom-felton-on-harry-potter-return-despite-j-k-rowlings-views/Usmagazine.com
Tom Felton on Harry Potter Return Despite J.K. Rowling's Views

Tom Felton Had A Disappointing Response When Asked For His Thoughts On J.K. Rowling

https://www.buzzfeed.com/chelseastewart/tom-felton-jk-rowling-commentsBuzzfeed.com
Tom Felton Had A Disappointing Response When Asked For His Thoughts On J.K. Rowling

Harry Potter Actor Tom Felton Causes Liberal Meltdown After Choosing Not To Publicly Bash J.K. Rowling

https://www.outkick.com/culture/draco-malfoy-actor-tom-felton-jk-rowling-trans-views-controversy-not-attunedOutkick.com
Harry Potter Actor Tom Felton Causes Liberal Meltdown After Choosing Not To Publicly Bash J.K. Rowling

Tom Felton Enrages ‘Harry Potter’ Fans With Red Carpet Comments On J.K. Rowling

https://www.boredpanda.com/tom-felton-enrages-harry-potter-fans-with-red-carpet-comments-on-jk-rowling/Boredpanda.com
Tom Felton Enrages ‘Harry Potter’ Fans With Red Carpet Comments On J.K. Rowling

Tom Felton has blunt response when asked about JK Rowling's feud with Harry Potter co-stars as he's set to reprise role

https://www.ladbible.com/entertainment/tv/harry-potter-tom-felton-jk-rowling-881220-20250609Ladbible.com
Tom Felton has blunt response when asked about JK Rowling's feud with Harry Potter co-stars as he's set to reprise role

Harry Potter actor finally breaks silence on JK Rowling controversy amid her public feud with co-stars

https://www.unilad.com/celebrity/news/harry-potter-tom-felton-comments-jk-rowling-controversy-521667-20250609Unilad.com
Harry Potter actor finally breaks silence on JK Rowling controversy amid her public feud with co-stars

Tom Felton Explains His Continued Love for 'Harry Potter' Despite J.K. Rowling's Controversial Views

https://people.com/tony-awards-2025-tom-felton-reacts-to-jk-rowling-anti-transgender-11750407People.com
Tom Felton Explains His Continued Love for 'Harry Potter' Despite J.K. Rowling's Controversial Views

Harry Potter star sparks social media MELTDOWN with JK Rowling remarks

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-14792897/Harry-Potter-Tom-Felton-comments-JK-Rowling-controversy.htmlDailymail.co.uk
Harry Potter star sparks social media MELTDOWN with JK Rowling remarks

Tom Felton was asked about JK Rowling and immediately showed his privilege

https://metro.co.uk/2025/06/09/tom-felton-asked-jk-rowling-immediately-showed-privilege-23369705/Metro.co.uk
Tom Felton was asked about JK Rowling and immediately showed his privilege

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