In a recent appearance on Josh Horowitz’s Happy Sad Confused podcast, shared via Variety, Tom Felton discussed how he has connected with Lox Pratt, who will portray Draco Malfoy in HBO’s upcoming “Harry Potter” television adaptation.
The series is set to reimagine J. K. Rowling’s books across a decade-long plan, with Dominic McLaughlin, Arabella Stanton, and Alastair Stout leading the new Golden Trio.
Tom Felton Offers Support to HBO’s New Draco Malfoy
Felton explained that his message to the new Draco actor was intentionally simple, describing it as more of an open door than a set of instructions. “I’ve sent word, yes,” he said, noting that several members of the original cast have taken similar steps toward the incoming ensemble.
He emphasized that the circumstances surrounding the reboot are fundamentally different from the original films, pointing to the scale of expectation now attached to the franchise. “I think it’s really important. It’s very different — we were entering things that don’t exist; there’s quite a lot of weight now,” he said, suggesting that today’s cast inherits a far more defined cultural legacy.
For that reason, Felton was firm about avoiding any creative influence over Pratt’s performance. “The last thing I’m gonna do is offer anything other than say, ‘Here’s my phone number. Here’s my address,’” he said, explaining that his outreach was meant as support for both Pratt and his family rather than guidance on how to approach the role.
Still, he acknowledged the emotional side of stepping into such an iconic character, while resisting the urge to steer it. “This is your journey,” he said, underscoring his belief that the new interpretation should belong fully to the actor now wearing Draco’s robes.
He did, however, leave room for a more relaxed kind of encouragement, blending nostalgia with humor. “Have as much fun as possible, take as many pictures as you can, steal as many props as you can — they’ll be worth a fortune,” he added, before reiterating that he remains available if ever needed, but only in a supportive capacity rather than a guiding one.
