Rupert Grint to Reprise Ron Weasley Role in Broadway's Harry Potter Play
Rupert Grint is set to reprise his role as Ron Weasley in the Broadway production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Marking a return to the Wizarding World nearly 15 years after the film series ended, Grint will perform in a limited 17-week run starting February 2, 2027, at New York's Lyric Theatre. The play portrays Ron Weasley as an adult, offering fans a new perspective on the character during the franchise's 25th anniversary celebrations.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (75–78/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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moneycontrol broke this story on 26 Aug, 04:16 pm. Other outlets followed.