Tom Felton brushes off Rowling controversy while returning to Draco Malfoy role in Broadway Potter production.
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Felton Returns to Potter Stage, Unfazed by Rowling Drama
Draco Malfoy is back on Broadway, and Tom Felton couldn’t be more thrilled! The actor recently popped up at the Tony Awards looking dapper as ever.
When chatting with reporters, he seemed genuinely shocked by the enduring Potter magic.
“We all thought the fandom flame might be doused over the years, but clearly it’s not,” he gushed, his excitement practically bubbling over.
Controversy? What Controversy?
When pressed about J.K. Rowling’s headline-making comments, Felton just shrugged it off.
“No, I can’t say it does, I’m not really that attuned to it,” he admitted with surprising candor.
Unlike some castmates who’ve jumped into the fray, Felton seems completely detached from the whole mess.
It’s almost like he’s living in a different news bubble altogether!
Gratitude Trumps Politics
For Felton, the Potter legacy transcends any current controversies.
“I’ve been lucky to travel the world,” the 37-year-old reflected with genuine warmth in his voice.
He credits Rowling for creating something that uniquely unites people across cultures and continents.
His overwhelming feeling? Pure gratitude for the magical journey that transformed his life.
The Divided Wizarding World
Not everyone shares Felton’s “no comment” approach. Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint have all publicly criticized Rowling’s statements on trans issues.
Katie Leung, Bonnie Wright, and Eddie Redmayne joined the chorus too, specifically calling out her opposition to UK hate-crime protections for trans individuals.
Finding Fellow Fence-Sitters
Felton isn’t completely alone in his hands-off stance. Warwick Davis dodges questions with his “I don’t tend to read the news” approach.
Newcomer John Lithgow seems genuinely puzzled by the whole controversy, asking reporters, “Why is this a factor at all?”
These stars seem determined to keep the focus solely on the magic, not the mayhem.