With HBO's Harry Potter series just weeks away, the Wizarding World is buzzing again. But for one original star, the magic is about to take a very personal turn. Rupert Grint, who played Ron Weasley in all eight films, has confirmed he's heading back to the stage—and he's hinting it might be his final bow as the beloved ginger.
In an exclusive chat with Collider while promoting his upcoming movie Ebenezer, Grint revealed that his return as Ron in Broadway's Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will likely be the last time he steps into those robes. The limited engagement kicks off at New York's Lyric Theatre on February 2, 2027, and Grint says the timing just felt right—especially since he's now the same age as Ron in the stage story.
"It's funny, kind of, it's interesting," Grint told Collider. "I spent so much time after finishing Potter moving away from it and doing other things which I really enjoy doing. But I think now it's a very different Ron in a very different context, and weirdly, it's lined up that I'm kind of the exact age of the character in that story. So it just felt like a good time."
The actor, who made his Broadway debut in 2014's It's Only a Play, admitted that returning to the stage as a character he's known for most of his life is a whole new challenge—one he couldn't resist. "It's very nostalgic," he said. "Even for me, it's fun to kind of go back and get back into that world. It's been a while."
Of course, the big question on every fan's mind: could Grint convince his former co-stars Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson to join him on Broadway for a full Golden Trio reunion? Grint didn't rule it out, but he kept expectations in check. "It would be fun. I don't know. I mean, it's obviously different for everyone. It was an intense kind of time," he said. "When we finished, I really enjoyed stepping away and not really even thinking about it. Because it was such an intense... I mean, it was enjoyable, and they looked after us. But it was a big part of us. So yeah, maybe. I don't know. It'd be fun."
Before he returns to Hogwarts, audiences can catch Grint in Ebenezer, a fresh take on Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol starring Johnny Depp as Scrooge and directed by Ti West. Grint plays Bob Cratchit, the father of Tiny Tim, in a star-studded cast that includes Andrea Riseborough, Sam Claflin, Daisy Ridley, and Ian McKellen. The film hits theaters on November 13, 2026.
Grint's Broadway run as Ron Weasley runs from February 2 through May 30, 2027. For more on the upcoming HBO series and other magical news, stay tuned to Collider.
