One of the lead actors from the Harry Potter saga, Tom Felton, revealed the condition under which he would consider joining Daniel Radcliffe in a new project. Felton, now 34, is best known to audiences as Draco Malfoy, the rival to Harry Potter in the beloved series. He recently shared that he would be open to reuniting with Radcliffe, but only if a specific casting dynamic is flipped. Felton suggested that in a fresh film, he should take on the heroic lead while Radcliffe would assume the villain’s role. In the original films, the setup was the opposite: Radcliffe played the valiant Harry Potter, and Felton portrayed the adversarial Malfoy.
What Felton is proposing, however, isn’t a return to the Harry Potter universe alone. He hinted that the two actors often discuss collaborating again in a project where their roles are reversed from what fans remember. He noted that their conversations frequently touch on the idea of a new movie that brings them back on screen together. The emphasis this time would be on Felton carrying the hero’s burden and Radcliffe stepping into a darker antagonist position. This kind of switch would be a fresh dynamic for longtime fans who grew up with their on-screen rivalry.
Felton’s comments underscore a broader point: the conversation isn’t about rehashing the same storylines from the wizarding world. Instead, it centers on exploring different narratives for two familiar faces. The actor described how he and Radcliffe enjoy brainstorming new collaborations, even joking about the possibility of Radcliffe playing the villain in a future project while Felton plays the hero. It’s a playful idea that would reimagine their familiar chemistry and offer audiences a new kind of tension on screen. Radcliffe, for his part, has expanded his range since the Potter days, taking on a variety of roles that stretch beyond the young wizard’s archetype. He has appeared in films where he portrays morally gray or outright challenging characters, including projects cited in entertainment conversations and fan speculation. The point Felton makes is that the path forward could be a way to showcase growth for both actors as they navigate different genres and character arcs.
The last film in the major Harry Potter franchise, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2, was released in 2011, with Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson leading the ensemble. Even after more than a decade, rumors periodically surface about a potential reunion or reunion-style project featuring the same trio. Official announcements about such ventures have not materialized, but the idea continues to generate chatter among fans and entertainment outlets. The ongoing discussion among the cast about revisiting old characters in new contexts keeps curiosity alive, especially in Canada and the United States where fans eagerly speculate about fresh takes and possible crossovers. [Source: Interview excerpts and media coverage about Tom Felton and Daniel Radcliffe]