The Tom Felton reunion with Daniel Radcliffe captivated fans when the two longtime Harry Potter stars came together in New York City on December 1 at a special screening of Merrily We Roll Along. Their emotional meeting marked their first widely publicized photo moment since the 2011 premiere of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2.
Longtime Friends Celebrate at a Broadway Event
Daniel Radcliffe and Tom Felton surprised attendees at the exclusive screening of the musical revival Merrily We Roll Along, hosted in New York. The moment, captured and shared by PEOPLE, showed Felton gently greeting Radcliffe from behind before the pair shared a genuine embrace. Their heartfelt interaction included a warm hug and a brief, friendly conversation as the crowd began to move into the theater.
The reunion became an instant sensation among fans and onlookers, touching hearts and rekindling memories from their years growing up together on the set of the Harry Potter films.
Fans React to the Nostalgic Moment
Emotional responses quickly surfaced across social media platforms, with several expressing profound joy upon seeing their favorite childhood stars reunited so warmly. One admirer posted,
“Ohhh my babies I saw Tom on Cursed Child now I need to see Dan!!”
— Fan
Another fan who was clearly moved by the event wrote,
“I bet Tom definitely went pottah.”
— Fan
Observers also remarked on the authenticity of the actors’ relationship, noting,
“They didn’t just worked in a few movies. They are friends.”
— Fan
The reunion even inspired a reaction focused on Radcliffe’s enthusiastic welcome:
“The way Dan jumped on that hug,”
— Fan
Mutual Admiration and Broadway Inspiration
In a recent conversation with Good Morning America, Tom Felton reflected on his journey to Broadway and credited Daniel Radcliffe for his inspiration, stating,
“I saw him in his first show 10 plus years ago, and now obviously he is a Tony winner and a big inspiration for the reason why Broadway is so special.”
— Tom Felton
When Daniel Radcliffe later appeared on the same program, he responded to Felton’s kind words with humility and appreciation. Radcliffe shared,
“Tom’s older than me. He was always like the cool kid growing up. It’s crazy that he would think of me as an inspiration for anything, but that’s really sweet.”
— Daniel Radcliffe
Looking Forward After the Heartfelt Reunion
This touching reunion helped remind fans of the lasting impact the Harry Potter films had on not only popular culture, but also on the lives of the actors involved. The mutual respect and affection between Tom Felton and Daniel Radcliffe was evident during their meeting and in their public comments, reinforcing their enduring friendship in the years since leaving Hogwarts behind. As Felton draws inspiration from Radcliffe’s Broadway success, their bond continues to inspire both fans and aspiring performers, showing how long-running collaborations can turn into lifelong connections.
