The actors from the original Harry Potter film series continue to pass the torch and offer their support to the new cast members who will bring these iconic characters to life in the upcoming HBO series.
Tom Felton, renowned for his portrayal of Draco Malfoy across all eight Harry Potter films, personally connected with Lax Pratt, the young actor cast in the same role for the new HBO adaptation. Felton provided his contact details to Pratt and his parents, assuring them of his availability for any assistance, and shared several pieces of advice. Among these was a particularly witty and somewhat cheeky suggestion:
“Have as much fun as you can, take as many pictures as you can, and, of course, steal as many props as you can – they’ll be worth a fortune in the future. If you ever need a word of encouragement or have any questions, know that I’m always here to help.”
— Tom Felton
This tradition of mentorship isn’t unique; Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint similarly reached out earlier. They penned letters to Dominic McLaughlin and Alastair Stout, who are slated to play Harry Potter and Ron Weasley, respectively.