Draco Malfoy himself, Tom Felton, just served the kind of side-eye to the drama that’s richer than a Gringotts vault packed with gold unicorns. At the 2025 Tony Awards (yes, the place where glitter meets Broadway glory), Tom casually addressed the mega-awkward elephant in the room: J.K. Rowling’s slightly controversial anti-trans views. Spoiler alert — he’s totally unbothered, and honestly, who can blame him?
When Variety asked if Rowling’s ongoing campaign to sprinkle anti-trans legislation like expired Bertie Bott’s Every Flavour Beans had messed with his Harry Potter vibes, Tom hit us with this zen-level flex: “I’m not tuned into that noise. Can’t say it affects my work.”
Yup. Mr. Malfoy basically sashayed through the drama like it was a butterbeer-fueled stroll in the Forbidden Forest. Instead, he focused on the real MVP move — the fact that Harry Potter actually brings the world together. Picture him standing in NYC, looking all chic and unruffled, dropping, “I’ve been lucky enough to globe-trot and nowhere has the wizarding world united hearts like Potter has. And that’s on her, so cheers, I guess.”
Now, let’s get to the real luxe gossip: Tom’s prepping to own the stage again on Broadway starting November 11, starring in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child — a solid 19-week flex of pure magic until March 2026.
Meanwhile, the OG Hogwarts squad (yes, Daniel Radcliffe included) are out here throwing some serious shade at J.K. Rowling for her tweets and takes. But Tom? He’s in his own VIP club of “I’m here for the magic, not the drama.”
So, is Tom Felton the ultimate boss for shrugging off the chaos with the elegance of a Hogwarts prince sipping pumpkin juice? Absolutely. Is the internet losing its collective mind over it? Oh, honey, it’s viral like a Dementor at a marshmallow roast.
Stay tuned, because this wizard drama is just getting started — and you know IconicHipster’s got the front-row seat with the best popcorn. 🧙♂️✨
@varietymagazine Tom Felton says the controversy around J.K. Rowling's political views doesn't impact him: "I'm not really that attuned to it…I have not seen anything bring the world together more than Potter. She's responsible for that, so I'm incredibly grateful." #TonyAwards ♬ original sound – Variety
