June 5 (UPI) -- Tom Felton -- who played Draco Malfoy in eight Harry Potter blockbuster movies -- is set to reprise the role in the Broadway play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.

Felton, 37, is the first actor from the film franchise to return as the character they originated on the big screen.

This also marks the actor's Broadway debut.

He is to begin his 19-week limited engagement of performances on Nov. 11.

"Being a part of the Harry Potter films has been one of the greatest honors of my life," Felton said.