As HBO prepares to release the Harry Potter series with a new cast and a fresh long-form adaptation, longtime fans continue to wonder whether the original trio — Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint — might revisit the Wizarding World. With Tom Felton recently stepping back into Draco Malfoy’s shoes on Broadway, speculation has only intensified. Now, Grint is addressing those return rumors directly.
Rupert Grint discusses if he would return to the Harry Potter Franchise
HBO’s reboot is the start of a new era for the franchise, nearly 25 years after the first film premiered. Dominic McLaughlin, Arabella Stanton, and Alastair Stout will take over the iconic roles of Harry, Hermione, and Ron. With only one franchise star confirmed to return so far, many viewers have looked to Grint for clues about his future, including whether he might follow Felton’s lead.
Speaking with the BBC, Grint admitted he’s unsure about returning to the role that defined his childhood. “Maybe in the future. Never say never, but for now, I think, as much as I loved it, I’m enjoying stepping outside of that world,” he said. The actor noted that although Ron Weasley’s legacy still follows him, he embraces it rather than resisting it. “I don’t think I’ll ever quite step out of his shadow, but I’m fine with that.”
The announcement of the new young actors brought back a wave of nostalgia for Grint, who was just 11 when he was cast. The moment Stout was confirmed as the new Ron took him right back to his early days in the franchise. “I still remember every second of it,” he shared.
Along the same lines, despite his hesitations about returning, Grint supports the idea of his own children stepping into the Harry Potter world someday. “I don’t see why not. It was so much fun,” he said, adding that his five-year-old daughter, Wednesday, has already enjoyed watching small, less scary clips from the films.
HBO’s new Harry Potter reboot is slated to premiere in 2027, with Season 2 already in early development.
Originally reported by Devanshi Basu on SuperHeroHype.
