Rupert Grint to reprise Ron in 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child'
Actor Rupert Grint is set to return to the stage to play Ron Weasley in the Broadway production of 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child'. This marks his first time reprising the role since the conclusion of the film series.
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Hear this story Rupert Grint is picking up his wand once again.
The " Harry Potter " alum, 38, will reprise his role of Ron Weasley in the Broadway production of " Harry Potter and the Cursed Child ," the show's producers announced on Wednesday, Aug. 26.
The play takes place after the events of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" and features an older version of Ron. But this will be the first time the show will star Grint himself as the character he previously played in the eight feature film adaptations of J.K. Rowling's novels.
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