Harry Potter Star Tom Felton to Star in New Sci-Fi Action Movie

Harry Potter actor Tom Felton to star in upcoming $15 million sci-fi action film Amended. Felton rose to global prominence when he starred as Harry Potter’s nemesis Draco Malfoy in the hit film adaptations of JK Rowling’s beloved fantasy novels. Surrey-born Felton played the role in all eight Potter films between 2001 and 2011, and has enjoyed steady work in film and television since leaving the franchise, most notably in Joel David Moore’s 2023 psychological thriller. Another woman.

According to film/global/tom-felton-altered-1236006897/” rel=”noopener noreferrer” target=”_blank”>Variety, Felton should star in Amendeddescribed as a science fiction action film that will explore important themes. He will play the role of Léon, one of the “two brave outcasts” living in an alternate present where most of the human population has undergone genetic enhancement, and who fights for justice in a society fractured by genetic disparity. The film will be directed by Finnish director Timo Vuorensolawho is best known for his 2012 film Iron Skyand he co-stars with Richard Brake, Igor Jijikine, Aggy Adams and Liza Bugulova.

Could Altered finally make Felton a successful leading man?

Felton has a solid career, but hasn’t grown much beyond Harry Potter

Thanks to the success of Harry Potter films, Felton is a well-known name in the industry, but he has yet to establish himself as a leading man in film or television. Since leaving Hogwarts, he has starred in films including Food, Brake for the whalesAnd Rise of the Planet of the Apes; Additionally, Felton starred in The flash And Origin on the television. Despite a successful career, Felton didn’t find a particularly important role outside of Harry PotterAnd Amended could greatly help him achieve this goal.

The film is expected to be produced by Art Galaxy, Well Go USA Entertainment, Splendid Entertainment and Studio Atlantic, and according to Variety, the film will be presented at the Cannes film Festival. With a 2025 version planned for Amendedhopes will be high that the film can achieve long-term success on multiple platforms and could perhaps lead to additional films. Amended might even join the list of best Felton films that aren’t Harry Potter.

Although detailed details about the film are currently under wraps, the fact that Vuorensola is in the director’s chair should be seen as a positive. The director has a strong background in sci-fi and action, making him a great choice to tell this story effectively, as well as being able to blend genres seamlessly. It remains to be seen whether the film will be released in theaters and, if so, for how long. Felton probably hopes to use Amended as a springboard for future roles as well.

Source: film/global/tom-felton-altered-1236006897/” rel=”noopener noreferrer” target=”_blank”>Variety