Harry Potter's Draco Malfoy aka Tom Felton To Star In Hansal Mehta's Gandhi; Deets Inside

Harry Potter star Tom Felton will soon be seen in Applause Entertainment’s highly anticipated series ‘Gandhi’, which is directed by Hansal Mehta. On Thursday, the makers of the show unveiled the esteemed international cast that is poised to breathe life into pivotal roles.

Leading the charge is none other than Tom Felton, celebrated for his iconic portrayal in the Harry Potter series. Alongside Felton, the cast also features Libby Mai, Molly Wright, Ralph Adeniyi, James Murray, Lindon Alexander, Jonno Davies, Simon Lennon and amongst others. At the forefront of this cinematic endeavour is the immensely talented Pratik Gandhi, portraying the iconic role of Gandhi himself.

Talking about the decision to cast Tom Felton along with other international stars, Hansal Mehta said, “Working with an exceptionally talented cast has been nothing but a privilege. The casting of some exceptional international actors to our ensemble is even more exciting as we prepare to take our labour of love to audiences worldwide. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi’s story, particularly his more formative years spent in London and South Africa, is a story for our times, an untouched but fertile tale of a young man who goes on a voyage of self-discovery, not knowing the impact he’d have on history and on our collective consciousness. I feel truly honoured to have gotten the opportunity to bring this epic tale to life.”

Felton, who played the role of Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter series also expressed excitement and added, “I’m excited to be part of the journey of telling the story of Gandhi’s early years in London. It’s an important aspect of history that hasn’t been told on screen before, and to be working with Hansal and Pratik is an honour and pleasure.”

Meanwhile, Sameer Nair, Managing Director, Applause Entertainment, also shared, “We are excited to bring together an exceptional ensemble cast from across the globe, each adding their own unique brilliance to this monumental tale. With Hansal Mehta at the helm, and the incomparable Pratik Gandhi embodying the spirit of Gandhi, we aim to propel our Indian series onto the global stage with a resounding impact.”

Hansal Mehta’s Gandhi is currently in production. The series promises a riveting period drama, transporting audiences to Gandhi’s captivating journey. Its release date has not been announced as of now.