Which Ride or Die actor originated Harry Potter in The Cursed Child?

Jamie Parker originated the role of Harry Potter in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.

Parker played the adult Harry in the original West End production, which opened at London’s Palace Theatre in 2016. The play begins nearly two decades after the events of the original Harry Potter story and focuses on Harry as a father, alongside his son Albus Severus Potter.

Calling Parker the role’s originator means he was the first actor to perform the part in the stage production that introduced the character in this new story. He later reprised Harry in the original Broadway company. His performance earned him the 2017 Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Play and a Tony Award nomination.

The most common mix-up is with Daniel Radcliffe, who originated Harry Potter in the film series. Radcliffe played the younger version on screen, while Parker created the adult stage interpretation in Cursed Child.