Tom Felton Meets the Superfans

When does a fan become a fanatic? A unique insight into the world of superfans and celebrity from the perspective of one of Britain’s brightest and biggest young stars, Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy— Harry Potter), this one off special dissects the unique relationships between the famous and their followers as Tom attends one of the world’s largest film and TV cult festivals, Wizard World in Tulsa, USA, and Comic Con in the UK, where thousands of superfans meet the real people behind their favourite shows. For Tom, being involved in such a global phenomenon has meant being followed by many millions of dedicated fans all over the world. And over the past seven years he has become increasingly aware of one fan in particular she follows him to almost every event he attends and it has got him thinking about exactly what it takes to become this devoted. What is it that causes a regular fan to make the leap to becoming a superfan? Tom takes viewers into the reality of his world. He spends an evening with 20-year-old Brian from New York, who dedicates most nights to tracking down his favourite stage and screen stars for a selfie. He meets 26-year-old Steve from Pittsburgh, the self-proclaimed world’s biggest Harry Potter fan, who has turned a basement into his very own Hogwarts. Tom also talks candidly with celebrity friends including Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and JK Rowling, who reveal their own surreal experiences with fans.We dissect fandom from both sides of the fence. By understanding their fandom in more detail will Tom change his own opinions, and fears, around fans?