With a cast that includes Hugh Laurie as Albus Dumbledore, Matthew Macfadyen as Lord Voldemort, Riz Ahmed as Professor Snape, Michelle Gomez as Professor McGonagall and Cush Jumbo as narrator, this new audiobook series promises to bring the Harry Potter stories to life as never heard before. The new project, a collaboration between Pottermore Publishing and Audible, begins with Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s/Sorcerer’s Stone, slated for release 4th November 2025.
That’s not all, with the reveal of the release dates for the rest of audiobooks, culminating with the release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows on 12th May 2026, you can now pre-order the whole series from Audible right here.
Each audiobook comes with a stunning score, mesmerising performances from A-list actors, original music, and real-world sound capture. Featuring beloved stars of the stage and screen, this innovative audiobook project has a powerhouse ensemble of over 200 voices – one for every character in the Harry Potter series. Olivier-nominated actor Cush Jumbo will have the all-important task of narrating the stories. You can hear from her and some of our stellar cast in this audio teaser just above.
In the first three audiobooks, the young versions of Harry, Ron and Hermione will be voiced by Frankie Treadaway, Max Lester and Arabella Stanton respectively. And if that final name is ringing a bell for you – well spotted! Arabella Stanton is indeed also playing Hermione in the upcoming Harry Potter HBO series – we’re sure Miss Granger herself would approve of this incredible multitasking.
From Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire onwards, the trio will then be voiced by Jaxon Knopf, Rhys Mulligan and Nina Barker-Francis, carrying on the roles of Harry, Ron and Hermione until the seventh book’s climax.
On his casting as Dumbledore, Hugh Laurie said:
"I’m honoured to have been trusted with the keys to Albus Dumbledore, and thrilled to be able to take him around the track of this beautiful incarnation by Pottermore and Audible. I’m also deeply conscious of previous drivers Richard Harris, Michael Gambon, Jude Law and the iconic narrations by Jim Dale and m’colleague Sir Stephen Fry. Just below the horizon, but headed our way, is the rough beast John Lithgow, his hour come round at last. This is great company, and it’s a privilege to be among their number."
You can pre-order the entire series through Audible right here – and keep an eye out on more exciting news to come!
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s/Sorcerer’s Stone releases 4th November; Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets releases 16th December, 2025; Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban releases 13th January, 2026; Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire releases 10th February, 2026; Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix releases 10th March, 2026; Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince releases 14th April, 2026; concluding with the release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows on 12th May, 2026.
