Today we can reveal a whole new host of talent joining the wizarding world family – from heroes to villains, from Hogwarts professors to Hogwarts portraits!
The new casting announcements from Pottermore and Audible include Iwan Rheon as Professor Lupin; Keira Knightley as Professor Umbridge; Kit Harington as Professor Lockhart; Leo Woodall as Bill Weasley; Ruth Wilson as Bellatrix Lestrange; Ambika Mod as Nymphadora Tonks; Simon Pegg (fresh from his work on Hogwarts Legacy) as Arthur Weasley; James McAvoy as Mad-Eye Moody; Gemma Whelan as Professor Sprout; and Matt Berry as Sir Cadogan.
On his casting as Mad-Eye Moody, James McAvoy described the “incredibly fun” experience he had creating his character for the series.
“I am absolutely thrilled to bring the fiercely determined Mad-Eye Moody to life in these dynamic audio editions from Pottermore and Audible. He's a layered character, constantly shifting between battle-hardened intensity and unexpected moments of wisdom. Capturing his commanding presence was incredibly fun.”
The White Lotus star Leo Woodall discussed his appointment as the oldest Weasley brother, Bill.
“In creating Bill Weasley's adventures through voice, it is genuinely special to be part of bringing this world to life in a new way for listeners,” he said. “From the stellar cast to the immersive sound world that Pottermore and Audible have put together, listeners everywhere will be given a new way to be transported directly into these celebrated stories.”
These casting additions are certainly in good company, joining the likes of already-announced stars Hugh Laurie as Albus Dumbledore, Matthew Macfadyen as Lord Voldemort, Riz Ahmed as Professor Snape, Michelle Gomez as Professor McGonagall, Mark Addy as Hagrid, Alex Hassell as Lucius Malfoy, Daniel Mays as Dobby, and Sara and Avni Deshmukh as The Patil Twins.
Frankie Treadaway, Max Lester, and Arabella Stanton will portray Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger respectively in audiobooks one, two and three. Jaxon Knopf, Rhys Mulligan, and Nina Barker-Francis will assume the roles of the beloved trio (Harry, Ron, and Hermione respectively) beginning in audiobook four and carrying through to the epic conclusion. Cush Jumbo serves as narrator for the whole series.
The first audiobook in the series, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s/Sorcerer’s Stone, will debut on Audible on 4th November. Fans can expect monthly drops of future instalments thereafter. Read more details right this way.
You can pre-order on Audible right here!
Watch this space for more news on this exciting project in the coming months.
