Leo Woodall, Kiera Knightley and more announced for Harry Potter audio series
Star-Studded Cast Announced for New Harry Potter Audiobooks
Fans of the Wizarding World have reason to celebrate: Audible and Pottermore have unveiled a star-studded lineup for Harry Potter: The Full-Cast Audio Editions. The series launches with Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone on November 4, featuring a mix of celebrated actors bringing beloved characters to life in a brand-new audio format.
Leading the pack are Keira Knightley (Pride and Prejudice), James McAvoy (The Chronicles of Narnia), and Ambika Mod (One Day), alongside a host of high-profile names including Kit Harington, Iwan Rheon, Simon Pegg, Matt Berry, Gemma Whelan, Leo Woodall, and Ruth Wilson.
Knightley takes on the controversial Professor Umbridge, while McAvoy embodies the grizzled, battle-hardened Mad-Eye Moody. Mod will play the vibrant Nymphadora Tonks. Arthur Weasley will be voiced by Simon Pegg, and Kit Harington brings his charm to Professor Lockhart. Matt Berry steps into the whimsical role of Sir Cadogan, Gemma Whelan portrays Professor Sprout, and Ruth Wilson takes on the sinister Bellatrix Lestrange.
McAvoy said: “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 ensemble extends to 200 actors, including Iwan Rheon as Professor Lupin and Leo Woodall as Bill Weasley.
Woodall added: “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.
“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.”
Earlier announcements revealed Frankie Treadaway, Max Lester, and Arabella Stanton will voice Harry, Ron, and Hermione in the first three audiobooks, while Stanton is also set to reprise Hermione in an upcoming HBO series alongside Dominic McLaughlin as Harry and Alastair Stout as Ron. Jaxon Knopf, Rhys Mulligan, and Nina Barker-Francis will continue the trio’s journey from audiobook four through the conclusion of the series.
The cast also features acclaimed actors in key roles: Hugh Laurie will voice Albus Dumbledore, Matthew Macfadyen is Lord Voldemort, and Riz Ahmed takes on Professor Snape.
With its all-star cast and immersive production, these full-cast editions promise to give listeners a fresh way to experience J.K. Rowling’s magical world.