Harry Potter | Brand-New Cast Members Revealed for Star-Studded Harry Potter: the Full-Cast Audio Editions

New Cast Members for Harry Potter Audiobooks Announced

The glittering array of talented actors joining the cast for the upcoming Harry Potter audiobook series keeps on growing. Hot on the heels of Pottermore and Audible’s previous casting announcements, the new thespians set to join the world of Harry Potter include Bill Nighy as Professor Slughorn (Nighy played Rufus Scrimgeour in the films); David Holmes as Stan Shunpike (Holmes was a lead stunt double in the films); Saoirse-Monica Jackson as Professor Trelawney, Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù as Sirius Black; Anna Maxwell Martin as Rita Skeeter; Mackenzie Crook as Kreacher; Stephen Mangan as Nearly Headless Nick and Tracy-Ann Oberman as Madam Hooch.

A few new Hogwarts students have been sent their Hogwarts letters too! Millie Gubby will play Luna Lovegood.

Jude Farrant will play Draco Malfoy in audiobooks one, two, and three, with Maximus Evans continuing the role in audiobooks four through seven. Jake Sigsworth will play Neville Longbottom in audiobooks one, two, and three, with Archie Mountain continuing the role in audiobooks four through seven.

Returning Stars Reflect on Their Roles

Bill Nighy, a veteran actor known for his roles in both film and television, expressed his gratitude at having the opportunity to return to the wizarding world. “I was pleased to be asked to play the professor after having already played a Minister for Magic,” he said. “Is it possible that I’m the only actor who can claim that achievement? It means that my career continues to have meaning for the next couple of generations.” Nighy also discussed his approach to playing academics, stating, “I’m always grateful when asked to play academics having not been further educated myself.”

David Holmes, another returning star from the films and a stunt double in the original movies, shared his excitement about voicing Stan Shunpike. “Being a part of this is very much full circle for me, considering I was the Harry stunt double inside the Knight Bus as it was whizzing through the streets of London on the Harry Potter Prisoner of Azkaban movie,” he said.

Established Cast Members and Narrators

The cast list is in good company, with already-announced stars including 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) beginning in audiobook four and carrying through to the epic conclusion.

Cush Jumbo serves as narrator for the whole series, bringing the words of J.K.

Rowling to life with her powerful voice. Other notable additions include Kit Harington as Professor Lockhart; Keira Knightley as Professor Umbridge; Iwan Rheon as Professor Lupin; Ruth Wilson as Bellatrix Lestrange; Ambika Mod as Nymphadora Tonks; Leo Woodall as Bill Weasley; 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.

First Audiobook Set for Release

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. The full cast list promises to deliver a star-studded experience, ensuring that fans old and new have an opportunity to enjoy the magic of Harry Potter in a new format.

You can pre-order on Audible right here! Watch this space for more news on this exciting project in the coming months.