#NEWMUSIC: ADDITIONAL CASTING ANNOUNCEMENTS IN “HARRY POTTER: THE FULL CAST AUDIO EDITIONS”

Pottermore Publishing, the global digital Harry PotterTM publisher, and Audible, Inc., a leading creator and provider of premium audio storytelling, today announced additional casting in the powerhouse ensemble of more than 200 actors in Harry Potter: The Full Cast Audio Editions.

The newly announced casting of iconic roles includes 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 as Arthur Weasley; James McAvoy as Mad-Eye Moody; Gemma Whelan as Professor Sprout; and Matt Berry as Sir Cadogan.

Leo Woodall said, “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.”

This news builds upon previous casting announcements for Harry Potter: The Full-Cast Audio Editions, which included Cush Jumbo OBE as the narrator, 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. Rising stars 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.

Additional cast members will be announced this fall. These brand-new productions of the original seven stories by J.K. Rowling will showcase the listening experiences as never heard before—offering immersive audio entertainment through high-quality sound design in Dolby Atmos, stunning scoring, captivating performances from A-list actors, original music, and real-world sound capture.

Following Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone releasing on November 4, 2025; Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets releases December 16, 2025; Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban releases January 13, 2026; Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire releases February 10, 2026; Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix releases March 10, 2026; Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince releases April 14, 2026; culminating with the release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows on May 12, 2026.

Harry Potter: The Full-Cast Audio Editions are available to pre-order now on Audible here.

ABOUT AUDIBLE, INC.
Audible, Inc., an Amazon.com, Inc. subsidiary (NASDAQ:AMZN), is the leading creator and provider of premium audio storytelling, offering global audiences a powerful way to enhance and enrich their lives through extraordinary content. Audible’s catalog includes more than 1,000,000 audio titles, including Audible Originals as well as audiobooks and podcasts from leading studios, print, audio and magazine publishers and world-renowned entertainers.

ABOUT POTTERMORE PUBLISHING
Pottermore Publishing is the global digital audiobook and eBook publisher of J.K. Rowling’s multi-million bestselling Harry Potter series and associated titles from the world of Harry Potter. Working with a global network of retail and library partners, Pottermore Publishing prioritises accessibility, creativity, and innovation as it brings these beloved stories to life for each generation of readers and listeners to discover.

#FIRSTLOOK: AUDIBLE “HARRY POTTER” AUDIO EDITIONS CAST ANNOUNCEMENT

Pottermore Publishing, the global digital Harry PotterTM publisher, and Audible, Inc., a leading creator and provider of premium audio storytelling, today revealed further casting of fan favourite roles in Harry Potter: The Full-Cast Audio Editions.

Today’s announcement includes:

-Mark Addy (Game of Thrones) as Rubeus Hagrid
-Daniel Mays (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Line of Duty) as Dobby
-Alex Hassell (The Boys, Rivals) as Lucius Malfoy
-Sara and Avni Deshmukh (Iconicakes) as The Patil Twins

The iconic roles of Hagrid, Dobby, Lucius Malfoy and The Patil Twins were initially announced during the Back to Hogwarts 2025 Showcase, viewable here. 1st September marks Harry Potter’s yearly return to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and has become a date uniting fans around the world in celebration of their shared love of these stories.

Mark Addy said, “Hagrid has a special place in the hearts of Harry Potter fans worldwide, and it’s an honour to bring this cherished character’s lines to life in these imaginative audio productions from Pottermore and Audible. The humanity and warmth that Hagrid displays is integral to the stories, and listeners will be captivated by how this amazing sonic world captures his larger-than-life presence and emotional depth.”

This news follows the first casting announcement for Harry Potter: The Full-Cast Audio Editions which included Golden Globe Award winner Hugh Laurie as Albus Dumbledore, Emmy, Golden Globe and BAFTA Award winner Matthew Macfadyen as Lord Voldemort, Academy Award winner and Emmy Award winner Riz Ahmed as Professor Snape, BAFTA Award nominee Michelle Gomez as Professor McGonagall, and Laurence Olivier Award and Critics Choice Award nominee Cush Jumbo OBE as the narrator. Frankie Treadaway, Max Lester, and Arabella Stanton will play 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, carrying through to the epic conclusion.

Additional cast members will be announced this fall. These brand-new productions of the original seven stories by J.K. Rowling will showcase the listening experiences as never heard before—offering immersive audio entertainment through high-quality sound design in Dolby Atmos, stunning scoring, captivating performances from A-list actors, original music, and real-world sound capture. Casting was completed in early 2025 and production is nearly wrapped with over 2,000 recording hours logged to date to create these complete, unabridged editions.

Following Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s [Philosopher’s] Stone releasing on November 4, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets releases December 16, 2025; Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban releases January 13, 2026; Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire releases February 10, 2026; Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix releases March 10, 2026; Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince releases April 14, 2026; culminating with the release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows on May 12, 2026.

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