The Harry Potter wizarding world has found a brand-new Dark Lord to fear. But the Voldermort announcement might not be the one fans were expecting.
Per Variety, Audible, in collaboration with Pottermore Publishing, is conjuring up Harry Potter: The Full-Cast Audio Editions, a bold, immersive retelling of J.K. Rowling’s seven-book fantasy phenomenon. Matthew Macfadyen, best known for his role as Tom Wambsgans in Succession, will lend his voice to Lord Voldemort in this reimagined audio production. The actor’s take on He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named will be one of more than 200 voices who will bring the magical world to life like never before.
Audible’s new venture joins an expanding Harry Potter universe, as HBO’s television adaptation has officially started filming in the U.K. Interestingly, there will be a slight crossover casting as Arabella Stanton, who will voice Hermione Granger in the first three audiobooks, is also playing the character in the HBO series. Joining the young actor in the trio’s early years are Frankie Treadaway as Harry Potter and Max Lester as Ron Weasley.
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From book four onward, the roles pass to Jaxon Knopf, Rhys Mulligan, and Nina Barker-Francis, each voicing the golden trio as the series matures. The adult cast is equally star-studded. Hugh Laurie will voice Albus Dumbledore, taking up the mantle from Richard Harris, Michael Gambon, Jude Law – and ahead of John Lithgow, who’s set to play the headmaster in the upcoming HBO adaptation. Laurie called the role “an honor,” acknowledging the legendary actors that came before him.
Hugh Laurie Is Honored To Voice The Legendary Hogwarts Professor
“I’m honored 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,” he said. “I’m also deeply conscious of previous drivers Richard Harris, Michael Gambon, Jude Law and the iconic narrations by Jim Dale and my colleague Sir Stephen Fry.”
“Just below the horizon, but headed our way, is the rough beast John Lithgow, his hour come round at last,” Laurie added, referring to Lithgow’s casting in the upcoming Harry Potter series. “This is great company, and it’s a privilege to be among their number.” Also joining the Hogwarts staff are Riz Ahmed as Professor Snape, Michelle Gomez as Professor McGonagall, and Cush Jumbo as the narrator guiding listeners through the entire saga.
The release schedule for the audio series is as follows:
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets – Dec. 16, 2025
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban – Jan. 13, 2026
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire – Feb. 10, 2026
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix – March 10, 2026
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince – April 14, 2026
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – May 12, 2026
While this new series represents a dramatic evolution in audio storytelling, Audible confirmed that the beloved single-narrator versions by Jim Dale and Stephen Fry will remain available. Since their debut on Audible in 2015, those versions have racked up a staggering 1.8 billion listening hours globally. With a cast that spans rising stars, award-winning performers, and familiar fan favorites, the latest iteration of the iconic series promises a new kind of magic.
The first installment, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, drops on Nov. 4, 2025, with subsequent titles following monthly.
Source: Variety
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