Audible Launches Full-Cast Harry Potter Audiobooks Featuring Hugh Laurie, Matthew Macfadyen

Audible and Pottermore Publishing are releasing a new full-cast audio edition of J.K. Rowling's entire Harry Potter book series featuring over 200 actors, including prominent stars such as Hugh Laurie as Albus Dumbledore, Matthew Macfadyen as Lord Voldemort, Riz Ahmed as Professor Snape, and Michelle Gomez as Professor McGonagall. The audiobooks will be narrated by Cush Jumbo and include young actors Frankie Treadaway, Max Lester, and Arabella Stanton as the lead trio in the first three books, with different actors assuming these roles in later installments. The first audiobook, "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone," is set to premiere on November 4, 2025, with subsequent books releasing monthly through May 2026. This new production, which is separate from HBO's ongoing Harry Potter TV adaptation, promises an immersive experience with original music, extensive sound design, and real-world sound capture. Hugh Laurie expressed honor in voicing Dumbledore, acknowledging the legacy of previous actors and narrators involved in bringing the beloved series to life. Fans can look forward to a richly produced audio experience that brings fresh vitality to the iconic Harry Potter stories.