New Stars Added to “Harry Potter: The Full-Cast Audio Editions”
Pottermore Publishing and Audible today announced additional casting for the powerhouse ensemble of more than 200 actors in Harry Potter: The Full Cast Audio Editions:
- 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
- Tracy-Ann Oberman as Madam Hooch
- Millie Gubby as 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
This news builds upon previous casting announcements for Harry Potter: The Full-Cast Audio Editions, which included: Hugh Laurie as Albus Dumbledore, Matthew Macfadyen as Lord Voldemort, Riz Ahmed as Professor Snape, Cush Jumbo OBE as the narrator, 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, Matt Berry as Sir Cadogan, 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 golden trio (Harry, Ron, and Hermione respectively) beginning in audiobook four and carrying through to the epic conclusion.
David Holmes said: "I’m beyond thrilled and honored to be voicing Stan Shunpike in the forthcoming Pottermore and Audible Harry Potter full-cast audiobook series. 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 in the Prisoner of Azkaban movie. I hope everybody enjoys my performance and audiences both old and new connect with these magical stories. Tickets please….”
These brand-new productions of the original seven stories by J.K. Rowling will showcase the series 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.
