The Harry Potter audio book series adds 10 major voice actors to the star stacked cast, details explored

J.K. Rowling, a British author, created the Harry Potter fantasy book series. It follows a young wizard named Harry Potter and his pals Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley as they attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

Pottermore Publishing and Audible are launching brand new full-cast audio editions of all seven Harry Potter books. The series begins with Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone on November 4, 2025, then continues with monthly releases through May 12, 2026, complete with Dolby Atmos soundscapes and original music.

Headline casting includes award winners and familiar franchise faces. Below are ten of the biggest names already confirmed, along with a quick note on who they will voice and why their careers make them notable for this project.

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10 major voice actors in the Harry Potter audio series

1. Hugh Laurie as Albus Dumbledore

A multiple Golden Globe winner known for House and The Night Manager, Laurie brings veteran gravitas to Hogwarts’ headmaster.

2. Matthew Macfadyen as Lord Voldemort

An Emmy-winning standout from Succession and Pride and Prejudice, Macfadyen tackles the saga’s central villain.

3. Riz Ahmed as Professor Snape

An Academy Award and Emmy-winning actor recognized for Sound of Metal and The Night Of, Ahmed takes on one of the series’ most layered roles.

4. Michelle Gomez as Professor McGonagall

A BAFTA nominee with cult favorite turns in Doctor Who and Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, Gomez voices the formidable Transfiguration professor.

5. Cush Jumbo as the series narrator

Acclaimed for The Good Fight and Criminal Record, Jumbo serves as the through-line voice guiding listeners across all seven books.

6. Kit Harington as Professor Gilderoy Lockhart

The Game of Thrones star and accomplished stage actor brings comic vanity to the fame-obsessed Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher.

7. Keira Knightley as Professor Dolores Umbridge

An Oscar-nominated lead from Atonement and Pirates of the Caribbean, Knightley voices the deceptively sweet but tyrannical Ministry official.

8. James McAvoy as Alastor “Mad Eye” Moody

A versatile headliner from Atonement, Split, and the X Men films, McAvoy portrays the battle-scarred Auror.

9. Simon Pegg as Arthur Weasley

Beloved for Shaun of the Dead and the modern Star Trek films, Pegg’s warmth and wit fit the curious patriarch of the Weasley clan.

10. Ruth Wilson as Bellatrix Lestrange

A two-time Olivier winner and Golden Globe recipient known for The Affair and His Dark Materials, Wilson voices the fan favorite Death Eater.

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These ten names are only a sampling of a vast ensemble that also includes Gemma Whelan as Professor Sprout, Iwan Rheon as Professor Lupin, Ambika Mod as Nymphadora Tonks, Leo Woodall as Bill Weasley, and Matt Berry as Sir Cadogan, with more announcements expected.

For longtime fans, the full cast editions offer a cinematic alternative that preserves the spirit of Fry and Dale while using spatial audio, original scoring, and real-world sound capture to deepen the world. For newcomers, they provide an easy doorway into Hogwarts lore with a monthly schedule that is simple to follow for everyone.