A British performing legend has been confirmed as a part of the forged of an upcoming Harry Potter adaptation – however shall be taking part in a brand new character this time round.
As followers await the upcoming HBO adaptation of the best-selling novels, Audible introduced in August that it was within the technique of engaged on the recording of the immersive audio collection, Harry Potter: The Full-Forged Audio Editions.
Set to be rolled out on Audible within the coming months – it would contain the discharge of the audiobooks with ‘unique music and real-world sound seize to create an immersive audio expertise’ and includes greater than 200 actors collaborating.
It’s already been revealed that Albus Dumbledore shall be voiced by Hugh Laurie, whereas Matthew Macfadyen will play Lord Voldemort.
In the meantime Riz Ahmed joined the forged as Professor Snape alongside Scottish actress Michelle Gomez, who will voice Professor McGonagall, whereas Keira Knightley will voice the sadistic Dolores Umbridge.
A couple of weeks on, the ultimate forged announcement has been made. Invoice Nighy – who performed Rufus Scrimgeour, a Minister for Magic, within the movies – will now be voicing Professor Slughorn, who was Hogwarts’ Potions Grasp throughout Tom Riddle’s years. The character was performed by Jim Broadbent within the movies.
In the meantime Derry Women star Saoirse-Monica Jackson will tackle Professor Trelawney; a job made well-known by Emma Thompson. Right here’s all the different actors who may even function within the upcoming adaptation too.
Invoice Nighy as Professor Slughorn
When it was introduced that Invoice Nighy would play Rufus Scrimgeour in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Half 1 in 2009, he joked that he was ‘not the one English actor to not be’ within the movie franchise.
After showing in that movie, he’s now taken on one other function within the audio collection – Professor Horace Slughorn, who was performed by Jim Broadbent within the movies Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Half 2.
Following the information he was concerned within the franchise once more, Nighy stated in a press release: ‘I used to be happy to be requested to play the Professor after having already performed a Minister for Magic. Is it doable that I’m the one actor who can declare that achievement? It signifies that my profession continues to have which means for the following couple of generations.
‘I’m all the time grateful when requested to play lecturers having not been additional educated myself. I’m hoping to be a big a part of one thing that may hold kids entertained within the automotive on these lengthy journeys abroad or simply on the way in which to high school.’
Saoirse-Monica Jackson as Professor Trelawney
Irish actress Saoirse-Monica Jackson is greatest recognized for starring within the sitcom Derry Women from 2018 to 2022.
She’s going to now step into the footwear of Divination instructor Sybill Patricia Trelawney, who was performed by Emma Thompson within the Prisoner of Azkaban, Order of the Phoenix, and Deathly Hallows Half 2.
Keira Knightley as Dolores Umbridge
Keira Knightley will voice the sadistic Dolores Umbridge, who was performed by Imelda Staunton within the movies.
The 40-year-old rose to fame in Bend It Like Beckham, occurring to star in Love Truly, the Pirates of the Caribbean movie collection, Pleasure & Prejudice, and Atonement.
Nevertheless, she confronted vital backlash after her casting was introduced because of JK Rowling’s involvement, given how the creator has been on the centre of transphobia controversy for a number of years.
The actress went on to confess she was ‘unaware’ that Potterheads had been boycotting the franchise in solidarity with the trans neighborhood.
‘I used to be not conscious of that, no,’ Knightley informed Decider.
‘I’m very sorry. I believe we’re all dwelling in a time period proper now the place we’re all going to have to determine find out how to stay collectively, aren’t we?
‘And we’ve all bought very totally different opinions. I hope that we are able to all discover respect.’
Equipment Harington as Professor Lockhart
Sport of Thrones star Equipment Harington is becoming a member of one other big franchise – this time taking over the function of Professor Gilderoy Lockhart.
Performed by Kenneth Branagh within the films, the character was the one that JK Rowling stated she ever based mostly on a real-life individual.
Within the tales, he is a well-liked creator and wizarding celeb who has written a number of books about his adventures encountering darkish creatures and serves because the Defence Towards the Darkish Arts teacher for Chamber of Secrets and techniques.
Nevertheless, he’s removed from a beloved determine, along with his shameless self-promotion and vanity rubbing many who encounter him the unsuitable method, with it will definitely being found he’s a fraud.
Iwan Rheon as Professor Lupin
Welsh actor Iwan Rheon – greatest recognized for starring in Misfits – will play Remus Lupin.
He first appeared in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban as the brand new Defence Towards the Darkish Arts professor, and was additionally a schoolfriend of Harry’s father James.
Performed by David Thewlis within the films, his character finally met a devastating dying.
Ruth Wilson as Bellatrix Lestrange
It’s exhausting to separate the crazed and terrifying Bellatrix Lestrange from Helena Bonham Carter, who introduced the character to life throughout the ultimate 4 Harry Potter movies.
However taking over the duty of voicing her within the guide recordings is Ruth Wilson – who has beforehand appeared in Jane Eyre, Luther, The Affair and His Darkish Supplies.
Ambika Mod as Nymphadora Tonks
Three years in the past, Ambika Mod burst onto our screens with an unforgettable efficiency within the medical comedy-drama That is Going to Harm.
Final 12 months she once more left audiences in tears when taking part in Emma Morley within the Netflix adaptation of David Nicholl’s novel One Day.
In Harry Potter, she is going to now voice Nymphadora Tonks – an Auror within the Ministry of Magic, who can also be a spy for the Order of the Phoenix. She was performed by Natalie Tena within the films.
Leo Woodall as Invoice Weasley
Additionally becoming a member of the forged is Ambika’s One Day co-star Leo Woodall, who has since appeared in Bridget Jones: Mad In regards to the Boy and the upcoming WWII drama Nuremberg.
He shall be taking part in the eldest Weasley little one – Invoice – a job that noticed Domhnall Gleeson rise to fame after taking part in him on the massive display.
After graduating from Hogwarts, Invoice went on to work as a curse-breaker at Gringotts Wizarding Financial institution, earlier than becoming a member of the precise towards Lord Voldemort in The Order of the Phoenix.
Simon Pegg as Arthur Weasley
One other member of the beloved Weasley household shall be performed by Shaun of the Useless and Sizzling Fuzz’s Simon Pegg.
After Arthur Williams performed the patriarch Arthur, Simon will now star because the character, additionally recognized for working for The Ministry of Magic.
James McAvoy as Mad-Eye Moody
Brendan Gleeson delighted audiences along with his portrayal of Mad-Eye Moody, with the function now being handed to James McAvoy.
In a press release, he shared: ‘I’m completely thrilled to carry the fiercely decided Mad-Eye Moody to life in these dynamic audio editions from Pottermore and Audible.
‘He’s a layered character, continuously shifting between battle-hardened depth and surprising moments of knowledge. Capturing his commanding presence was extremely enjoyable.’
The actor has beforehand appeared on display in The Chronicles of Narnia, X-Males and His Darkish Supplies.
Gemma Whelan as Professor Sprout
Miriam Margolyes might need beforehand informed folks they shouldn’t be Harry Potter followers if ‘their balls have dropped’, however many followers are nonetheless simply as obsessed together with her flip as Head of Herbology at Hogwarts, Professor Pomona Sprout.
This time round she’ll be performed by Sport of Thrones alum Gemma Whelan, additionally recognized for starring in Upstart Crow, The Finish of the F***ing World, Killing Eve (2020), and DI Ray.
Matt Berry as Sir Cadogan
The IT Crowd, The Mighty Boosh and What We Do within the Shadows star Matt Berry shall be taking part in a portrait hanging on a wall of Hogwarts within the collection.
He’s taking over the function of Sir Cadogan – greatest recognized for difficult college students and doing his greatest to show his bravery.
The primary of the seven audiobooks, Harry Potter and the Thinker’s Stone, shall be launched on November 4, adopted by Harry Potter and the Chamber Of Secrets and techniques on December 16.
The remaining books shall be launched month-to-month within the new 12 months beginning with Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban on January 13 2026, Harry Potter and the Goblet Of Hearth on February 10, and Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix on March 10.
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince shall be out on April 14 with the ultimate guide of the collection, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, scheduled to be launched on Might 12.
Newcomers Frankie Treadaway, Max Lester, and Arabella Stanton (who’s starring within the HBO adaptation) will play Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger respectively within the first three audiobooks, whereas Jaxon Knopf, Rhys Mulligan, and Nina Barker-Francis will voice the trio within the remaining 4.
Rounding out the forged within the newest announcement was additionally David Holmes, who was a stunt double within the movies, as Stan Shunpike, Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù as Sirius Black; Anna Maxwell Martin as Rita Skeeter, Mackenzie Criminal as Kreacher, Stephen Mangan as Almost Headless Nick, Tracy-Ann Oberman as Madam Hooch, and Millie Gubby as Luna Lovegood.
In the meantime Mark Addy will star as Hagrid, Alex Hassell as Lucius Malfoy, Daniel Mays as Dobby, and Sara and Avni Deshmukh because the Patil Twins.
A model of this text was initially revealed on September 10, 2025.
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