Bill Nighy, David Holmes, Saoirse-Monica Jackson join Harry Potter audio cast
October 22, 2025
Pottermore Publishing, the global digital Harry Potter publisher, and Audible, a creator and provider of audio storytelling, has announced additional casting in the powerhouse ensemble of more than 200 actors in Harry Potter: The Full Cast Audio Editions. The newly announced casting includes:
- 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
- Mackenzie Crook as Kreacher
- Anna Maxwell Martin as Rita Skeeter
- 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.
Nighy commented: “I was pleased to be asked to play the Professor after having already played a Minister for Magic. Is it possible that I’m the only actor who can claim that achievement? It means that my career continues to have meaning for the next couple of generations. I’m always grateful when asked to play academics having not been further educated myself. I’m hoping to be a significant part of something that will keep children entertained in the car on those long journeys overseas or just on the way to school.”
Holmes added: “I’m beyond thrilled and honoured to be voicing Stan Shunpike in the forthcoming Pottermore and Audible Harry Potter full-cast audiobook. 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 on the Harry Potter Prisoner of Azkaban movie. I hope everybody enjoys my performance and both old or new audiences will 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 Philosopher’s Stone releasing on 4th November 2025, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets releases 16th December 2025; Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban releases 13th January 2026; Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire releases 10th February 2026; Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix releases 10th March 2026; Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince releases 14 April 2026; culminating with the release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows on 12th May 2026.
Harry Potter: The Full-Cast Audio Editions are available to pre-order now on Audible.
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