Summary:
- Audible and Pottermore Publishing are collaborating on full-cast audiobook versions of the original seven Harry Potter novels.
- Over 100 actors will bring the magic of Hogwarts to life with high-quality sound design and captivating music.
- The audiobooks will be released sequentially on Audible in late 2025, offering fans a new way to experience the beloved series.
J.K. Rowling’s beloved Harry Potter series is getting a spellbinding makeover for the audiobook format.
Audible, the world’s leading audiobook platform, is teaming up with Pottermore Publishing to create a brand new, full-cast audiobook experience for the original seven Harry Potter novels.
This ambitious project promises to bring the magic of Harry Potter to life like never before. Over 100 actors will lend their voices to create a truly immersive experience. High-quality sound design in Dolby Atmos, captivating music, and a rich tapestry of character portrayals will transport listeners right into the heart of Hogwarts and beyond.
The audiobooks are slated for a global release on Audible in late 2025. Each of the seven books will be released sequentially, allowing fans to relive the magic one chapter at a time.
Don’t worry, the original single-narrator audiobooks, narrated by Stephen Fry and Jim Dale, aren’t going anywhere! These classics, first published in 1999, will remain available for those who cherish their unique charm. In fact, since arriving on Audible in 2015, they’ve amassed a staggering 1.4 billion listening hours globally!
While details about the exact release dates, voice casting, and accessibility remain under wraps, Pottermore Publishing and Audible promise more information will be revealed soon. This exciting project is entirely separate from the popular Warner Bros. Harry Potter film series.
Both Audible and Pottermore Publishing are thrilled about this collaboration. Audible CEO Bob Carrigan sees it as an opportunity to introduce a whole new generation to the magic of Harry Potter through this innovative audiobook experience.
“With millions upon millions of Audible listeners devouring Harry Potter at an astonishing rate, we are thrilled about the opportunity to be part of this next chapter — delighting new and old fans alike with a reinvigorated listening experience that Audible is expertly positioned to create.”
Neil Blair, chairman of Pottermore Publishing, believes J.K. Rowling‘s stories are perfectly suited for this new format and that this production will add a whole new dimension for existing fans as well:
“We are delighted to be collaborating with Audible on what will be a groundbreaking audio edition of the beloved Harry Potter stories. J.K. Rowling’s storytelling lends itself perfectly to the application of new audiobook technologies, and we’re certain this sophisticated, immersive audio experience will not only add a new listening dimension for existing fans but will introduce a whole new generation of listeners to the wizarding world.”
This isn’t the only Harry Potter audiobook offering available on Audible. The platform also features “The Tales of Beedle the Bard” narrated by Jude Law, “Harry Potter: A History of Magic” narrated by Natalie Dormer, “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” narrated by Eddie Redmayne, and “Quidditch Through the Ages” narrated by Andrew Lincoln.
So, get ready to rediscover the magic of Harry Potter or embark on this enchanting journey for the first time with this groundbreaking new audiobook experience coming soon to Audible!
