All seven of JK Rowling’s bestselling Harry Potter books are to be recorded with a full cast of more than 100 actors for a “groundbreaking” new audiobook series.
The series will be available exclusively on Amazon Audible, which produces the audiobooks in collaboration with Rowling’s Pottermore Publishing.
Audible and Pottermore Publishing said in a statement that the new recordings, featuring the entire cast, “will bring these iconic stories to life in a way you’ve never heard them before.”
They said the series will create “immersive audio entertainment through high-quality sound design in Dolby Atmos, stunning scores, a full range of character voices, and realistic sound recording.”
The Harry Potter books will continue to be available as monophonic audiobooks read by Stephen Fry and Jim Dale. Since their launch on Audible in 2015, these audiobooks have amassed a total of over 1.4 billion hours of listening worldwide.
The new audio books are expected to be released at the end of 2025.
Neil Blair, chairman of Pottermore Publishing, said in a statement: “We are delighted to be working with Audible on a groundbreaking audio edition of the beloved Harry Potter stories.
“JK Rowling’s storytelling is perfectly suited to the application of new audiobook technologies and we are confident that this sophisticated, immersive audio experience will not only add a new listening dimension for existing fans, but will also bring the wizarding world closer to a whole new generation of listeners.”
Bob Carrigan, CEO of Audible, added: “The Harry Potter stories are loved around the world and have captivated and enchanted fans of all ages for nearly three decades.
“Millions upon millions of Audible listeners are devouring Harry Potter at a breathtaking pace, and we’re thrilled to have the opportunity to be part of this next chapter – delighting fans new and old alike with a reinvigorated listening experience that Audible is uniquely positioned to create.”
Earlier this month it was announced that Rowling’s children’s book The Christmas Pig is to be made into a film.
The project is currently in the early stages of development and has yet to be tied to a production company. diversity reported.
Published in 2011, The Christmas Pig follows a young boy named Jack who embarks on a magical journey to rescue his lost toy pig, Dur Pig. Along the way, he and Dur Pig’s replacement, Christmas Pig, meet a cast of characters, including Santa Claus.
Last year, it was announced that Warner Bros would move forward with a “ten-year” TV adaptation of the Harry Potter series. The show, which Rowling will executive produce, is reportedly set to premiere in 2026.
