Meet All the Iconic Characters of Hogwarts
Excitement is building as fans prepare for the return of the beloved wizarding world through two major projects: an upcoming HBO series and a new series of audiobooks from Audible. These adaptations will breathe new life into the legendary tales penned by J.K. Rowling.
Audible’s Harry Potter Audiobooks
The first book, “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone,” is set to debut on November 4, with subsequent volumes rolling out monthly. The series will conclude with “Deathly Hallows” on May 12.
Unique Casting Approach
Audible’s adaptation showcases a star-studded cast featuring over 200 actors, enabling them to focus on voice talent rather than physical resemblance to the characters. The casting changes for key characters reflect their age progression across the series.
- Harry Potter:
- Young (Books 1-3): Frankie Treadaway
- Older (Books 4-7): Jaxon Knopf
- Ron Weasley:
- Young (Books 1-3): Max Lester
- Older (Books 4-7): Rhys Mulligan
- Hermione Granger:
- Young (Books 1-3): Arabella Stanton
- Older (Books 4-7): Nina Barker-Francis
Iconic Characters from Hogwarts
The Hogwarts universe features numerous iconic characters, each with a unique voice in the Audible adaptation. The following sections highlight key characters and their respective voice actors.
Major Characters
- Albus Dumbledore: Hugh Laurie voices the wise headmaster.
- Lord Voldemort: Matthew Macfadyen brings the dark wizard to life.
- Severus Snape: Riz Ahmed takes on the complex character of Snape.
Supporting Characters
- Rubeus Hagrid: Voiced by Mark Addy, the Keeper of Keys at Hogwarts.
- Minerva McGonagall: Michelle Gomez lends her voice to the Transfiguration professor.
- Professor Lockhart: Kit Harington takes on the flamboyant Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher.
Newcomers and Rediscovered Voices
New voices will also emerge for other beloved characters, such as:
- Luna Lovegood: Millie Gubby makes her debut as the quirky Ravenclaw.
- Professor Trelawney: Saoirse-Monica Jackson will provide the voice for the Divination teacher.
As fans look forward to these two adaptations, the promise of reconnecting with the iconic characters of Hogwarts has never been more exciting. The combination of fresh voices and popular actors ensures a captivating return to the enchanting world of Harry Potter.
