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Daily Record
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
New favourite for huge Harry Potter role named after major cast update
They are currently the frontrunner after being cast for the same part in another series A new favourite has emerged to be cast in a pivotal role for the forthcoming HBO Harry Potter series following a major cast update. The majority of the main stars have already been unveiled for the new adaptation, including the rising young actors who will portray the eponymous character and his best mates Hermione Grainger and Ron Weasley. They are already accompanied by renowned comic actors John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore and Nick Frost as Hagrid. The studio has also announced its decision to cast Paapa Essiedu as Professor Severus Snape. However, it remains unconfirmed who will play the series' antagonist, Lord Voldemort. A star from Marvel and Succession is now tipped to take on the part. This follows casting news for a new audiobook series. Audible have disclosed that all the books will receive Full-Cast Audio Editions, reports the Mirror. While previous Harry Potter novels were narrated by Stephen Fry, these new versions will feature a full roster of stars portraying each character. This includes Matthew Macfadyen as Lord Voldemort, leading to speculation that he is the new favourite to also play the role for HBO. Other cast members include Hugh Laurie as Albus Dumbledore, Riz Ahmed as Professor Snape, Michelle Gomez as Professor McGonagall and Cush Jumbo as the narrator. The speculation surrounding Macfadyen's potential casting in the television series, which could span a decade, comes as Arabella Stanton, the young actress set to play Hermione Granger in the HBO series, is also slated to voice the character in the first three instalments of the Audible audio series. According to OBLG, the actor who portrayed Tom Wambsgans in HBO's hit drama series Succession is now even odds to also take on the role on screen, making him the current outright favourite. However, he's not the only high-profile star in contention. Other Marvel stars, a former Doctor Who and an Oscar winner are also reportedly under consideration. The current odds are: Cillian Murphy is currently considered a long shot, following the Irish actor's recent Academy Award win for his performance in Oppenheimer. He recently received endorsement from Ralph Fiennes, who played the part in the films. Speaking on a US chat show, Fiennes said: "Cillian is a fantastic actor. That's a wonderful suggestion. I would be all in favour of Cillian." Interestingly, Fiennes only debuted as Voldemort from the fourth film when he is first seen in his true form, with Richard Bremmer portraying the character who must not be named when he is hiding on Professor Quirrel's head. Meanwhile, Murphy is also being tipped to be cast as the next James Bond villain.
Daily Mirror
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Every actor tipped to play Voldemort in HBO's Harry Potter series
A new star has emerged as the frontrunner for the HBO series There is a new favourite star to be cast in a key role for the upcoming HBO Harry Potter series. Most of the main stars have already been announced, including the young upcoming actors who will take on the parts of the titular character alongside best friends Hermione Grainger and Ron Weasley. They are already joined by iconic comic actors John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore and Nick Frost as Hagrid. Announcements were already made by the studio in decisions to cast Paapa Essiedu as Professor Severus Snape. However, it is still not confirmed who will take on the villain of the series, Lord Voldemort. A Marvel and Succession star has now been installed as the favourite to take on the part. It comes after casting news for a new audiobook series. Audible have revealed that all the books will receive Full-Cast Audio Editions. Previous audiobooks for the Harry Potter novels were previously narrated by Stephen Fry but these new versions will have a full lineup of stars playing each character. This includes Matthew Macfadyen as Lord Voldemort and as a result, he is the new favourite to also play the role for HBO. There is also Hugh Laurie as Albus Dumbledore, Riz Ahmed as Professor Snape, Michelle Gomez as Professor McGonagall and Cush Jumbo as narrator. The theory behind Macfadyen eventually being cast for the television show, which could run for up to 10 years comes as Arabella Stanton, the young actress who will portray Hermione Granger in the HBO series, will also be voicing the character in the first three instalments of the Audible audio series. According to OBLG, the actor who played Tom Wambsgans in HBO's hit drama series Succession is now evens to also play the role on screen. This puts him as the current out and out favourite. He's not the only big name star in the running though. Fellow Marvel stars, a former Doctor Who and an Oscar winner are also reported to be in consideration. The current odds are: Matthew Macfadyen 1/1 Matt Smith 3/1 Paul Bettany 3/1 Cillian Murphy 4/1 Tom Hiddleston 5/1 Cillian Murphy is a rank outsider as it stands, after the Irish actor picked up an Academy Award for his turn in Oppenheimer. He was recently given the stamp of approval from, Ralph Fiennes who played the part in the films. Speaking on a US chat show he said: " Cillian is a fantastic actor. That's a wonderful suggestion. I would be all in favour of Cillian." Notably, Fiennes only debuted as Voldemort from the fourth film when he is first seen in his true form, with Richard Bremmer portraying he who must not be named when he is hiding on Professor Quirrel's head. Meanwhile, Murphy is also being tipped to be cast as the next James Bond villain.
The Herald Scotland
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Deadpool star confirmed as Lord Voldemort in Harry Potter
The stars are among 200 actors lending their voices to bring to life the characters from JK Rowling's wizarding world for an immersive audio series. Set to be rolled out on Audible in the coming months, it will involve the release of the audiobooks with 'original music and real-world sound capture to create an immersive audio experience'. Matthew Macfadyen is Lord Voldemort in HARRY POTTER: The Full-Cast Audio Editions — Wizarding World Direct (@WW_Direct) August 5, 2025 Laurie, best known for his roles in Blackadder and House, will portray Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore, while Macfadyen, who recently starred in the new Deadpool, takes on the antagonist Lord Voldemort. Macfadyen recently played Paradox in the new Deadpool film, attempting to recruit Deadpool to his subfaction of the Time Variance Authority. Laurie said: 'I'm honoured to have been trusted with the keys to Albus Dumbledore, and thrilled to be able to take him around the track of this beautiful incarnation by Pottermore and Audible. 'I'm also deeply conscious of previous drivers Richard Harris, Michael Gambon, Jude Law and the iconic narrations by Jim Dale and m'colleague Sir Stephen Fry. "Just below the horizon, but headed our way, is the rough beast John Lithgow, his hour come round at last. This is great company, and it's a privilege to be among their number.' Recommended reading: The novels have previously been produced into single-voice recordings by Jim Dale and Stephen Fry. Newcomers Frankie Treadaway, Max Lester, and Arabella Stanton will play Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger, respectively, in the first three audiobooks, while Jaxon Knopf, Rhys Mulligan, and Nina Barker-Francis will voice the trio in the final four. Soon after the news was announced, fans said online they were 'loving the sound of this'.
Telegraph
05-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
Hugh Laurie and Matthew Macfadyen star in new Harry Potter audiobooks
Hugh Laurie is to follow in the footsteps of his former comedy partner Sir Stephen Fry by appearing in a new Harry Potter audiobook series. Laurie, who collaborated with Sir Stephen on the long-running sketch show A Bit of Fry & Laurie, is part of a 200-person cast lending their voices to a new Audible series based on JK Rowling's novels. The actor and comedian said he was 'honoured' to be chosen to portray Albus Dumbledore, the headmaster of Hogwarts, in the series, Harry Potter: The Full-Cast Audio Editions. In June, Sir Stephen – who narrated all seven of the original Harry Potter audiobooks – publicly criticised JK Rowling for her gender critical views, claiming she has been 'radicalised' and is 'a lost cause'. Laurie, now best known for his role in the US medical drama House, said: 'I'm also deeply conscious of previous drivers Richard Harris, Michael Gambon, Jude Law, and the iconic narrations by Jim Dale [who voiced the US audiobooks of the Potter series] and m'colleague Sir Stephen Fry. 'Just below the horizon, but headed our way, is the rough beast John Lithgow [who will play Dumbledore in the new HBO TV series], his hour come round at last. This is great company, and it's a privilege to be among their number.' The new audio series will also star Matthew Macfadyen, who won Emmy awards in 2022 and 2023 for his role in the television series Succession, as Lord Voldemort. Riz Ahmed, the multiple award-winning actor and rapper, plays Prof Severus Snape, and Michelle Gomez, the Scottish actress who played Missy in Doctor Who, plays Prof Minerva McGonagall. Rachel Ghiazza, the chief content officer at Audible, said: 'Magic is coming alive as these brilliant actors lift iconic characters off the page and into our ears. 'Hearing these spellbinding performances in our state-of-the-art studios has been nothing short of extraordinary.' 'New series will reignite the magic' She added that the series would be released in the autumn and promised that it would 'reignite the magic for long-time fans and captivate a whole new generation of listeners'. Newcomers Frankie Treadaway, Max Lester, and Arabella Stanton will play Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger respectively in audiobooks one, two and three. Stanton, who previously played Matilda in the West End production of Matilda The Musical, will also play Hermione in HBO's new series. The three friends will be voiced by Jaxon Knopf, Rhys Mulligan, and Nina Barker-Francis from book four to the end. The first of the seven full-cast audiobooks, Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone, will be released by Audible on Nov 4 followed by Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets on Dec 16. The remaining books will be released in the new year. Additional cast members will be announced this autumn.
UPI
05-08-2025
- Entertainment
- UPI
Hugh Laurie, Cush Jumbo among new 'Harry Potter' audiobook cast
1 of 5 | Hugh Laurie will voice Albus Dumbledore in Audible's "Harry Potter: The Full-Cast Audio Editions." File Photo by Paul Treadway/UPI | License Photo Aug. 5 (UPI) -- House actor Hugh Laurie will voice Albus Dumbledore in Audible's upcoming Harry Potter audiobook series. Harry Potter: The Full-Cast Audio Editions will bring the J.K. Rowling books to life with a fully-voiced cast and The Good Fight actress Cush Jumbo to serve as narrator. The news arrived Tuesday, when Audible announced the books would be recreated as new listening experiences with "stunning scoring, captivating performances from A-list actors, original music and real-world sound capture," according to a press release. The first title in the series, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, arrives Nov. 4. "I'm honored to have been trusted with the keys to Albus Dumbledore, and thrilled to be able to take him around the track of this beautiful incarnation by Pottermore (Publishing) and Audible," Laurie said in a statement. " The voice cast will also include Matthew Macfadyen as Lord Voldermort, Riz Ahmed as Professor Snape, Michelle Gomez as Professor McGonagall, Frankie Treadaway as Harry Potter, Max Lester as Ron Weasley and Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger. Harry, Ron and Hermione will be voiced by Jaxon Knopf, Rhys Mulligan and Nina Barker-Francis in future books. The Chamber of Secrets will follow Dec. 16, with The Prisoner of Azkaban set for release Jan. 13, 2026, The Goblet of Fire on Feb. 10, The Order of the Phoenix on March 10, The Half-Blood Prince on April 14 and The Deathly Hallows on May 12. "Ready to hear the magic?" an Instagram post announcing the casting asks. Rowling's books were previously adapted as single-voice audiobooks read by Jim Dale and Stephen Fry. The books were also made into a series of films starring Daniel Radcliffe and will be adapted again as an HBO television series. Hugh Laurie honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame English actor Hugh Laurie hams it up during an unveiling ceremony honoring him with the 2,593rd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles on October 25, 2016. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo
