Overview

• Knightley, cast as Professor Dolores Umbridge, said in a new interview that she did not know about calls to boycott the franchise and expressed hope for respect despite differing views.
• The seven-part project, titled Harry Potter: The Full Cast Audio Editions, adapts all the novels with more than 200 voice actors and begins releasing on November 4, 2025.
• Pottermore Publishing is partnering with Audible on the series, and Rowling is credited as a producer, a factor that has fueled debate over whether participation supports her platform.
• Rowling has drawn sustained criticism for anti-trans statements since 2019, with her comments repeatedly cited in coverage of new Potter-related projects.
• The ensemble includes Hugh Laurie, Matthew Macfadyen, Riz Ahmed, Michelle Gomez, Kit Harington, Simon Pegg, James McAvoy, and Matt Berry, with monthly releases planned through May 2026.