As we wait for HBO’s Harry Potter series, another star-studded adaptation of the beloved fantasy tale has been released. The first full-cast audio edition of J.K. Rowling’s books has been released on Audible, and between now and May 2026, all seven novels will get this treatment. I’m not kidding, the audiobook cast is stacked too, which is proven by the fact that Matthew Macfadyen is playing Voldemort. However, it turns out playing the villain is nowhere near glamorous, as he explained the wild way the director had him approach the role.
When Matthew Macfadyen dropped by to chat about his upcoming work on Late Night with Seth Meyers, he was asked about these new audiobooks and taking on the iconic villain role that Ralph Fiennes played in the movies. In response, the Pride and Prejudice actor explained how thrilled he was to do the part, saying:
