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Audible's Potter Audio Soars Past 5 Million
1 Sep
Summary
- Full-cast Harry Potter audio editions surpassed 5 million sales.
- This achievement occurred in just nine months.
- A star-studded cast brought characters to life.
Audible's full-cast audio editions of the Harry Potter series have achieved a significant milestone, selling over 5 million copies. This impressive sales figure was reached within nine months of the series' release, far outpacing other bestsellers.
The release of all seven full-cast audiobooks concluded last November. The sales count encompasses individual purchases and credits used by Audible members. This success comes ahead of the upcoming HBO series, maintaining high interest in the wizarding world.
The star-studded cast includes numerous acclaimed actors. Cush Jumbo serves as the narrator, with Hugh Laurie as Albus Dumbledore and Matthew Macfadyen as Lord Voldemort. Riz Ahmed voices Professor Snape, Kit Harington plays Professor Lockhart, and Keira Knightley embodies Professor Umbridge.
Younger actors were introduced for the roles of Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger in the initial books. Different actors took over these roles for the later installments in the series. The complete seven-book series totals 130 hours of listening time and features over 200 actors.
