Summary
From the Wizarding Archiveis an audiobook collection ofHarry Potterside stories, andScreen Ranthas a first listen to the project. The collection contains 80 articles written by J.K. Rowling for the Pottermore website (now wizardingworld.com), each of which expands the world ofHarry Potterwith deeper dives into specific characters, spells, and more. The articles themselves have never been published in audio format, makingFrom the Wizarding Archivesomething of a franchise first.
Screen Rantis happy to offer an early listen to theFrom the Wizarding Archiveforeword, written and narrated byLuna Lovegood actor Evanna Lynch, as well as an interview with Lynch about the project. Lynch is just one of the collection’s narrators, and will be joined by Hugh Quarshie (Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace), Finlay Robertson (Unforgotten), and Lara Sawalha (Doctors, Cyberpunk 2077). Take a listen to the foreword, check out the interview, and be ready forFrom the Wizarding Archivewhen it hits Audible on August 29.
How From The Wizarding Archive’s Stories Could Factor Into The Harry Potter Series Reboot
Fans can check for themselves when the audiobook becomes available on August 29.
From the Wizarding Archivecomes as HBO develops aHarry Potterreboot series. Since the moment the show was announced, the question has lingered of what the show may be able to offer that the generally beloved film series did not. The series is expected to run for seven seasons (presumably one perHarry Potterbook), and will at least have more time available to bring more details, characters, and events from the books to life. Still,From the Wizarding Archivecontains side stories and additional character backgrounds that could easilyfind their way into the reboot series.
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From the Wizarding Archivedives deep into a number of the books’ most interesting characters and concepts. The collection explores Professor Umbridge’s past, touches on why wizards don’t use phones, why Squibs aren’t offered a place at Hogwarts, and more. Even if theHarry Potterremakeis able to faithfully cover more of the books, expanding on what general audiences may expect could be the key to cementing its legacy as a worthy reboot.
The upcoming collection even expands on character relationships not present in theHarry Potterbooks. It will show the beginnings of the friendship between Dumbledore and Professor McGonagall as well as the first meeting between James Potter and Vernon Dursley. Those alone sound like exciting flashbacks to see realized in live-action. Celebrating the world ofHarry Potterhas been difficult for many fans in recent years due toJ.K. Rowling’s comments, but for those willing to mentally separate an artist from their work,From the Wizarding Archiveis a unique and family-friendly way to learn more about an iconic universe.
From the Wizarding Archivewill be released August 29 on Audible and can bepre-ordered here.
