Andrew Lincoln explains why he finally joined the Harry Potter world
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY – The Walking Dead‘s Andrew Lincoln has traded in zombies for broomsticks in the anticipated audiobook version of Quidditch Through the Ages (published by Pottermore, and now available for purchase on Audible), which charts the magical game’s history, from its early origins in the medieval mists on Queerditch Marsh to the modern-day sport loved by so many wizard and Muggle families around the world.
Below, Lincoln tells EW about the new project, explains what finally drew him into the Harry Potter universe, and reveals his favorite character.
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: How did you get involved in this project, and what drew you to it?
ANDREW LINCOLN: Most of my actor friends at some point over the last decade have been wizards, Mudbloods, and house-elves of one sort or another, and frankly I was beginning to take it personally. So when this invitation came along, I jumped at the chance. I love the world that J.K. Rowling has created and I was especially excited about Quidditch Through the Ages because of its added association with the charities Comic Relief and Lumos (Rowling’s international charity, which provides relief and resources to vulnerable children and young people around the world.)
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Andrew Lincoln to narrate Quidditch Through the Ages audiobook
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY – Andrew Lincoln is joining the Harry Potter family.
The Walking Dead actor has been tapped by Audible and Pottermore to narrate the new Hogwarts Library audiobook Quidditch Through the Ages, EW has learned exclusively. Written by J.K. Rowling (as Kennilworthy Whisp) and featuring commentary from such characters as Ginny Potter and Rita Skeeter, it will be available for purchase March 15, and can be pre-ordered here.
First published in 2001 and available for the first time as a digital audiobook, Quidditch Through the Ages charts the magical game’s history, from its early origins in the medieval mists on Queerditch Marsh to the modern-day sport loved by so many wizard and Muggle families around the world. With comprehensive coverage of famous Quidditch teams, the most common fouls, the development of racing brooms, and much more, QTTA is a sporting bible for Harry Potter fans and lovers of the game.
“The Wizarding World is one that I always wanted to get the chance to step into,” Lincoln said in a statement. “What makes this project so special, is not only that it allowed me opportunities to create something my kids love and enjoy, but it also supports great causes, like Comic Relief and Lumos.”
“We are thrilled to offer Audible listeners a brilliant performance of yet another essential component of J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World and bring this richly imagined universe to life through Lincoln’s narration and the highly detailed sound design,” Audible EVP and publisher Beth Anderson added.
Pottermore will make a portion of the proceeds from the audiobook available to Comic Relief and J.K. Rowling’s own international charity Lumos, which focuses on the world’s most vulnerable children and young people.
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