Local star lands role as Luna Lovegood in Harry Potter Audible adaptation

Posted: 23rd October 2025

Millie Gubby joins all-star Harry Potter cast

Former Queenโ€™s College pupil, Millie Gubby, has been cast as Luna Lovegood in the upcoming full-cast audio adaptations of the Harry Potter series by Audible. She joins an exceptional line-up of well-known British actors, including Bill Nighy, Keira Knightley, Hugh Laurie, Ruth Wilson, Ambika Mod and Saoirse-Monica Jackson. The first instalment of the series is set to be released on 4 November.

A star of Queenโ€™s Performing Arts

While at Queen’s College, Taunton, Millie was a standout member of the Performing Arts Department, taking leading roles in a number of productions and inspiring younger pupils across the school. Her dedication to performance, both on stage and in rehearsals, made her a key figure in the schoolโ€™s creative community.

Her role in this new Harry Potter production is a major achievement so soon after leaving Queenโ€™s in 2024, and a reflection of the schoolโ€™s thriving Performing Arts culture.

Inspiring future performers

Ian Trafford, Head of Performing Arts at Queenโ€™s, said:

โ€œWe are absolutely thrilled by Millieโ€™s news. She made a bold choice to skip drama school and step straight into the entertainment industry from Queenโ€™s. She is ready to shine, and this Harry Potter role is only the beginning. We are sure even greater things will follow.

Millie is a fantastic ambassador for Performing Arts at Queenโ€™s. We support elite performers and also celebrate inclusive participation in music, dance and drama. Millie stood out as a role model to her peers. She starred in productions from Les Misรฉrables to Animal Farm. Today, she continues to inspire our community and show what is possible.โ€

About the Harry Potter audio adaptations

The new Harry Potter audio series is a groundbreaking project, bringing J.K. Rowlingโ€™s world to life through an ensemble cast of some of the UKโ€™s most respected actors. This modern retelling will allow listeners to experience Hogwarts and its characters in a fresh, dynamic way.

For more information, visit the official announcement.

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