His Dark Materials’ Ruth Wilson narrates Philip Pullman’s iconic novel – listen now

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As a dedicated fan of Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials trilogy and Ruth Wilson‘s captivating portrayal of Mrs. Coulter, I am thrilled to announce that I have just completed listening to the Northern Lights audiobook narrated by Ruth Wilson. This audiobook provides a deeper exploration into Pullman’s intricate world beyond what was possible on screen alone. Having the opportunity to narrate this series of audiobooks and delve further into Philip’s profoundly complex themes, including narcissism, freedom, motherhood, and imagination, is an honor and a pleasure.

Almost two years have passed since His Dark Materials concluded on the BBC with a thrilling finale, yet enthusiasts of this popular fantasy series can once again explore Philip Pullman’s universe thanks to one of its esteemed actors

In a simple and engaging manner, we find that Ruth Wilson has revitalized the infamous Mrs. Coulter in her latest work, titled “Northern Lights.”

In this new audio book by Penguin, Wilson assumes multiple roles beyond Mrs. Coulter’s character. He portrays characters such as Lee Scoresby, played by Lin-Manuel Miranda, and John Parry, voiced by Andrew Scott

In early 2025, you’ll find the third installment among the series of audiobooks for Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials, narrated by Wilson, with The Subtle Knife and The Amber Spyglass preceding it

Wilson expressed his excitement about returning to the world of “His Dark Materials” after two years, saying upon the announcement of the project: “I fell in love with Philip Pullman’s world as I first read the books. They are intricate in their themes, and playing Mrs Coulter on screen allowed me to delve deeper into themes beyond just their villainy, such as narcissism, freedom, motherhood, and imagination.”

“It was an honor and a pleasure for me to have the chance to elaborate on this collection of audiobooks, diving deeper into Philip’s complex yet captivating universe.”

The audiobook you requested will be available tomorrow, specifically on the 5th of September, and it will come accessible on a variety of platforms such as Apple Books and Google Play

“Ruth Wilson’s ‘Northern Lights’ is now available as an audiobook from Thursday, 5th September. You can listen to it on Audible, Spotify and other audiobook retailers.”

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2024-09-04 15:04