A New Harry Potter Book Is Coming Out This Summer

(L-R) Rupert Grint, Emma Watson and Daniel Radcliffe attend the World Premiere of Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows - Part 2 at Trafalgar Square on July 7, 2011 in London, England. (Ian Gavan/Getty Images

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For the production, British veteran stage actors Jamie Parker, Noma Dumezweni, and Paul Thornley have been cast as Harry, Hermione, and Ron, respectively.

A range of new material is being prepared for publication in 2017 to coincide with the 20-year anniversary of the U.K. debut of “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone,” including brand new editions of books from the “Harry Potter” universe, such as “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,” “Quidditch Through the Ages,” and “The Tales of Beedle the Bard.”

A special illustrated edition of “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” will also be coming out in October.