Which Audiobooks Narrated By Armitage Are Most Acclaimed?

I think Iain Armitage is a pretty talented kid and he's got a super charming personality on ‘Young Sheldon’. As for his sexuality, that's really private. People often speculate, but honestly, it’s his life and he’ll share what he wants when he’s ready. I just enjoy seeing him shine on screen.

Watching Richard Armitage become Thorin Oakenshield felt like watching a sculptor at work — deliberate, layered, and quietly intense. He started with the text: not just 'The Hobbit' but everything around it, tracing the lineage of dwarven pride, grief and honor. He built a private history for Thorin that went beyond the pages, so every clipped line or silent glance had weight. On top of that textual work he trained his body — sword-fighting drills, strength work to handle heavy armor, and movement coaching so he didn't look like a man pretending to be a king but like someone born to command. The fight choreography was brutal and precise; you can tell the actor spent long hours repeating sequences until they felt inevitable. Then there were the practical transformations: tanning himself into the gait of a battle-hardened leader, learning to perform with prosthetic facial appliances and layered costume so that personality still came through. He also worked on a vocal register — deeper, more measured — to carry Thorin’s dignity even in rage or despair. Watching the final films, I felt that preparation paid off: the grief and stubborn nobility read as real, and I found myself believing Thorin’s claim to his heritage. It’s one of those performances where the actor’s offscreen craft becomes invisible — and that’s exactly the magic I love.

Whenever I dig through casting roundups and industry newsletters, I get excited thinking about where Richard Armitage might pop up in 2025. He’s been quietly prolific between screens and recording booths, and given his recent trajectory I’d put money on three categories: a limited-series role for a streaming service, a couple of high-profile audiobook narrations, and at least one stage or festival appearance. He has that gravitas that fits period dramas and dark thrillers alike—remember 'North & South'—so a BBC-style literary adaptation or a prestige streamer miniseries seems likely. Beyond screen roles, he’s been doing narration and voice work for years, so 2025 probably includes an audiobook tie-in or a voice role in a narrative-heavy game. I’m also not ruling out a return to theatre; he’s always felt at home on stage. I follow his interviews and fan channels, and while specifics can shift, those are the kinds of things I’d expect to see him attached to next year. I’m honestly looking forward to hearing his voice on something new—whatever it is, I’ll tune in.