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MAY 11, 2004 at 2:18 PM
Posted by GRAE
Source: The Book LA via The Leaky Cauldron
Fifteen minutes may not seem very long for a title character to appear in a movie, but according to Sirius Black portrayer Gary Oldman
in an interview appearing in the latest issue of The Book LA, that's about how long he'll actually appear in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.
Q: Aren't you the title character?
A: Yes, I am the title character, but in the book, as in film, one awaits the arrival of Sirius Black... There's a big buildup. It was anywhere between 12 and 15 days of shooting, spread out. Harry Potter is a 4 to 6 hour shooting day, but that is spread out over 12, because the children have to be tutored and fed and rested, and the animals of course - Scabbers the rat gets a break every 15 minutes.
Q: Does that make it hard or easier to act?
A: It makes it a little harder to keep a focus, a continuity, or a level of emotion and energy. But when you take on a movie that involves children and animals and special effects, it's a process that you just have to surrender to. It's time consuming, and it 's slow, and it can be bone-crushingly boring, until those moments when you're actually in the moment doing it. But the three main kids, Rupert (Grint), Emma (Watson) and Daniel (Radcliffe), are focused and professional and unspoiled, not remotely precocious or pretentious. They are just down to earth, really nice kids. And I adore Dan, who plays Harry. He is the coolest coolest kid.
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Crookshanks Caretaker
Points: 3837
hermionefan1 says:
Gary is so sweet, i love his character. Too bad he's only in it for 15 minutes, but that makes since too. If you think about it, he's not in the book that much either. I'm glad he likes working with thw kids alot, especially Dan.
Posted May 11, 2004 at 2:21 PM EST
Student
Points: 278
aerogirl80 says:
It seems like the chemistry of the cast is excellent! Gary Oldman is the best!
Posted May 11, 2004 at 2:22 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1080
Petronilla says:
I always liked Gary Oldman, he is one of the best actors ever !!! It is interesting to know from him how the movie has been done...
Posted May 11, 2004 at 2:26 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 451
Pure-HP says:
It's nice to know that he also thinks the kids are down to earth and he thought Dan was kool! It's not fair, I really wanted to see Gary Oldman a lot more. I saw him in 'Friends' recently and he was hilarious. He is a great actor. I hope he's in GoF.
Posted May 11, 2004 at 2:32 PM EST
Keeper of Harry's Fate
Points: 9047
TheOneWhoMustBeNamed says:
Very nice. I am sorry that we won't see more air time in this movie. But it does make sense when one reads the books. The most time for Sirius is in OOTP.
Glad to hear he had a good experience with the trio.
Posted May 11, 2004 at 2:39 PM EST
Pixie Liaison
Points: 11797
carina says:
Aww that's so nice of him to say that about Dan, Emma, and Rupert!! I've never seen him act in any other movies so I'm really exited to see him as Sirius Black in POA!!
Posted May 11, 2004 at 2:39 PM EST
Gryffindor Chaser
Points: 3637
Angelina Johnson says:
Yep! Gary Oldman's the man. I always liked him as an actor, i'm sure his performance's just great!
Posted May 11, 2004 at 2:40 PM EST
Points: 2593
Stella_ says:
I'm extremely happy they're taking good care of the animals, and saying so. That's to me more important than, well, a lot.
I can imagine he thinks Dan is a very cool kid, because there's something about him.. he seems very intelligent and with a great sense of humour as well.
Imagine how cool it would be to read an interview with one of your idols saying he thinks you're the 'coolest, coolest kid'!
Dan must be beside himself, hehe.
Posted May 11, 2004 at 2:40 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2574
Master JarJarJedi says:
Too bad that he isn't in PoA longer. That must mean that the stuff in the Shrieking Shack isn't that long. The whole end doesn't sound like it will be that long!
Posted May 11, 2004 at 2:42 PM EST
Student
Points: 225
missdmalfoy says:
Are dan is the coolest coolest guy! awwwww dan adores him and he adores dan! Gary Oldman is the coolest coolest guy!
Posted May 11, 2004 at 2:53 PM EST
Seer
Points: 15207
Brittany Radcliffe says:
WHAT only 15 minutes of Gary!!
uh oh Katey dont die now hehe.
thats it!!?? yeah thats right that doesnt seem like a long time at all...hmmmm i wanted to see more of Sirius.
YES Dan is the "coolest coolest kid". hehe.
Posted May 11, 2004 at 2:58 PM EST
Witch
Points: 697
kaela987 says:
That makes sense that he only gets 15 minutes. Most of the book talks about what he's done or fear or him. But that was very nice, what he said about the 3 main kids... especially dan. That must be awesome for dan, who adores Gary, to know that the feeling is mutual
Posted May 11, 2004 at 2:59 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 373
NarfNa says:
I really hope that I like Gary Oldman as Sirius, I'm a little bit worried. Is it just me or did anyone picture Sirius as, well, *goodlooking*?
Posted May 11, 2004 at 3:00 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 311
nightgoddess says:
Isn't 15minutes enough? I mean, that's a huge part. Gary Oldman appeals to me as a sweet father figure...It's cool that he and dan gets along and actually adore each other...There must be more room for rocking for these two blokes!
Cheers to Gary Oldman! Haha
Posted May 11, 2004 at 3:01 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1158
Moonbake says:
What a nice guy. It never clicked that we won't see much of him in this film. He is only in it at the end. I am so excited!
Posted May 11, 2004 at 3:04 PM EST
Half-Blood Prince
(Moderator)
Points: 945
Professor Scoots says:
Wow, that is not very long for him to be on screen. But I guess it makes sense in that we don't actually find out much about Sirius Black until the last few chapters, so that makes sense that he wouldn't on that long...
Posted May 11, 2004 at 3:07 PM EST
Professor of Astronomy
Points: 3288
Prof Aurora Sinistra says:
Great article. Too bad for Gary... oh we'll he'll be around more in the next movies... I can't wait to see the film!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted May 11, 2004 at 3:30 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2133
orlandofan says:
O thats funny, that hes only in it for like 15 min. He'll be in it more in the next two though.
Posted May 11, 2004 at 3:41 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1059
DarkMagic13 says:
That was an interesting article. I love reading what the adult cast has to say about the children. Dan is certainly a teen but I consider him a child, haha.
Posted May 11, 2004 at 3:44 PM EST
Heir of Slytherin
Points: 5499
Spazzingduck says:
That's it???? Seeing that the entire book revolves around him, I thought he'd be in it a little more... then again, I guess the only place he's really in it is the Shrieking Shack, so I guess it makes sense.
Posted May 11, 2004 at 3:44 PM EST
Obliviator
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Points: 8471
Prof. Dish says:
Yeah, even though he is the main player in the movie, we don't ever meet him until the very end, his parts comes along more in OotP, and I hope he returns to do that movie as well!
Posted May 11, 2004 at 4:02 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1286
JessicaRadcliffeForever says:
That's so nice of him. I bet Dan is really pleased that Gary likes him. Dan's idol is Gary Oldman after all. I wish Gary was in more scenes, though, because from what I see, he makes a really good Sirius Black. I wonder if those tattoos on his chest are real or fake and just for the movie?
Posted May 11, 2004 at 4:37 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1987
tigerlili_08 says:
15 minutes of FAME, eh? That seems so short! He sounds really nice though and I cant wait to see G.O. play Sirius! He will certianly do the job with the time given to him... :) "He is the coolest coolest kid." Awww, that is so sweet.
Posted May 11, 2004 at 4:53 PM EST
Animagus
Points: 19544
Sirius-Ella says:
This is awesome! Gary even has a few new lines as Sirius..I can't wait
Posted May 11, 2004 at 4:56 PM EST
Curse Breaker
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Points: 3786
Galilea says:
I can't believe he'll only be on screen for 15 minutes total. Course when you think about it, it turns out to be about 1/9th of the movie. That still doesn't sound quite long enough of a time. Hmm....
Posted May 11, 2004 at 4:59 PM EST
High Inquisitor
Points: 23488
KT Lady says:
Thats a really great interview!! I love hearing the actors talk about their roles, especially the *title characters* hehe I CANT WAIT FOR THIS MOVIE!
Posted May 11, 2004 at 5:00 PM EST
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