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MARCH 21, 2006 at 5:03 PM
Posted by CHEESER
Source: HPANA
After weeks of uncertainty and conflicting press reports, Gary Oldman is set to reprise his role as Sirius Black in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, his management company confirmed today.
Fan site GaryOldman.info
posted the news earlier, and in a short interview Oldman's long-time manager Doug Urbanski confirmed it to HPANA, and elaborated on the prolonged ordeal.
"I'm so relieved and happy," said Urbanski. "I can't put my mind in the place of the producers, but I would've thought that when they read the book, a call to us would've been very high on their list. Obviously, the character of Sirius Black is key."
Urbanski said he was baffled by the months-long silence from Warner Bros. There were other jobs on offer to Oldman, and he was very close to taking one.
"Since they had no option for Gary on this film, he was a free agent. Last week, we told them that Gary had another movie, and it was just a question of doing a deal," he said.
Of the negotiations this morning with producer David Heyman, Urbanski said: "It was the most mature, simple and friendly negotiation that I've ever done."
"It's a wonderful role. Gary read the script last night, and he read part of it to me on the phone this morning. The end of the story is: Gary's in it. It's a terrific script, and he's so happy to be back."
Oldman also turned 48 today.
(Thanks to Anitza for the tip.)
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Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
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RIP_Sirus_and_Dumbledore says:
Yes!!!!! I was hoping he would come back! I love Gary Oldman! He's awesome, and plays Sirius very very well! Go Gary!
Posted Mar 21, 2006 at 9:00 PM EST
Healer in Training
Points: 2661
nubian_weasley01 says:
YAY! In so excited! Im glad that I everything was cleared.
Posted Mar 21, 2006 at 9:14 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1270
hmrpotter says:
*dances a jig around the room* He's back! Sirius is really back!!
Posted Mar 21, 2006 at 9:15 PM EST
Witch
Points: 774
snickerdoodle_131515 says:
That is such a relief! I've been following this story, and I can't imagine anyone else as Sirius. Happy birthday, Gary!
Posted Mar 21, 2006 at 9:16 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1375
'Arry + Hermy says:
Wow, a great birthday present and he even gets to read the script! Happy Forty-Eighth also Gary OLDMAN! Wow that is kinda ironic!
Posted Mar 21, 2006 at 9:17 PM EST
Squib
Points: 169
HPADRATHGE says:
Yay, Sirius is going to be Gary Oldman!!! Yes he returns that is good!!!I hate it when they put in different people for the same charictor!!!
Posted Mar 21, 2006 at 9:17 PM EST
Magical Music Professor
Points: 4812
MagicalMusicDreamer says:
This is great news. I wonder why Warner Brothers waited so long? Sirius is important in Book 5! And I hope we see more of Gary than a face in a fire!
Posted Mar 21, 2006 at 9:22 PM EST
Witch
Points: 565
wood426 says:
Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyy!!! That made my night!! OotP will be great - I can't wait!!!
Posted Mar 21, 2006 at 9:22 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 462
DJan says:
I like it ,I love the character of serious black and he also played that really well , we will like to see him in next movie.
Posted Mar 21, 2006 at 9:24 PM EST
Witch
Points: 845
hermione624 says:
YAY!!! what an relief, i was so scared that he woulden't be in it! happy bday too! but i am so nervious that they do the serious dying part right, i sobbed every time i read that part!! i can't wait!
Posted Mar 21, 2006 at 9:25 PM EST
Witch
Points: 852
nejicanspin says:
Holy Cow!!! I thought he was out for good. Boy was I wrong! That's awesome that he's coming back! I can't wait to see him in the next movie!
Posted Mar 21, 2006 at 9:29 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1122
PhoenixPatronus2 says:
OOO, ooo! I'm so glad to hear that. OotP wouldn't have been the same without him. I can't believe WB took so long to get him a contract. Oh well, he's signed up now and I think OotP will be wonderful.
Posted Mar 21, 2006 at 9:33 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2495
Jbird says:
I think the caster like to play with the fans and the actors heads. You know that they are going to be called back for the next film-it would be all out war if they hired someone else-but they like to play the torture game and make you second guess yourself.
I'm so glad that he's back though.
Posted Mar 21, 2006 at 9:33 PM EST
Wino Forever
Points: 8174
true half-blood prince says:
Oh great, it's about time. I can't see why they took so long. Sirius is one of the biggest characters in OotP, and it would have sucked if the tried replacing him, being as he played Sirius so well in PoA.
Posted Mar 21, 2006 at 9:46 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 701
cmenges says:
With all Gary has done for film (Including 5th element) There was no way they could have chosen another for Sirius. Gary is SIRIUS BLACK. Heart, Mind, Soul, (And of course BODY as well)
Posted Mar 21, 2006 at 9:46 PM EST
Sirius's Veil Thrower
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SiriusBlacksGodDaughter says:
Oh my gosh! Oh my gosh! Oh my gosh! Oh my gosh! Oh my gosh! Oh my gosh! Oh my gosh! I can't believe it! I'm so happy! I'm screaming! Oh my gosh! Oh my gosh! Oh my gosh! Oh my gosh! Oh my gosh! Oh my gosh! Oh my gosh! Now I feel really bad......Gary was on TV last night and I didn't watch him because I was mad that he might not come back! I'm so happy! THANK YOU GARY! I KNEW YOU'D HAVE TO COME BACK! ALL YOUR FANS NEEDED YOU TO COME BACK FOR SIRIUS! Oh......HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR GARY..........*drumroll* HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
~Drish~
Posted Mar 21, 2006 at 9:49 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1426
~Hermione says:
That's awesome! I knew he was going to return, there was just no way, he plays an important role. And happy birthday to Gary Oldman!
Posted Mar 21, 2006 at 9:56 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 29
tommywubsme says:
YAY!!! but what really took you guys? Wow, i didnt know you had to be so patient to get teh deals done!! Dang! Well, cant wait for OoTP!
Posted Mar 21, 2006 at 9:56 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
(Moderator)
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lbaylor says:
All i can say is it's about time thet confirmed it, no one else could have played him. I'm glad they could get it all worked out.
Posted Mar 21, 2006 at 9:56 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1737
HermyG13 says:
That's a great birthday present for him! I mean, if he wasn't in it, the ending wouldn't be as emotional...
Posted Mar 21, 2006 at 9:58 PM EST
Student
Points: 243
Muggle81 says:
Yay!!! I'm so happy to hear that Gary Oldman is keeping the role of Sirus Black. It would have been really weird and sucky to see a new charecter as Sirius. Yay!! yay!!!
Posted Mar 21, 2006 at 9:59 PM EST
Half-Blooded Fooch
Points: 2447
fooch48 says:
YAY! I couldnt imagine anyone else as Sirius!
Posted Mar 21, 2006 at 10:12 PM EST
Student
Points: 251
MrsViktorKrum says:
Wow, that is a big relief. I was getting so nervous!!
Posted Mar 21, 2006 at 10:15 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1023
Magical Teapot says:
YES!! I was afraid he wasnt going to come back and someone else would have to do the role. I would have seriously cried if that had happened.
Posted Mar 21, 2006 at 10:15 PM EST
Witch
Points: 914
hp-luver says:
Oh my gosh! That's so totally awesome!! The movie wouldn't be the same without him.
Posted Mar 21, 2006 at 10:19 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 333
jsalcedo says:
YES!.. I was worried yesterday after reading news on how he might take up another role if WB didn't cast him soon. Wow this is such a relif, I'm sure he's going to do a great job on this film.
Btw Thestral Eyes, what's the name of the cutie in your avatar?
Posted Mar 21, 2006 at 10:21 PM EST
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