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Gary Oldman returns for 'OotP', Sirius-ly 
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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Student
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h.p. says:
He is a really great actor and I'm glad he got the part. I can't wait to see him again. And btw happy birthday Gary.
Posted Mar 21, 2006 at 11:58 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 323
~hp Roxx~ says:
That is really cool!I am glad he's coming back.
Posted Mar 21, 2006 at 11:59 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 313
Kritika_21 says:
FINALLY !! That's a very good news !!!
Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 12:02 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 323
~hp Roxx~ says:
Sorry for double post,but I forgot to wish Gary Oldman.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY GARY.
Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 12:02 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1360
prajakta d priceless says:
Thank God.
i wouldnt have liked it if someone else is shown as sirius black.
i hope they show him without the long hair which he had in POA...happy birthday Gary
Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 12:04 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2281
krisie says:
I'm so happy he's back! Sirius is one of the main character in ootp and there is no way he could be left out of the movie. I feel alot better that I know Gary is back.
Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 12:07 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2084
Happy Pancakes says:
Happy Birthday to him!
I am so glad he is in the fifth movie- Sirius is so so important in this one! I would also be really cut if they replaced him! I am so happy now!
Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 12:13 AM EST
Lupin's Eternal Love
Points: 3058
BlackKatL says:
Thank God!!!!! It will be great to see him back!!!
Why did it take soooo long?
Can´t wait to see OotP!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, GARY!!!
Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 12:18 AM EST
The Chosen Hobbit
Points: 2447
Enisnitch Baggins says:
Great! Great! Than he will fight in Ministry of Magic, and then we can see him lost forever... Sad moment bad I'm dying to see it! Oh, and not forgetting the moment he had with Snape...
Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 12:20 AM EST
Witch
Points: 658
harry's_girl_4ever says:
I am so glad that Gary Oldman will be for sure playing Sirius. It would be just wierd if they had two different Sirius's. Plus I think that Gary Oldman did a very good job playing Sirius. I am for sure gonna cry at the end of OOTP!!!
Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 12:21 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 486
thesuperHHRfan113 says:
Awesomeness... then again then can't have OotP without him now huh?
Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 12:46 AM EST
Friendly Deaf Angel
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Yolis says:
That great news, i was aready thinking that they were going to get someone else to play Black. but it good the Gary is back. i a already what to see the movie.
Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 12:49 AM EST
Padfoot’s Playmate
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Siriusbeau says:
I knew he would come back!! There's no way he would let me down!! I can't wait to see him again!!
Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 1:08 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 395
Padfoot. says:
OH MY GOD!!!!!! YES YES YES YES YES!!!!! I'VE JUST RUN AROUND THE HOUSE!!!! I'm so excited!!! OotP is going to be amazing!!!!
Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 1:14 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1248
Ivay says:
YAY!! IM so glad that gary is returning for this film..i mean we cant have anotehr person playing him can we!? I WON'T ALLOW IT
Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 1:20 AM EST
Head Boy
Points: 432
Squims says:
Finally it's settled. It would have just been madness if they didn't have him back.
But like someone else asked, what about the other adult actors? Gambon, Maggie Smith, Alan Rickman, Emma Thompson, Warwick Davies...what about them all?
Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 1:24 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
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phoenixfire_HG says:
Wow, I'm surprised that this isn't one of the most popular stories yet (at the bottom of HPANA's main page). I don't know if I said it in one of my last posts here but do you know what this means?! There is more of a chance that the young sirius and lupin will be in movie five. If it took them so long to get a contract with Oldman (a HP veteran and a very well-known actor) well maybe there were some complications with the young sirius and lupin thing as well.
Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 1:25 AM EST
Student
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half*blood*princess says:
Im glad they have finally cast his role... he is big in this movie its good to see him back!
Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 1:27 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 90
angelseyes816 says:
I agree with chinatown00x we will not have to worry about who plays my beloved Sirius in the other films.*also tear* If they had chosen to use another actor for the role in his last film it would have been a very poor move on thire part and crazy too boot. I don't think anyone else could play that role now.
Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 1:33 AM EST
Substitute Chosen One
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Mr Fishbein says:
Oh good good good. I didn't know what they were thinking when they said he hasn't been confirmed yet. The movie would have been really disapointing if the same actor hadn't played Sirius. Thank you, wanted to hear that news.
Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 1:55 AM EST
Professor
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Luna Lovegood* says:
O my gosh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yeah! About time too! I wanted him in this film. There isn't another man in this world who could play Sirius as good as Gary!
Luna Lovewgood*
Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 2:00 AM EST
Blink182's New Member
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Da_BombWiz says:
Well duh he has to return in the movie!!! He dies!!!
How will they show that without him. It sad though to see him go... It's gonna be the saddest part of the whole series os movies i think.
Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 2:02 AM EST
Squib
Points: 102
eesne says:
Awsome!! He's a great actor. Happy B-day and many more.
Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 2:11 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 19
Hermione & Ron,4ever&ever says:
Kool good to have you back Garry and Happy birthday to you!!!
Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 2:21 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2575
Miss Amortentia says:
Wow!They took a long time to confirm this!!!Sirius is one of the most important charcacters in OotP!!And Gary Oldman was perfect in PoA...I cant imagine anyone else doing it!!
Happy B'day Gary!!
Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 2:26 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2079
Lost-In-Wonderland says:
Yeah!!! Finally!!!!! I can't imagine anyone but Gary playing Sirius! He was amazing in PoA and I'm sure he's going to be even better in OotP!!!
Happy B'day Gary!!!!
Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 2:38 AM EST
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