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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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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
Student
Points: 286
Tiara says:
Thank god. OotP without him would be so disapointing.
Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 3:00 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 346
Dan_rox says:
YAY! cant tell you how happy I am because he plays that part so well. Happy Birthday Gary!
Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 3:02 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 480
sneha_luvs_ron says:
Thats a great news!!
LOVE U RON
Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 3:04 AM EST
Squib
Points: 106
PaSsIoN says:
AT LAST!! WOOHOO!!! Im so glad he is coming back..I'm so happy!
Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 3:19 AM EST
Azkaban's Most Wanted
Points: 9292
Lord Zimkel says:
About time! What a stupid move on behalf of WB if they had let him slip and cast somebody else. yes, of coursr I would still go see it, but I would not be pleased with any part of it with Sirius in it because I'd just be reminded how much better Gary Oldman was at it. It wouldn't matter if they found the best actor in the world for the part, when film companies do that sort of thing the new actor normally comes out of it as second best, at least I think so. But, if they don't bring Mad Eye back I'm going to be just as upset I would have been if they cast somebody else to play Sirius! But, I get the feeling that old Mad Eye won't be making an appearance in OoTP, but perhaps I'm wrong, I really don't know much about who's been cast to play in it.
MORSMORDRE!
Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 3:23 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 48
FelixFelicis2005 says:
Yes that is anwsome. He is the best Sirius don't know who they would of gotten if they didn't have him....
Oh yea Happy Brithday to Oldman...
Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 3:31 AM EST
Student
Points: 204
Paper Doll says:
I'm glad they've finally confirmed! I don't want to think about if they didn't have him.
I hate it when they change actors between movies and he just rocks anyway.
Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 3:40 AM EST
The Usual Suspect
Points: 3418
Orchid says:
Get in, YES!!!! *does a quick dance around the computer*
I'm so happy he is back in the film, he was great as Sirius and I think he will be even better in this film as he can do more with the role.
Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 4:02 AM EST
Punk Rock Princess
Points: 2798
XxX~Rachael~XxX says:
Oh thats WONDERFUL! Gary was amazing as Sirius, I'm so happy he's back!
XxX
Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 4:07 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1380
gandalfthegray says:
Yay! It's great to hear that he's going to be coming back.....it's been such a long time, and he had such a short appearance in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. I wish him all the best of luck in the production of the fifth installment of the Potter series.
Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 4:24 AM EST
Witch
Points: 972
animagus_1 says:
Well - isn't that a relief!! I couldn't imagine anyone else in the role now.
I am still slightly annoyed with Gary Oldman's manager, he seems to like to 'wash his dirty linen in public' as the saying goes - not terrifically professional is it?
Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 4:46 AM EST
Witch
Points: 807
Arfalaswen says:
YES!! This was what I was waiting for! I'm so happy right now and I bet Gary is too. :) How great!
Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 4:57 AM EST
Witch
Points: 780
Jess the potter fan says:
WICKED!!! yay im so glad hes comong back for order of the phoenix it woulnt have been the same without him!! now i really cant wait for the movie!!
Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 5:21 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 32
potterpuppetpal says:
It's wicked that he's coming back but you won't know what happens in book 7 untill you actually read it so who knows! and cheer up (stop *tearing* it's fogging my computer screen!)
Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 5:56 AM EST
Charms Mistress
(Moderator)
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Weesa says:
Sure am glad that's settled. Don't think they could have pulled it off without Snuffles. Hope he had a Happy Birthday.
Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 6:18 AM EST
Witch
Points: 870
caraMEL_penguin says:
Hooray for Gary!!! We love him as Sirius and I can't think that anyone else can play him like he does... go gary...!!!! *WE LOVE YOU* <3
Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 6:37 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1165
Tiame says:
Yeah!!!!!!!!!!! He was wonderful as Sirius even though it was a short role and it was great of him to take on OotP and not the other movie.
Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 6:40 AM EST
Auror
Points: 4233
gryfgirl says:
FINALLY!!! I was getting not a little anxious about this whole messy affair.. how frustrating, but at least now it seems they've got it all sorted out. IT'S ABOUT TIME! (sorry, really needed to let that out for a while now, hehe)
Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 7:02 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1353
SiriusFan says:
Finally! I've been waiting for this confirmation. As my favorite HP character I was hoping Oldman would reprise this role in OotP. Now at least I know Sirius will be played well in the fifth film.
Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 7:30 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 45
cheeseman630 says:
I can't beleive it was even a question he was coming back. Sirius is just such an important role and if Oldman wasn't in it, it would screw up everything. I don't know what heyman was thinking waiting 'til now, but this is such a relief.
Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 7:32 AM EST
Witch
Points: 587
Kathy Weezly says:
Thank God!
That man scared us a bit, didn´t he?
Poor my mother though, Since POA, Gary is the only reason she watch the HP movies, and she will cry as mad in OOTP! I try to make Dad not to spoil for her...
Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 7:46 AM EST
Queen of the Yarn Ball
Points: 3705
red&gold says:
Good!!! I really can't imagine another Sirius... And you all know what happens to Sirius in this movie... SO... He will always be our Sirius now... we don't have to worry about anyone else coming in and changing the character on us.
Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 7:58 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1326
mahfee says:
Haha- I'm glad that he's back!- I loved his acting in Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban!- It was fantastic!!
Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 8:01 AM EST
Student
Points: 203
Lynn15 says:
Finaly!! Oh I'm so happy right now!
Happy belated birthday Gary! You're great!
Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 8:08 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2502
School Governor says:
Good news, looking forward to the duel scene in the Ministry.
Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 8:09 AM EST
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