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Gary Oldman returns for 'OotP', Sirius-ly Popular (18955)

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.infoopens in new window 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 Anitzaopens in new window for the tip.)

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Miss Baltimore Crabs
Grillows Girl
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Miss Baltimore Crabs says:

HE'S COMING BACK! HE'S COMING BACK! HE'S COMING BACK! HE'S COMING BACK! HE'S COMING BACK! HE'S COMING BACK!
Yay! If Gary hadn't have been playing Sirius I would have been sooooo disappointed! What took them so long?!

Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 12:03 PM EST



katieboo
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katieboo says:

Exellent!!!!!!!!! HE IS COMING BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i'm sooooooooooooooo excited.i jupmed around it circles screaming it to my mom.haha.she likes harry potter too and she too was upset at the thought of a recast.i don't know what i would have done if there had been a recast.because, i mean, i my mind Gary IS sirus,he is so good at playing him he makes its really really believeable.i'm so glad he's coming back.i CAN NOT WAIT to see this movie now!! its gonna be awesome!

Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 12:19 PM EST



~*WitherWings*~
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~*WitherWings*~ says:

YAY! Im soo gald Gary is back! He's great as sirius, only he can play sirius's role. he would have let alot of fans down if he didn't come but he is! :D YAY...its gonna be great :D

~*-oOoOoGaRy Is BaCk! oOoO-*~

Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 12:27 PM EST



ILuvHarryDiggoryKrum
Professor
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ILuvHarryDiggoryKrum says:

AT LAST.............I AM SO RELEIVED AND HAPPY,
NO ONE CAN DO THE ROLE EXCEPT FOR GARY, he really pulls it off...this is exiting stuff....
HAPPY BIRTHDAYGARY ...xx

Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 12:31 PM EST



Lunas_Lonely_Lair
Squib
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Points: 195

Lunas_Lonely_Lair says:

I feel so relieved! I was very anxious that they would have to get someone else to play the role. I was worried that if that happened I would be comparing the two actors and not really be feeling the effect of Sirius' death; and besides, who could possibly compare to Gary? No one!

Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 12:38 PM EST



AvalonKarma
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AvalonKarma says:

SUH-WEEEEEEEEEEEET!!!! I was getting kind of worried there for a little bit. I just could NOT picture anyone else being Siriius! So glad he's back!

Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 12:54 PM EST



Dobby's_Cute
Student
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Dobby's_Cute says:

excellent it wouldn't be the same without him since he plays such a huge part in this book! Happy Birthday Gary!

Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 12:55 PM EST



Dementor Hugger
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Dementor Hugger says:

OOh yay!! I have heard that he wasnt going to come back and act. But I'm soooo happy that he is. No one else could do a better job than him.

Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 1:10 PM EST



jurassicfatt
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jurassicfatt says:

I like that they said it's a terrific script. I'm hoping so. There's so much potential for brilliance. I really think OOTP will be a phenom movie.

Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 1:11 PM EST



Shanthis
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Shanthis says:

Yeessss! I cant see anyone else playing Sirius Black but Gary Oldman. Im glad he is back. I cant wait to see more of sirius in this next film.

Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 1:15 PM EST



-Rebellion-
Head Girl
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-Rebellion- says:

YEES! i cant think that somebody else could play sirius!!
It would be weird! Sirius i think is a very very big role, very important role to! He is one of my favourit roles, im cried so much when he.....yeah you know........:(

///julia

Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 1:17 PM EST



twilightlove
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twilightlove says:

Yay! He is coming back. It is just too bad that he gets killed in the next movie. I hope that he is going to come back in book 7 even though he won't.

Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 1:25 PM EST



MWeasley09
Muggle
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MWeasley09 says:

Well to me he wasnt that good of a Sirius. Hes okay i guess. But he looks a little too old to be Sirius. Thats just my opinion though so yeah.

Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 1:27 PM EST



Phoebe Gilmore
Auror
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Phoebe Gilmore says:

Yes, yes, yes, yes!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm so happy, finally!!!!!!! Gary is the best!!!!

-xXx- Phoebe

Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 1:33 PM EST



Silhouette
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House: Ravenclaw
Points: 1600

Silhouette says:

Yes Yes Yes! This is great news. I was so disapointed when I read that he was not going to be in the Order of the Phoenix, but it seems that I don't have to be disapointed. How marvellous! Marvellous indeed!

Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 1:37 PM EST



SlytherinsPerfectPrefect
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SlytherinsPerfectPrefect says:

*dances around the room* YES!!!!!! This has totally just made my day! I'm so happy, I could kiss the lot of you! *kiss* *shriek*

Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 1:40 PM EST



Hermison
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Hermison says:

It is so great. Finally the whole cast is complete and we can get a perspective of the movie

Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 1:43 PM EST



Nataly
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Nataly says:

He was great in the movie...I am sure that he will make a brilliant work thanksss!

Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 2:09 PM EST



Thestral Eyes
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Thestral Eyes says:

jsalcedo hey erm...its me at christmas in my Avvie *laughs* just thought id clear that up.

back on topic, yippe for Garry! tehe

Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 2:19 PM EST



Fangs Up
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Fangs Up says:

Yes!!! Yes!!! He is the only sirius in the world!Yay!

Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 3:00 PM EST



Ginnyw
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Ginnyw says:

*happy dancing*! Finally, about time they got Gary Oldman signed to reprise *his* role :) Im so happy about this! I was honestly preparing myself for a change of actors, so Im definatly relieved that he is back! :)

Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 3:00 PM EST



mrsharrypotter4500
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mrsharrypotter4500 says:

Yes!! Thank god he is comming back. I was starting to get worried that they had to replace him and you cant fully fill Gary's shoes at this point.
Happy Birthday Gary!!!!

Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 3:25 PM EST



sis <3
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sis <3 says:

How could they NOT think Sirius is an important role! HE DIES! Com'on they're srupid...
I'll behave, but honestly!

Christina

Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 3:37 PM EST



Cherrybabi56
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Cherrybabi56 says:

I'm so glad that Gary is giong to be Sirius in OotP. I couldn't imagine anyone else as Sirius. He fit almost perfectly into the character I imagined. He is a terrific Sirius, and I never really believed that he wouldn't be back for OotP. I would be completely shocked if he wasn't the first choice for Sirius in the fifth movie. Happy birthday Gary (even if it's one day late)!!! I can't wait to see the movie!

Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 3:51 PM EST



Dracos_Gurl13
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Dracos_Gurl13 says:

YES!!! I can't wait! I was wondering what the heck was going on with that aand I'm so glad! I would have been so mad if he wasn't in the movie! YES!!!

Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 3:51 PM EST



Laura_Malfoy
Professor
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Laura_Malfoy says:

Good! I'm glad he is coming back!!
I love Sirius don't you?

Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 4:00 PM EST



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