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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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Professor
Points: 1037
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
Auror
Points: 2197
Pheonixflames says:
That's so great that Gary is back in the game...I think that anyone else playing Sirius Black just wouldnt be the same! Makes me wonder what they were thinking waiting all that time to give him a quick call! Just glad he's back...it wouldn't be HP without him...like Urbanski said, "the character of Sirius Black is Key"!
Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 4:01 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1778
DanFan723 says:
Oh man!! FINALLY!!!! No one else in the entire world could play the part of Sirius!!! No more anxiety!!
Yes!! Woot Woot Woot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ::jumps up and down::
Happy Birthday Mr. Oldman!!
Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 4:06 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1358
smart hermione says:
He's a great sirius black, and i'm glad he's returning! Happy b'day Gary!!!!!
Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 4:08 PM EST
Witch
Points: 722
x-Adorkable-x says:
CLAP CLAP CLAP. OH JOYY TO THE WORRLDDD.
Finally took them long enough to get him in the movie, I mean he's what it's all about in 5, and there's basically no one else that could play him. Today's a good day. I'm gald. YAYNESS.
Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 4:12 PM EST
Witch
Points: 700
Phoenixfeather3 says:
I love Gary Oldman. I wouldn't have given him a beard when playing Sirius Black, but he does an excellent job at being Sirius. He is such a great actor. I can't wait.
~L
Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 4:18 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1237
HeadmistressMcGonagall says:
Took you long enough WB.
HeadmistressMcGonagall
Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 4:18 PM EST
Witch
Points: 556
AmericanHermione says:
Thank goodness they signed him!!!!! I mean, could anyone picture the fifth movie without Sirius, or even worse, a different Sirius??? I sorry. it's Gary or no one!
Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 4:22 PM EST
Son of Harry & Ginny
Points: 8977
Albus S. Potter says:
It's great that Gary Oldman will be in the movie!! He does Sirius so well!!!
Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 4:25 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 408
superdelly says:
Finally, they've signed him on!! Honestly, what was with the months of uncertainty??
Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 4:30 PM EST
Kathe Mera Kalimera
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dominor says:
He is the best for Sirious..I can't think of anyone else who could play him better,and Gary Oldman is a well experienced actor,a great one..
Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 4:31 PM EST
Auror
Points: 4040
Dan's no.1 fan 4ever says:
Yey! O.M.G I'm really happy about that. It wouldn't have been the same with a different Sirius!
Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 4:46 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 627
Ronian says:
Well, another controversial topic now closed in the never ending world of Harry Potter! Yay! I wasn't too concerned about it, though, I was positive that he was going to return.
Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 4:50 PM EST
Student
Points: 218
ridiculouslyriddikulus says:
YAY!!! Finally!!!!
Can't wait for the movie!!
Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 4:55 PM EST
Witch
Points: 735
Zoe Hurley says:
OOOOOOoooo MY GOD! im so happy about that..... Gary is the best sirius black!!! congrats, buy the way XD
Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 4:55 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 406
GinnyPotter6 says:
That's awesome!!! I couldn't really imagine the movie without him!!!!
Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 4:57 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 427
Draco Malfoy_Lover says:
That is so awsome!!! i love him he is so good at playing sirius!!! that is like the best news that i have heard all day!!! ;)
Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 5:06 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 326
felixfelicis14 says:
Excellent...there's no way they could replace him! He's a perfect Sirius!
Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 5:08 PM EST
Squib
Points: 183
voldys_ex says:
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!I am SO happy THEY ARE NOT GETTING A NEW SIRIUS!!!
Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 5:14 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1237
Angelina blu Johnson says:
YAYYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
YESSSS for Gary Oldman! he is one of THE best actors in this film! I love him and his work! Big up Lil Mo's big Bro! (Lil Mo from Eastenders if you know it)
Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 5:15 PM EST
Squib
Points: 157
Fionnuala says:
He's Big Mo's little brother; not the other way round.
(Maybe he threatened to send her 'round)
Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 5:21 PM EST
Squib
Points: 198
simdave2000 says:
In the words of Fred and George - "Excellent!"
But what was up with Warner Bros.? Seriously (no pun intended), they were really toeing the line. Did they want to lose their actor for the plot's pivotal character?
(Congratulations to Gary Oldman, by the way.)
Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 5:23 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 452
I heart HP92 says:
Thank god he signed on I was getting worried that we wouldn't have a Sirius for Ootp.
Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 5:25 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1348
~*Veela Grl *~ says:
Yes! He signed on! I was meaning to check if he had or not becaus ethe episode of Friends with him in it was on and I was like, "Hmm... I wonder if he signed on?" And then I came on here and it said he did so yea! It wouldn't be Sirius Black without you!
Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 5:25 PM EST
Witch
Points: 748
Padfootgirlforever says:
YAY!!! I used to hate him, but he's really grown on me since all this started [hehe now all my energy can go towards hating Thewlis with a passion] I soooo glad he's back! No one else can be Sirius, welcome back Gary!!!xoxo
Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 5:33 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 418
harry_rox11 says:
YEAAAAAAAA! THATS SO WICKED!
it would NOT be the same without him!
:D
Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 5:34 PM EST
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