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Gary Oldman returns for 'OotP', Sirius-ly Popular (20178)

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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smart hermione
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
House: Gryffindor
Points: 1453

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



x-Adorkable-x
Witch
House: Ravenclaw
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



Phoenixfeather3
Witch
House: Gryffindor
Points: 700
AIM: boricuaflute13 Yahoo: bgt_247

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



HeadmistressMcGonagall
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
House: Gryffindor
Points: 1237

HeadmistressMcGonagall says:

Took you long enough WB.

HeadmistressMcGonagall

Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 4:18 PM EST



AmericanHermione
Witch
House: Ravenclaw
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



Albus S. Potter
Son of Harry & Ginny
House: Gryffindor
Points: 8979

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



randomnessthoughts
Head Girl
House: Gryffindor
Points: 408

randomnessthoughts says:

Finally, they've signed him on!! Honestly, what was with the months of uncertainty??

Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 4:30 PM EST



dominor
Kathe Mera Kalimera
House: Gryffindor
Points: 7720

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



Dan's no.1 fan 4ever
Auror
House: Gryffindor
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



Ronian
Wizard
House: Gryffindor
Points: 628

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



ridiculouslyriddikulus
Student
House: Slytherin
Points: 218

ridiculouslyriddikulus says:

YAY!!! Finally!!!!
Can't wait for the movie!!

Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 4:55 PM EST



GinnyPotter6
Head Girl
House: Gryffindor
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



Draco Malfoy_Lover
Head Girl
House: Slytherin
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



felixfelicis14
Prefect
House: Gryffindor
Points: 337

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



voldys_ex
Squib
House: Gryffindor
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



Angelina blu Johnson
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
House: Ravenclaw
Points: 1252

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



Fionnuala
Squib
House: Ravenclaw
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



simdave2000
Squib
House: Gryffindor
Points: 198
AIM: simdave2000 ICQ: 303866679 Yahoo: simdave2000@yahoo.com

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



I heart HP92
Head Girl
House: Gryffindor
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



~*Veela Grl *~
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
House: Gryffindor
Points: 1348
AIM: sqrlluver666

~*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



Padfootgirlforever
Witch
House: Ravenclaw
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



harry_rox11
Head Girl
House: Gryffindor
Points: 418
AIM: Hogwarts student

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



Sirius_Is_My_Man
Witch
House: Gryffindor
Points: 655

Sirius_Is_My_Man says:

woooohooooooooo YES! YES! YES! YES! YES!
This news has my year.....nobody else could play sirius and thankfully no-one else will.
cant wait to drool even more over gary/sirius
one of the best actors ever!!!
happy belated birthday gary hope you had a fantastic time :D

Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 5:35 PM EST



Sirius_Is_My_Man
Witch
House: Gryffindor
Points: 655

Sirius_Is_My_Man says:

just want to correct a mistake:
This news has MADE my year...
see so excited can't even spell properly hehe

Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 5:38 PM EST



Ariel Blackmuir
Professor
House: Gryffindor
Points: 1040

Ariel Blackmuir says:

Uffff, AT LAST!!!!!!! I can't believe the number of messages related to this issue that I've posted everywhere. I'm happy Gary Oldman has signed at last, he's one of my favourite actors.
I have to confess that he wasn't my first choce for the role (I had Christian Bale in mind), but now I cannot imagine another Sirius. Brilliant!!!

Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 5:39 PM EST



Dementywhatsit
Yoda's love child
House: Gryffindor
Points: 3562

Dementywhatsit says:

Gary's in it. It's a terrific script, and he's so happy to be back

And so are we !!! To think that we might have had to contend with somebody else playing Sirius; or having the part written out of the movie completely because someone at WB was dosing on the job...

Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 5:51 PM EST



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