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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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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
Witch
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
Witch
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
Professor
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
Yoda's love child
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
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1547
alastor_moody says:
That is great because he is sirrius as far as im concerned!
every time i hear the name i see his face!
Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 6:02 PM EST
Squib
Points: 186
FobeeOne says:
From what I've read, it seems like all of you are just as thrilled as I am! Oldman is the perfect Sirius Black, and the film would not be right without him. His story in this book and movie is central and has such important remifications for the future story line! This is awesome news!
Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 6:12 PM EST
Guardian of the Realms
Points: 5601
A&Agang says:
I also don't get why they took all this time to sign him up. Do they think that he doesn't have any other offers or something? Anyway, at least he'll be there and that's all that I care about.
Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 6:32 PM EST
Witch
Points: 739
The 4th Champion says:
Yes!!! I was worried he wouldn't.
Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 6:41 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1005
HP_obsessor says:
Sirius HAS to be there! HE HAS TO! Because if he's not, they would be leaving out a very important element in the book...which I cannot tell because it would give the very important element away...that's good that he is in the movie! WOOOHOOO!
Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 6:56 PM EST
Auror
Points: 3651
Saint Hedwig says:
I'm glad he's back in the franchise. He's a great actor, and he's got a pretty large role this time around. But, if they decide to do the Snape's Worst Memory bit, who will play young Sirius??
~
Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 6:58 PM EST
Witch
Points: 840
contagiousbeauty says:
I was getting upset because I wasn't sure if he was coming back! He is definately the best man for the part, and I am so happy he is coming back!!!
Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 7:11 PM EST
Witch
Points: 582
Mrs.Finnigan-Murray says:
Yeah. Gary Oldman is back. I can't believe it.
Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 7:19 PM EST
Problem Giant
Points: 3329
Big John says:
What a releif I thought that they where going too screw us again. I mean it is understandable slightly with the DD situation. But not too have Serius stay as Serius. oh my gosh, I was tempted to boycot the absolute first showing and just go too the second showing of the movie.
Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 7:23 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1578
*sweet_angel_baby* says:
Yea!!! oh my...ive been waiting for so0o0o loonngg for an answer of confirmation from Gary...good to know he'll be back as Sirius...and it might be the last time that he will ever reprised his role as Sirius soo its good to see him one more time in the HP series :D
Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 7:36 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1204
sapphire260 says:
I love Gary Oldman as Sirius! He's such a great actor for the role!!
Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 7:39 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1541
BB_Sectumsempra says:
Finally, I am so relieved that Gary is back, I liked him as Sirius Black.
Happy Birthday
Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 7:46 PM EST
Silly Squib
Points: 3703
Mat Madcat says:
Thats quite reassuring to hear! Although, if they pull another 5 minutes of screen time for him in OOTP. I'm going to seriously -wink wink- consider passing on the last two movies.
Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 7:57 PM EST
Witch
Points: 971
IceQueen. says:
Yay!I've said YAY! too much today... glad he's back though, couldn't imagine anyone else playing the role.
Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 8:15 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 416
Draco+Shanua says:
That's awesome- I loved him as Sirius! His part in GoF was so small... oh well, it has to be big for this movie.
Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 8:15 PM EST
Witch
Points: 919
girlinterrupted says:
Yay! i'm so glad he's back! i hate when they change characters in the middle of the series....they'd have to suck really badly for me to favor a change in casting.
Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 8:28 PM EST
Student
Points: 266
Ishvote4pedro says:
Oh that's so cool!!!! i'm really glad that he is back. Without him the movie would probaly be a really big mess. Becuase he has some exprience and will know how to act really good for the character of Sirus!!
Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 8:58 PM EST
Witch
Points: 877
Jaci Scully says:
Finally!!! Thank goodness we got that settled! We can all sigh in relief! I can't believe he's 48. Technically, a bit old for the character, but who cares? Rupert is too, so oh well. I can't wait!
Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 9:09 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 54
Snape's Vindicator says:
Well, it's about time they made a decision! I agree with everyone else that it's good they kept him on!
Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 9:18 PM EST
Witch
Points: 627
~DetailedDragon~ says:
Good! Gary Oldman plays a triffic Black!
Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 9:23 PM EST
Witch
Points: 534
mrs radcliffe/potter says:
Great!! I mean who else could portray good old Sirius Black?? NO ONE!!! Im glad he'll be coming back!
Posted Mar 22, 2006 at 10:05 PM EST
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