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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: 436
Mugglemagics says:
Happy Birthday Gary!! I'm soo glad he's back..he was an excellent Sirius in POA, he totally freaked me out when i first saw him emerging from the shadows, really unexpected..but i reckon that it's going to be great seeing him back...and i'm sure you guys will agree after seeing your posts in a previous article...
GO GARY!! I can't wait for the movie... and i hope they don't try to change character roles this late into the series...i've grown used to all the actors!
Posted Mar 24, 2006 at 12:58 AM EST
Delusional Army Soldier
Points: 4084
ILoveHP! says:
Wow.... Goof, brilliant, awesome news!!! I would hate it if he doesn't reprise his role for OotP...
Posted Mar 24, 2006 at 1:40 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 6
i love katie says:
The movie would be incomplete without sirius....
Posted Mar 24, 2006 at 2:37 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1329
MeLJeL says:
Awesome! I love all the actors as their characters. I still wish we had the old Dumbledore though. But they are all great actors.
Posted Mar 24, 2006 at 3:06 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2474
Leina D. says:
Wow! It is the news I have been waiting for-for so long!
That is a relief to all the Harry Potter fans I'm sure...A great big happy 48th birthday is also in place for Gary Oldman!
Posted Mar 24, 2006 at 3:27 AM EST
Student
Points: 219
-Francesca- says:
Yey! Gary's in it! I can't wait to see the movie... And yeah, it would be very weird to have another Sirius Black in the film.. haha
Posted Mar 24, 2006 at 3:37 AM EST
Student
Points: 219
-Francesca- says:
and I'm so glad he's finally back!
Posted Mar 24, 2006 at 6:08 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2260
ScintillatingStar says:
Im not a fan of oldman as sirius! I thought of him with a completely different appearance and manner and just plain different! But I'm used to him now i guess.. if he changed now it would be wierd!
Posted Mar 24, 2006 at 8:07 AM EST
Witch
Points: 966
Weasleyismyking!/R/Hrfrv says:
FINALLY!! I'm so happy he's back it VERY OBVIOUS that Sirius is key in OotP so ... Does someone know if Brendan Gleeson would be back as Moody???
Posted Mar 24, 2006 at 8:25 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1331
lorrin_angel says:
It's about time im so glad he signed. He is defently a great sirius black. Although im still not sure if i can go and watch this one.
Posted Mar 24, 2006 at 8:34 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 383
wilson84 says:
That is awesome news i can't wait for OOTP!
Posted Mar 24, 2006 at 9:36 AM EST
Squib
Points: 130
chaly768176 says:
[b]Yes!Yes!Yest!Yes![b] His back, I can't think of anyone more right for his role. I had been hoping he would get it. Anyone else would be weird.
Posted Mar 24, 2006 at 10:23 AM EST
Muggle Representative
Points: 9117
The Lime says:
Yaaay, That is so good news. So good! Sirius has a big role in OOTP, so ofcourse Gary oldman had to return! I can't wait for OOTP!
Posted Mar 24, 2006 at 10:36 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 368
callieee says:
It's great that he's coming back for the fifth movie, and I hope he has a good birthday!
Posted Mar 24, 2006 at 12:04 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 74
sirius'sgirl06 says:
I love gary oldman even when he played dracula ( when he was very hot at that role) and he is my best choose to play sirius black and he is gonna be so good in the next one exapted the part when he dies I will hate that. So YEAH his back and HAPPY BRITHDAY GARY I hope your wishis will come true. I love gary oldman so I will love the next flim better then the gof movie that stinked without gary.
I love you Gary
Posted Mar 24, 2006 at 12:09 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2401
tonks 27 says:
It's about stinking time they got ahold of mr. oldman! how on earth could they not? sirius is so vital to this story...thankgoodness they got it right.
Posted Mar 24, 2006 at 12:56 PM EST
Take That Tracy Owen
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Diggory Sister !!! says:
About time! It wouldn't be the same without you Gary!!
Posted Mar 24, 2006 at 1:14 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 38
i<3rupert!! says:
Gary Oldman is so cool!!! I cant wait!!! **squeals**
Posted Mar 24, 2006 at 1:50 PM EST
Squib
Points: 176
Andosia Fair says:
If I didn't know any better I would think they were holding the information until his birthday! I'm sure that isn't the case. They certainly kept him waiting long enough though. What a relief that is over, it would have been terrible to see anyone else in his place.
Posted Mar 24, 2006 at 2:42 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
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tigerlili_08 says:
FInally, jeez all the talk was giving me a headache. Hopefully he'll be excellent.
Posted Mar 24, 2006 at 2:48 PM EST
Harry’s Egg, Dan’s Duck
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Pearl* says:
O Thank Goodness!!! I really started getting worried... but htis is terrific news! Just keeps me wondering why it took them so long to figure out they were gonna need him... kinda strange... anyway, he's IN and thats what matters!! Hurray!
Posted Mar 24, 2006 at 4:15 PM EST
Witch
Points: 777
Barbarian Black says:
Finally, I hope they release some new photos soon. . . I need a new Avitar!
Posted Mar 24, 2006 at 4:33 PM EST
Witch
Points: 657
krissiebear says:
I love watching him. He is such a great actor, and he portrays Sirius exactly as I wished him to be. I hope we actually get to see him in this movie, and it is not just a voice over.
Posted Mar 24, 2006 at 4:51 PM EST
Squib
Points: 130
chaly768176 says:
That is great that he got the role, i'm supper tril but....who is playing Umbridge's character, or did I miss that piece of information?
Posted Mar 24, 2006 at 5:05 PM EST
Student
Points: 284
Slytherin Angel says:
That is so great!!!! i cant wait to see him in OotP!!im so HAPPY.....i love the way he plays Sirius Black. And thats great because he plays a big part in OotP...I CANT WAIT!!!!But as some people are sayin we wont have to worry about who plays Sirius Black after this movie :*((Tears)) I cant believe what has to happen in this movie:( First in GoF i have to cry because of Cerdic((Tears)) and now in OotP i have to cry because of Sirius:( ((Tears)) Its not fair how so many people have to i dont even want to say it in Harry Potter ((Tears)) its so Sad:( ((Tears))
~Sam
Posted Mar 24, 2006 at 6:14 PM EST
Squib
Points: 138
CML86 says:
Thats awsome, they should keep all the original actors...how exciting
Posted Mar 24, 2006 at 6:21 PM EST
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