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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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Student
Points: 248
Draconus Kitten says:
Thank goodness....Serius is Black...uh...back...anyhow, I enjoy watching Harry, Ron, and Hermione interact with characters other that the usuals that were in the series from the beginning. I'm also interested to see Dan, Rupert and Emma grow as actors by working with these great guest stars.
Posted Mar 27, 2006 at 12:14 PM EST
Witch
Points: 804
PadfootsGirl says:
I knew he'd be back - they love rumour mongering and making the fans sweat! He's a cool actor - I love him in The Fifth Element!
Posted Mar 27, 2006 at 12:25 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2209
Harry's Detour says:
After reading the article that young Lupin hasn't been cast, I started thinking that it will be weird to see the young Sirius and Wormtail as kids! How can they cast a young Gary Oldman? Its cool though too!
Posted Mar 27, 2006 at 3:37 PM EST
Head Boy
Points: 496
Zauber says:
Wow, he's become really old.Hey remember when that free DVD of Gulliver's Travels came in The Daily Mail, did anyone watch it because Richard Harris(Dumbledore)was in it and he was 43 in that film!
Posted Mar 27, 2006 at 3:46 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1984
JAYSTARR says:
Hey, way to go Sirus Black is Back...I hope they give him a long part before they announce that he is gone OOTP.
But, remember, Sirus Black fell behind a Veil and that put him into another demention, so he may not be dead.
Posted Mar 27, 2006 at 4:49 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 99
lucyfosb says:
Thanks Gary! Looking forward to seeing more than just bunch of ashes in the next film.
Posted Mar 27, 2006 at 7:00 PM EST
Squib
Points: 196
MuggleTendencies says:
Oh, Gary <3
I can't wait to see more of him in the movies.
Posted Mar 27, 2006 at 9:37 PM EST
Points: 69
cutelee2 says:
I cant wait to see him...I couldnt imagine anyone else in his place.
Posted Mar 27, 2006 at 9:40 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 94
Daniel's_Hot! says:
I am so glad that he is coming back. He is just awesome as Sirius but he is also awesome in anything he does (Sid & Nancy, Dracula). I could always see why Dan admired him so. Brilliant that he's coming back but I will be like all of you at the end...sobbing :(
Posted Mar 28, 2006 at 8:26 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 94
Daniel's_Hot! says:
Sorry if this posts twice. My last one didn't post for some reason. I am glad Gary is coming back. He always brings something special to a film (Sid & Nancy, BS's Dracula). However I will be like the rest of you when it comes to the end of the movie. I don't know which will be worse Cedric or Sirius. @-->--
Posted Mar 28, 2006 at 8:34 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 375
Snuffles06 says:
I am really happy that he is finally 100% committed to the movie now. I hate it when movies change the actors who play the characters in the middle of the series. I know that they obviously had to with Richard Harris, but it's a good thing that they didn't with Gary Oldman.
Posted Mar 28, 2006 at 9:40 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2172
lilpixie72 says:
Yay.My sexy Sirius is back!I love Gary Oldman.I'm now psyched to see OoTP.I was having kittens before...now I can relax.
Posted Mar 28, 2006 at 10:26 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2059
phoenix_feathers says:
I'm very glad that Sirius is coming back. He really did a great job in GoF and PoA. He plays a very big part in OotP and if they got a new actor for him... it just wouldn't be the same. Thank you for coming back Sirius, and good luck!
Posted Mar 28, 2006 at 10:42 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 384
Mafalda Hopkirk says:
What a relief! I can't imagine anyone else in this role.
Posted Mar 28, 2006 at 9:22 PM EST
Student
Points: 219
hpfan802 says:
That's reallly cool that he's coming back. Can you show more scens with him? Please.
Posted Mar 28, 2006 at 10:32 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1213
hermygrangergirl says:
WARNING: CONTAINS SPOILERS (JIC)
Happy Belated, Gary! And yay for returning for OOTP.... but never again!! Waaaah :'(
~*~Hermygrangergirl~*~
Posted Mar 28, 2006 at 11:50 PM EST
Witch
Points: 983
LuNaWaNaBe says:
Yay! That is so awesome! The movie wouldnt be the same without him!
Posted Mar 29, 2006 at 5:12 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1542
Supreme Mugwump says:
Awesome that is such great news for us Potter movie fans, he did an excellent job as Sirius. I'm so happy that he took the role again.
Posted Mar 30, 2006 at 1:28 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2334
Chahat says:
Belated Happy Birthday.
I am soo glad he's back. I mean I wouldn't have liked anyone else to play Sirius.
Posted Mar 30, 2006 at 9:33 AM EST
Student
Points: 244
Brooks Evans Potter says:
I knew Gary Oldman would return to play Sirius Black in HP #5. How could he not. They chose the best man for the part.
Posted Mar 30, 2006 at 6:21 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 678
SirPhil says:
Thank GOD! there just couldnt be an OotP without Gary Oldman. Sirius at his finest of course he should have been high on the list of people to call but at least he is back.
Posted Mar 30, 2006 at 8:57 PM EST
Student
Points: 244
AmyRocks says:
YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank God he's coming back!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was very worried he wouldn't, but he is! And Happy Birthday Gary.
Posted Mar 31, 2006 at 12:46 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 13
I_LOVE_Ronald says:
[i]Ohhhh yay! Thank God! It would suck if they had to find someone else! I can't believe that Sirius....*sob sob sob*.....
Posted Apr 1, 2006 at 10:15 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2276
Minstrel in the Gallery says:
That's great. He was brilliant in Prisoner of Azkaban. And he didn't have a big role in Goblet of Fire, but he's back.
Posted Apr 2, 2006 at 9:30 AM EST
Remus Lupin's Lover
Points: 2685
Remus_David_luver says:
Brilliant! I knew he would be in it...would they cut Sirius out of he film? Absolutely no way, he's a key part like his manager said! And would they find another actor? Probably not...I mean, we would all be outraged and it wouldn't be the same, would it?
This is good news!
Posted Apr 2, 2006 at 10:18 AM EST
Witch
Points: 899
Vampire_lover28 says:
I'm so glad Gary is coming back as sirius, the character wouldn't be the same with out him .
Posted Apr 2, 2006 at 4:44 PM EST
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