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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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Witch
Points: 910
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
Professor
Points: 1077
ymn11 says:
I would have really felt empty in my stomache if they didn't include gary oldman in the cast for harry potter and the order of the phoenix. He's a great actor.
Posted Apr 2, 2006 at 4:59 PM EST
Squib
Points: 191
droacosgirl400 says:
I am so happy! it would not be the same with out Oldman, i diden't really like hm at first but after a few minutes he started to grow on me.
Posted Apr 3, 2006 at 12:27 PM EST
Witch
Points: 610
padfootblack15 says:
Yess!!! He's back!
I would have hate it if they switched actors on us, or cut Sirius out.
Yay!
Posted Apr 4, 2006 at 1:58 AM EST
Student
Points: 237
EMBak says:
I can't imagine this role being played by anyone other than Gary-I am thrilled he is coming back. He really does have quite a movie ahead for him!
Posted Apr 4, 2006 at 10:26 AM EST
Auror
Points: 4021
RON's all up in heRmiONe says:
Absolutley Brilliant!! I am so happy that he is returning for the role of Sirius Black, no one else could play the role as great as him. He should come and do this movie, after this movie, if he changes his mind, he has no choice, no more sirius black in the series.
Posted Apr 6, 2006 at 1:12 PM EST
Dark Angel
Points: 8024
Edward Cullen says:
Yaaay!! im really happy he's gona be in the movie!! i cant wait to see it though!! and i wanna see young Sirus too!! Man i cant wait for the movie to come out!!
Love,
Deema,
xxxxxxx.
Posted Apr 7, 2006 at 11:50 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 320
ElectricRoses says:
He couldn't not be in it! He has to die in it :| 0MG they are so not cutting that scene out are they? Not that i thought they would but it's the realisation we are actually going to see him die. They couldn't have replaced him, it would have been way too confusing!
Posted Apr 8, 2006 at 7:56 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 320
ElectricRoses says:
He couldn't not be in it! He has to die in it :| they are so not cutting that scene out are they? Not that i thought they would but it's the realisation we are actually going to see him die. They couldn't have replaced him, it would have been way too confusing!
Posted Apr 8, 2006 at 7:57 AM EST
Auror
Points: 3041
ThePhoenix'sSong says:
I love having the same people play the same parts so I am glad he is back again. Sirius would not be the same wihtout him.
Posted Apr 8, 2006 at 9:48 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 338
Dangerous Dai says:
AT LAST we have Sirius, i was fearing that they had to hire someone else for the role, but luckily they didn`t.
Posted Apr 10, 2006 at 1:04 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1055
NYmphTonks says:
Well, I must say, thank goodness! I mean this next movie wouldn't be the same without Gary Oldman playing Sirius Black! It's great that he really wanted to play the role again, or they might have had to find someone else!! He plays such a great Sirius!
Posted Apr 10, 2006 at 4:00 PM EST
Mage of Celestial Melody
Points: 3324
Telos says:
OH thank god!!! He had to be in this movie....funny all the movies i have seem him in.....he dies in the end...:0
Posted Apr 10, 2006 at 8:33 PM EST
Squib
Points: 132
The Lightning-Struck Boy says:
Who else could they have gotten for the part?????
Posted Apr 22, 2006 at 8:16 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 0
willyoumarriemedan429 says:
I Love Gary and I cant wait for him to return. He is one of my faviorte characters!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted Apr 23, 2006 at 5:51 PM EST
Loose Canon
Points: 3411
JustHarry says:
Though I think I would have preferred Clive Owen to play Sirius, I'm still glad Oldman returned to the HP series. I love continuity in my movies. :)
Posted Jun 17, 2006 at 2:32 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 9
Slitheren_Guh_541 says:
O my gosh i don't know it was his b-day happy 48th Gary I LOVES YA !PS very hot 48 year old .
Posted Jun 24, 2006 at 11:53 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 9
Slitheren_Guh_541 says:
Im so glad yuor back man you rock out whit your bad self.
Posted Jun 24, 2006 at 11:55 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 327
LovingGeorgeWeasley says:
Good news. I'm glad he'll be back.
Cheers! =D
Posted Dec 26, 2006 at 8:46 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2336
bonniewrightrulz says:
Wow,that had me worried for a few weeks.Thank God his agent has come up and dismissed all speculations.His performance was awesome in OOTP.
Posted Jul 2, 2008 at 6:51 AM EST
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