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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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Order of Merlin, 4th Class
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MRC says:
Oh thank goodness! This is such a relief! YAY GARY!! Can't wait to see him as Sirius in OotP next year. WOOO!!! :-D
Posted Mar 21, 2006 at 5:59 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 414
Ainhoa says:
Translation: he wanted more money, they used the fans to press WB, they got it, they are happy. And we let them use us...
Posted Mar 21, 2006 at 5:59 PM EST
Squib
Points: 174
lupinismyhero_r/hr4ever!! says:
Yeah!!!! we love you Gary!!!! welcome back!
Posted Mar 21, 2006 at 6:00 PM EST
Auror
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Gwenyth says:
Wonderful!! How can we have OotP without Sirius!!!!
Happy birthday Gary!
Posted Mar 21, 2006 at 6:03 PM EST
Squib
Points: 157
KPotter says:
Yes that is so great because it would be so horrible to make another actor to play Sirius it would just be to different.
Posted Mar 21, 2006 at 6:03 PM EST
Witch
Points: 500
ronNhermione4evr says:
I am so happy no one else could play serious. And a very happy b-day to you!
Posted Mar 21, 2006 at 6:08 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 329
Potter-Addict says:
Oh my God, that's a relief! I was so afraid he would not come back! I couldn't imagine anyone else taking the part! That's a great birthday present!
Posted Mar 21, 2006 at 6:10 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2718
Professor GrubbyPlank says:
I am so glad that they got it worked out. He was great as Sirius.
Posted Mar 21, 2006 at 6:10 PM EST
Ravenclaw Mastermind
Points: 9718
Isilwen Ciryatan says:
Yay!! They've got Gary Oldman coming back!
Heh, that took a bit longer than I thought. But I also just assumed he'd be returning for OotP.
Posted Mar 21, 2006 at 6:10 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1688
Bethanie Hart says:
I knew that Gary Oldman would be returning. it wouldnt be the same without him..cant wait!!
Posted Mar 21, 2006 at 6:12 PM EST
Snape's Dream
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Wicked Witch says:
I hope they actually show him, right now his character isn't getting much screen time... But what do I care for?! I really dislike Sirius, always bugging my Snape *grrr*, at least he's gone after this book.
Posted Mar 21, 2006 at 6:15 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
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*stirmycauldron. says:
Ohh cool..i knew they couldnt not have him & HAPPY 48th BIRTHDAY!!!
Posted Mar 21, 2006 at 6:17 PM EST
Princess of Darkness
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Mrs. Tom Andrew Felton says:
Yes! I could not imagine OotP with out Gary Oldman playing Sirius! It would be horrible! Plus they have got to make up for the jibbed part he got in GoF! *shakes head* Wahoo that it is actually confirmed about his return though! Accio OotP!
Posted Mar 21, 2006 at 6:22 PM EST
The Faerie Queene
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merri maven says:
Of course Gary would be back. I can't believe that Warner Brothers would hang him from a string for so long and not offering a contract sooner!
Posted Mar 21, 2006 at 6:23 PM EST
Witch
Points: 642
harrystwin2003 says:
THANK GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That is such good news!!! I'm so happy. I got siriusly *teehee* worried when I read the news on mugglenet about Gary not getting call back. Sirius Black is key character. He is very essential to the plot, and NEEDS to be there, so thank god!
Posted Mar 21, 2006 at 6:23 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
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Looooney says:
Oh big shock. All this whining done by Urbanski has gotten on my nerves. I'm a fan, not a studio exec, I don't want to hear it, thank you very much. I'm glad he's back, but thoroughly annoyed by Oldman's manager using the fans so poorly.
Posted Mar 21, 2006 at 6:24 PM EST
Witch
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go-go-Gryffindor says:
Hallelujah!!!!!!!!!!!!! Even though I have read the books, now I have to watch him die onscreen. Sniff, Sniff....
Posted Mar 21, 2006 at 6:27 PM EST
Witch
Points: 778
stillDUMBLEDORESgirl says:
That is awesome. I love Gary Oldman as Sirius, it will be great.
Posted Mar 21, 2006 at 6:29 PM EST
Professor
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Cornelia Welsh Green says:
I cannot believe that they had to negotiate it should have been a done deal. What was there to question or to drag out so far? Oh well at least he is comming back. And Happy Birthday Gary!!!!!
Posted Mar 21, 2006 at 6:30 PM EST
Witch
Points: 982
Draco~Angel says:
Oh goodie. I feared that he wasnt going to come back. I love oldman, he did a wonderful job on the third movie. I cant imagine anyone for a better role for sirius than Oldman. Welcome Back :-)
Posted Mar 21, 2006 at 6:33 PM EST
Mrs. Draco Malfoy
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Arika Granger Malfoy says:
YAY!!!
Happy Brithday and I am glad he is back!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WOOO
Posted Mar 21, 2006 at 6:34 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
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hellothere says:
First off: Happy Birthday Gary. Second: Congrats on getting back your role. Is there any chance you'll let me borrow that script?
Posted Mar 21, 2006 at 6:34 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
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Enchanting Emily says:
YES! Imagine if he didn't come back, and they had another actor.. it would have ruined it!!
Posted Mar 21, 2006 at 6:34 PM EST
Wizengamot Member
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Jencameby says:
Yes! Like so many others I was just as concerned, I am so happy to know that he will return I couldn't see anyone else in the role. I'm happy that he likes the script as well.
Happy Birthday Gary!
Posted Mar 21, 2006 at 6:35 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1535
~Harry's true love~ says:
Thats Bloody Briliant! I am so happy that he is going to be playing the role of Sirius Black, because i really do not see anyone ever playing Sirius better than he can. It would have been really weird to see someone else portraying him. I cant wait to see the movie because i love the book and i really think that they are going to do such a great job with it.
-Lizzy
Posted Mar 21, 2006 at 6:37 PM EST
Witch
Points: 893
Divadancer4life says:
Sweet! I was so worried that he might not be returning and that would just be realy sad!
Posted Mar 21, 2006 at 6:39 PM EST
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