Gary Oldman Loved Playing Sirius, But He Has One Complaint About His Harry Potter Role I Totally Agree With

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Gary Oldman Loved Playing Sirius, But He Has One Complaint About His Harry Potter Role I Totally Agree With

As a gamer who grew up watching the Harry Potter movies and revisiting them countless times, I can wholeheartedly empathize with Gary Oldman’s feelings about Sirius Black. The character was such an integral part of the story, yet his screen time was tragically limited – much like my attempts to level up quickly in a game only to find out that patience and persistence are the true keys to success.

Amidst the current excitement about HBO’s forthcoming television adaptation of the Harry Potter series, many enthusiasts are speculating who will portray the cherished characters from J.K. Rowling’s magical universe. The original Harry Potter films, produced by Warner Bros., boasted an exceptional ensemble cast made up of top-tier British actors like Richard Harris, Maggie Smith, Robbie Coltrane, Alan Rickman, and Gary Oldman, who played the much-adored Sirius Black in the series. An actor from The Dark Knight has expressed his fondness for the part, but he does voice a concern about his experience within the franchise – a sentiment I find myself entirely concurring with.

Lately, at the 76th Primetime Emmys, Gary was questioned by IndieWire if he’d think about replaying his role as Sirius Black in the upcoming remake. Although the actor from Darkest Hour mentioned that “no one has contacted me,” he confessed that he still harbors a strong attachment to the character, despite having one lingering remorse:

I love, Sirius. He wasn’t in it enough. He turned up and then he went through the veil.

The London-born A-lister’s comment refers to Sirius Black’s untimely death in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, a moment that shocked both fans and characters alike. Sirius, Harry’s godfather and one of the few remaining ties to his parents, had only just begun to reconnect with Harry before his life was cut short. Despite his crucial role in one of the best movies of the 2000s, being its emotional core, Sirius didn’t get the screen time some—including Oldman—felt he deserved.

Actor Mav from “The Fifth Element” felt somewhat let down by his limited screen time in the films, considering the abundance of intriguing material in the books that could have been expanded upon. Nevertheless, Gary Oldman, who also portrayed Dracula in “Bram Stoker’s Dracula,” isn’t holding his breath for a call back. However, he has an intriguing concept for a future role that he believes would be fitting. He went on to say:

It’s quite possible that they’ll bring on an entirely new group of actors… Perhaps after some time has passed, I might even be considered for the role of Dumbledore.

Okay, this will probably not happen, but I gotta admit–I’d love to see it.

Despite Gary Oldman’s character, Potter’s godfather, not receiving as much on-screen attention as fans might have hoped for the Oppenheimer actor, his performance as the fiercely loyal and deeply complex Sirius Black left a lasting impact in the film series. His portrayal stands out among the series, making him a beloved character among fans. It’s heartwarming to see how much he cherishes that role even today.

In Harry Potter, Oldman’s cherished tale, he still flourishes in fresh endeavors. At the Emmys, he secured a nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his character as Jackson Lamb in the British spy series Slow Horses, accessible to those with an Apple TV+ subscription.

Despite the possibility of going back to Hogwarts appearing remote, Oldman’s career continues to thrive at an unabated pace. For ardent Harry Potter fans, his depiction of Sirius Black remains one of his most memorable roles. If you yearn for a blast from the past, you can re-experience his magical escapade—all eight movies—which are now accessible to anyone with a Max subscription.

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2024-09-16 18:07