Ben Barnes Responds to Sirius Black Rumors for HBO’s Harry Potter Series

Regarding your query about his potential role in the Harry Potter series, Barnes acknowledged the enthusiasm among fans for him to step into the shoes once filled by Gary Oldman. Indeed, he is fully conscious of the desire to cast him in this beloved franchise, and here’s what he had to say:

“I am well aware that fans are eager to see me in the Harry Potter series.

“We’re the OG of Co-Production Markets”: Rotterdam Industry Head Marten Rabarts on IFFR Pro 2025

Key features of the 2025 CineMart lineup (for more details, see below) encompass: “Enkop (The Soil)” by Angela Wanjiku, a contemporary western filming in the turbulent Kenyan ranches, and “Something Strange Happened to Me” directed by Dmytro Sukholytkyy-Sobchuk, which delves into themes of grief and trauma amidst ongoing conflict. The selection also showcases an increasing apprehension within the LGBTQ+ community, with movies like Cheryl Dunye’s “Black Is Blue”, a future dystopian narrative focusing on trans identities.