Harry Potter is undoubtedly one of the best books ever to be written and the best fantasy movies ever to have been made. Everything from the visuals to the storyline, the production beautifully captured the very essence of the books and literally brought magic to the big screen. While it was Jk Rowling and her touch that ultimately made the movies successful, it was also the persistence and determination of the young cast members that made the movies a beloved part of cinema today.
A still from Harry Potter (2001 – 2011) | Warner Bros.
One vital scene from the fourth movie, in particular, turned out to be more painful than one could have imagined for Emma Watson. Coincidentally it was also the scene that left Harry and Ron stoked by Hermoine’s elegance.
One Beautiful Harry Potter Scene Was Too Painful for Emma Watson Emma Watson as Hermione Granger in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire...
A still from Harry Potter (2001 – 2011) | Warner Bros.
One vital scene from the fourth movie, in particular, turned out to be more painful than one could have imagined for Emma Watson. Coincidentally it was also the scene that left Harry and Ron stoked by Hermoine’s elegance.
One Beautiful Harry Potter Scene Was Too Painful for Emma Watson Emma Watson as Hermione Granger in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire...
- 5/28/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
To call the Harry Potter movies iconic would even be an understatement, but they’ve never been without their fair share of problems. Among the biggest ones is the movies’ treatment of all characters who aren’t Hermione Granger — and some of the most beloved book characters suffered massively from such an attitude.
Sirius Black has always been a fan favorite, and his movie version, while wildly different from the books, was great thanks to Gary Oldman’s acting brilliance. The actor himself, however, heavily dislikes his performance there for one simple reason.
Gary Oldman Hates His Sirius Black Acting
Despite Gary Oldman’s Sirius Black not being even remotely similar to the original book character, most Potterheads have no qualms about it, loving both versions simultaneously. But the actor himself revealed that he found his own portrayal of Black underwhelming at best, raising many eyebrows around the world.
“I...
Sirius Black has always been a fan favorite, and his movie version, while wildly different from the books, was great thanks to Gary Oldman’s acting brilliance. The actor himself, however, heavily dislikes his performance there for one simple reason.
Gary Oldman Hates His Sirius Black Acting
Despite Gary Oldman’s Sirius Black not being even remotely similar to the original book character, most Potterheads have no qualms about it, loving both versions simultaneously. But the actor himself revealed that he found his own portrayal of Black underwhelming at best, raising many eyebrows around the world.
“I...
- 5/24/2024
- by dean-black@startefacts.com (Dean Black)
- STartefacts.com
Notwithstanding the iconic nature of the Harry Potter IP, it is one of the most astonishing works of imagination and creativity combined. But bringing the words from a literary franchise to life cannot be so easy. As such, Rupert Grint became one of the primary victims of the repercussions that came with getting cast in the live-action film series as one of the three main characters.
Harry Potter cast – Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson [Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures]Although fame and recognition are something a lot of people aspire to achieve, at times, they can also destroy the one thing that can be most precious to someone.
For Rupert Grint, the former was never an option – having taken up acting as a form of creative outlet in school plays rather than being cast in a billion-dollar franchise, turning out to be the most recognized face on the planet, becoming the...
Harry Potter cast – Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson [Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures]Although fame and recognition are something a lot of people aspire to achieve, at times, they can also destroy the one thing that can be most precious to someone.
For Rupert Grint, the former was never an option – having taken up acting as a form of creative outlet in school plays rather than being cast in a billion-dollar franchise, turning out to be the most recognized face on the planet, becoming the...
- 5/23/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
Although Oscar-winner Gary Oldman has had numerous memorable roles in his life, most fans will know him as either Sirius Black from the Harry Potter film series or as James Gordon from Nolan’s Batman trilogy. Oldman made both these roles his own, but Sirius Black is especially noteworthy here, as Oldman remains the only actor who portrayed the character to date, so most Harry Potter fans actually have a tough time imagining anyone else in the role besides Oldman. Still, from some recent comments, it seems that Oldman himself wasn’t satisfied with the role, and that has sparked some controversy.
During a podcast talk in December 2023, Oldman said the following about his interpretation of the beloved character:
“I think my work is mediocre in. No, I do. Maybe if I had read the books like Alan [Rickman], if I had got ahead of the curve, if I had known what’s coming,...
During a podcast talk in December 2023, Oldman said the following about his interpretation of the beloved character:
“I think my work is mediocre in. No, I do. Maybe if I had read the books like Alan [Rickman], if I had got ahead of the curve, if I had known what’s coming,...
- 5/23/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
The deaths of Dumbledore, Sirius Black, and Remus Lupin were some of the most shocking and heartbreaking moments of the Harry Potter franchise. These deaths were not only some of the saddest moments in the books but also left their impact on Harry’s life, in one way or another.
Dumbledore in Harry Potter and the Goblet Of Fire | Warner Bros.
However, it seems that these deaths were foreshadowed heavily, as revealed when Professor Trelawney enters the great hall during Christmas celebrations. The hall is sparsely populated, with only 12 students and professors there. When asked by Dumbledore to join the host at the Great Hall, Trelawney is quick to point out that her joining them would make the total number of people there 13, and that there is “nothing more unlucky”.
The first person to rise from the host of 13 is the first to die, according to Professor Trelawney Gary Oldman...
Dumbledore in Harry Potter and the Goblet Of Fire | Warner Bros.
However, it seems that these deaths were foreshadowed heavily, as revealed when Professor Trelawney enters the great hall during Christmas celebrations. The hall is sparsely populated, with only 12 students and professors there. When asked by Dumbledore to join the host at the Great Hall, Trelawney is quick to point out that her joining them would make the total number of people there 13, and that there is “nothing more unlucky”.
The first person to rise from the host of 13 is the first to die, according to Professor Trelawney Gary Oldman...
- 5/23/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
Cate Blanchett Net Worth Explored ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
Cate Blanchett, who ranked eighth on the 2018 Forbes list of the highest-paid actresses in the world, triggered backlash online after describing herself as “Middle class” at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival.
During a press conference at Cannes, where she premiered her new movie “Rumors,” the “Oceans 8” actress, while discussing her experience with refugee filmmakers, said, “I’m white, I’m privileged, I’m middle class, and I think one can be accused of having a bit of a white savior complex.”
Cate Blanchett, who makes over $7 Million per movie, added, “But to be perfectly honest, my interaction with refugees in the field and also in resettled environments has changed my perspective on the world, and I’m utterly grateful for that.”
Trending Gary Oldman Opens Up On Regrets Playing Sirius Black In ‘Harry Potter’ Film “There Was Such Secrecy…” Nikki Glaser Reveals...
Cate Blanchett, who ranked eighth on the 2018 Forbes list of the highest-paid actresses in the world, triggered backlash online after describing herself as “Middle class” at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival.
During a press conference at Cannes, where she premiered her new movie “Rumors,” the “Oceans 8” actress, while discussing her experience with refugee filmmakers, said, “I’m white, I’m privileged, I’m middle class, and I think one can be accused of having a bit of a white savior complex.”
Cate Blanchett, who makes over $7 Million per movie, added, “But to be perfectly honest, my interaction with refugees in the field and also in resettled environments has changed my perspective on the world, and I’m utterly grateful for that.”
Trending Gary Oldman Opens Up On Regrets Playing Sirius Black In ‘Harry Potter’ Film “There Was Such Secrecy…” Nikki Glaser Reveals...
- 5/23/2024
- by Anushree Madappa
- KoiMoi
Gary Oldman Opens Up On Regrets Playing Sirius Black ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
Gary Oldman has a few regrets about playing Sirius Black in the “Harry Potter” film franchise. Oscar-winner Gary Oldman portrayed Harry’s fugitive godfather, Sirius Black, in four films, first appearing in the third Harry Potter movie, 2004’s “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.” Gary Oldman later reprised his role in “Goblet of Fire” and “Order of the Phoenix.,” before making a final appearance in “Deathly Hallows — Part 2.”
During an interview with Josh Horowitz on the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast last year, Gary Oldman called his performance in the movies “mediocre” compared to the late Alan Rickman, who portrayed Severus Snape.
The “Darkest Hour” actor explained that he didn’t prepare for the part by reading J.K. Rowling’s fantasy novels as Rickman did.
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Gary Oldman has a few regrets about playing Sirius Black in the “Harry Potter” film franchise. Oscar-winner Gary Oldman portrayed Harry’s fugitive godfather, Sirius Black, in four films, first appearing in the third Harry Potter movie, 2004’s “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.” Gary Oldman later reprised his role in “Goblet of Fire” and “Order of the Phoenix.,” before making a final appearance in “Deathly Hallows — Part 2.”
During an interview with Josh Horowitz on the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast last year, Gary Oldman called his performance in the movies “mediocre” compared to the late Alan Rickman, who portrayed Severus Snape.
The “Darkest Hour” actor explained that he didn’t prepare for the part by reading J.K. Rowling’s fantasy novels as Rickman did.
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- 5/23/2024
- by Anushree Madappa
- KoiMoi
Harry Potter welcomed Gary Oldman with open arms when he was cast as Sirius Black. After playing the character, who compared the role of Sirius to Shakespeare. Although it might not be for the reasons some might think.
Gary Oldman compared playing Sirius Black to Shakespeare Gary Oldman | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Oldman might’ve found playing Sirius Black a bit more surface-level than his usual characters. Way back in 2004, he was pretty upfront that he only took the role because it was available work. The Harry Potter franchise’s appeal to kids was also a bonus seeing as Oldman had a family of his own.
“Well, I needed the work – that’s the honest answer,” Oldman once told The Telegraph (via Hpana). “I haven’t worked for a while, a couple of years. So I thought it would be nice to get back to work and earn some money. Pay the bills.
Gary Oldman compared playing Sirius Black to Shakespeare Gary Oldman | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Oldman might’ve found playing Sirius Black a bit more surface-level than his usual characters. Way back in 2004, he was pretty upfront that he only took the role because it was available work. The Harry Potter franchise’s appeal to kids was also a bonus seeing as Oldman had a family of his own.
“Well, I needed the work – that’s the honest answer,” Oldman once told The Telegraph (via Hpana). “I haven’t worked for a while, a couple of years. So I thought it would be nice to get back to work and earn some money. Pay the bills.
- 5/23/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
For some fans, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is their favourite movie in the franchise, largely thanks to Alfonso Cuarón’s stylistic direction. However, the Y tu mamá también director may not have taken the Harry Potter gig had it not been for some choice words from his friend Guillermo del Toro.
Alfonso Cuarón told Total Film that he was unfamiliar with the Harry Potter franchise when he was offered the chance to direct The Prisoner of Azkaban, but thankfully, Guillermo del Toro was. “I speak often with Guillermo [del Toro], and a couple of days after, I said, ‘You know, they offered me this Harry Potter film, but it’s really weird they offer me this,’” Cuarón explained. “He said, ‘Wait, wait, wait, you said you haven’t read Harry Potter?’ I said, ‘I don’t think it’s for me.’ In very florid lexicon, in Spanish, he said,...
Alfonso Cuarón told Total Film that he was unfamiliar with the Harry Potter franchise when he was offered the chance to direct The Prisoner of Azkaban, but thankfully, Guillermo del Toro was. “I speak often with Guillermo [del Toro], and a couple of days after, I said, ‘You know, they offered me this Harry Potter film, but it’s really weird they offer me this,’” Cuarón explained. “He said, ‘Wait, wait, wait, you said you haven’t read Harry Potter?’ I said, ‘I don’t think it’s for me.’ In very florid lexicon, in Spanish, he said,...
- 5/22/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Gary Oldman is clarifying what he really regrets about playing Sirius Black in the “Harry Potter” film franchise.
At Cannes, Oldman cleared up any confusion about the time in December 2023 that he called his performance in the movies “mediocre.”
“What I meant by that is, as any artist or any actor or painter, you are always hypercritical of your own work,” Oldman said. “If you’re not, and you’re satisfied with what you’re doing, that would be death to me. If I watched a performance of myself and thought, ‘My God, I’m fantastic in this,’ that would be a sad day.”
Readers can watch the video of the Cannes press conference below.
Oldman added that he was not trying to “disparage anyone out there who are fans of ‘Harry Potter’ and the films and the character, who I think is much beloved.” Yet, according to the actor,...
At Cannes, Oldman cleared up any confusion about the time in December 2023 that he called his performance in the movies “mediocre.”
“What I meant by that is, as any artist or any actor or painter, you are always hypercritical of your own work,” Oldman said. “If you’re not, and you’re satisfied with what you’re doing, that would be death to me. If I watched a performance of myself and thought, ‘My God, I’m fantastic in this,’ that would be a sad day.”
Readers can watch the video of the Cannes press conference below.
Oldman added that he was not trying to “disparage anyone out there who are fans of ‘Harry Potter’ and the films and the character, who I think is much beloved.” Yet, according to the actor,...
- 5/22/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Last December, Gary Oldman surprised Harry Potter fans when he revealed how dissatisfied he is with one of his most famous performances: Sirius Black.
The Dark Knight Trilogy star first played the beloved J.K. Rowling creation in 2004's Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, delivering a madcap performance before reprising the role (and somewhat dialling it back) in the next two movies. Eventually, Oldman bid farewell to the character when Sirius died in battle during Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.
Describing his work in the franchise as "mediocre," the screen icon said at the time, "Maybe if I had read the books like Alan [Rickman], if I had got ahead of the curve, if I had known what's coming, I honestly think I would have played it differently."
Oldman's comments generated a great deal of discussion among fans, with many quick to argue that his performance was anything but "mediocre.
The Dark Knight Trilogy star first played the beloved J.K. Rowling creation in 2004's Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, delivering a madcap performance before reprising the role (and somewhat dialling it back) in the next two movies. Eventually, Oldman bid farewell to the character when Sirius died in battle during Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.
Describing his work in the franchise as "mediocre," the screen icon said at the time, "Maybe if I had read the books like Alan [Rickman], if I had got ahead of the curve, if I had known what's coming, I honestly think I would have played it differently."
Oldman's comments generated a great deal of discussion among fans, with many quick to argue that his performance was anything but "mediocre.
- 5/22/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Hollywood star Gary Oldman recently reflected on his previous remarks about his performance in the Harry Potter franchise. The actor played the role of Sirius Black, the titular character’s godfather, starting with the 2004 film The Prisoner of Azkaban. Despite earning critical acclaim, he called his own performance in the franchise “mediocre,” arguing that it could have been much better if he had read J.K. Rowling’s original book series.
Gary Oldman as Sirius Black in the Harry Potter films | Credit: Warner Bros.
During a recent press conference at Cannes for his new film Parthenope, Oldman clarified his statements about his performance in the beloved franchise, as he said that he did not mean to offend anyone with his remarks.
Gary Oldman Clarified His Remarks About His Harry Potter Character
Speaking at a Cannes press conference, Gary Oldman was asked about his statement about his performance as Sirius Black in the Harry Potter franchise.
Gary Oldman as Sirius Black in the Harry Potter films | Credit: Warner Bros.
During a recent press conference at Cannes for his new film Parthenope, Oldman clarified his statements about his performance in the beloved franchise, as he said that he did not mean to offend anyone with his remarks.
Gary Oldman Clarified His Remarks About His Harry Potter Character
Speaking at a Cannes press conference, Gary Oldman was asked about his statement about his performance as Sirius Black in the Harry Potter franchise.
- 5/22/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Gary Oldman said he did not mean to “disparage” any Harry Potter fans when he called his portrayal of Sirius Black in the film adaptations “mediocre” — he only meant to disparage himself.
“What I meant by that was, as any artist or any actor or painter, you are always hypercritical of your own work,” Oldman said when asked about his comments at a Cannes press conference promoting his new movie, Parthenope. “If you’re not, and you’re satisfied with what you’re doing — that would be death to me.
“What I meant by that was, as any artist or any actor or painter, you are always hypercritical of your own work,” Oldman said when asked about his comments at a Cannes press conference promoting his new movie, Parthenope. “If you’re not, and you’re satisfied with what you’re doing — that would be death to me.
- 5/22/2024
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
Last year, renowned actor Gary Oldman appeared on the Happy Sad Confused podcast with a humbled opinion of one of his performances. Oldman would discuss his run as the character of Sirius Black in the Harry Potter film series and gave himself a self-deprecating opinion of his portrayal. “I think my work is mediocre in it,” says Oldman. “No, I do. Maybe if I had read the books like Alan, if I had got ahead of the curve, if I had known what’s coming, I honestly think I would have played it differently.” Oldman told Horowitz, “I’ll tell you what it is,” he says. “It’s like anything if I sat and watched myself in something and said, ‘My god, I’m amazing,’ that would be a very sad day because you want to make the next thing better.”
In a press conference given at Cannes for his new film,...
In a press conference given at Cannes for his new film,...
- 5/22/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Gary Oldman has addressed some previous comments on the Harry Potter franchise whereby he called his performance as fan-favorite character Sirius Black “mediocre.”
Oldman spoke while at the Cannes press conference for Paolo Sorrentino’s Parthenope on Wednesday and wanted to ensure no fans of J.K. Rowling’s wizarding world adaptations were offended by his words.
“Not to disparage anyone out there who are fans of the Harry Potter films and the character who I think is much beloved … What I meant by that is I think as any artist, actor, painter, you are always hypercritical of your own work.
“If you’re not and you’re satisfied with what you’re doing, that would be death to me. If I had watched a performance of myself and thought: ‘My God, I’m fantastic in this,’ that would be a sad day. My best work is next year.” He attempted to clarify what he meant.
Oldman spoke while at the Cannes press conference for Paolo Sorrentino’s Parthenope on Wednesday and wanted to ensure no fans of J.K. Rowling’s wizarding world adaptations were offended by his words.
“Not to disparage anyone out there who are fans of the Harry Potter films and the character who I think is much beloved … What I meant by that is I think as any artist, actor, painter, you are always hypercritical of your own work.
“If you’re not and you’re satisfied with what you’re doing, that would be death to me. If I had watched a performance of myself and thought: ‘My God, I’m fantastic in this,’ that would be a sad day. My best work is next year.” He attempted to clarify what he meant.
- 5/22/2024
- by Lily Ford
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
On Wednesday at the Cannes press conference for Parthenope, actor Gary Oldman was asked about throwing his performance as Sirius Black in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban under the bus.
Toward the end of last year, Oldman told Happy Sad Confused podcast host Josh Horowitz that he thought his work as Black was “mediocre.”
The Oscar winner said at the time, “Maybe if I had read the books like Alan [Rickman], if I had got ahead of the curve, if I had known what’s coming, I honestly think I would have played it differently.”
Oldman had a word for Potter fans today: He means no harm.
Oldman said he didn’t mean to “disparage anyone out there who are fans of Harry Potter and the films and the character who I think is much beloved.”
“What I meant by that is, as any artist or any actor or painter,...
Toward the end of last year, Oldman told Happy Sad Confused podcast host Josh Horowitz that he thought his work as Black was “mediocre.”
The Oscar winner said at the time, “Maybe if I had read the books like Alan [Rickman], if I had got ahead of the curve, if I had known what’s coming, I honestly think I would have played it differently.”
Oldman had a word for Potter fans today: He means no harm.
Oldman said he didn’t mean to “disparage anyone out there who are fans of Harry Potter and the films and the character who I think is much beloved.”
“What I meant by that is, as any artist or any actor or painter,...
- 5/22/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Gary Oldman took the opportunity to clarify his comments about his acting in the “Harry Potter” franchise during the Cannes press conference for his new film, “Parthenope,” on Wednesday.
When asked about a prior comment in which he disses his performance as Sirius Black as “mediocre,” Oldman said he didn’t mean to “disparage anyone out there who are fans of ‘Harry Potter’ and the films and the character who I think is much beloved.”
“What I meant by that is, as any artist or any actor or painter, you are always hypercritical of your own work,” he continued. “If you’re not, and you’re satisfied with what you’re doing, that would be death to me. If I watched a performance of myself and thought, ‘My God, I’m fantastic in this,’ that would be a sad day.”
He continued, “There was such secrecy that was shrouded around the novels,...
When asked about a prior comment in which he disses his performance as Sirius Black as “mediocre,” Oldman said he didn’t mean to “disparage anyone out there who are fans of ‘Harry Potter’ and the films and the character who I think is much beloved.”
“What I meant by that is, as any artist or any actor or painter, you are always hypercritical of your own work,” he continued. “If you’re not, and you’re satisfied with what you’re doing, that would be death to me. If I watched a performance of myself and thought, ‘My God, I’m fantastic in this,’ that would be a sad day.”
He continued, “There was such secrecy that was shrouded around the novels,...
- 5/22/2024
- by Ellise Shafer
- Variety Film + TV
Even though the Harry Potter fever is going to be with us for a long time, and it’s supported by the upcoming HBO series, there are some moments that aren’t talked about enough. While discussing the most iconic scenes of the wizards’ saga, the fandom forgets the ones which also reveal the characters’ nature and their relationships.
Here are 4 of the most neglected scenes of the whole Hp franchise.
The Sorcerer's Stone - The Troll
The first installment of the movie series is quick to show us that the notorious school of Witchcraft and Wizardry is not the safest place on Earth. Then it shows the first scary creature threatening the characters - a nasty troll entering the girls' bathroom, where Hermione ends up. It is this very fight against the monster that binds the franchise’s trio and marks the beginning of their adventures in the world of magic.
Here are 4 of the most neglected scenes of the whole Hp franchise.
The Sorcerer's Stone - The Troll
The first installment of the movie series is quick to show us that the notorious school of Witchcraft and Wizardry is not the safest place on Earth. Then it shows the first scary creature threatening the characters - a nasty troll entering the girls' bathroom, where Hermione ends up. It is this very fight against the monster that binds the franchise’s trio and marks the beginning of their adventures in the world of magic.
- 5/20/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Ava Raxa)
- STartefacts.com
Throughout the years of its existence, Harry Potter’s movie franchise proved itself to be a bit inaccurate regarding some characters’ portrayal which radically differed from the way they were presented in J.K. Rowling’s books.
Though the notion that it should be really hard to cram all of the books’ possible details into a two-hour-long film still makes a lot of sense, Harry Potter’s films still unwillingly suffered from losing several major storylines’ development, and one of them has a direct influence on Harry’s family background.
The main character’s personal tragic story got a chance for its expansion in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban when Harry was finally introduced to Sirius Black. Initially thinking of him as a reckless criminal, Harry later on finds out that he was quite delusional in his suspicions about Sirius who turned out to be his father’s closest friend.
Though the notion that it should be really hard to cram all of the books’ possible details into a two-hour-long film still makes a lot of sense, Harry Potter’s films still unwillingly suffered from losing several major storylines’ development, and one of them has a direct influence on Harry’s family background.
The main character’s personal tragic story got a chance for its expansion in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban when Harry was finally introduced to Sirius Black. Initially thinking of him as a reckless criminal, Harry later on finds out that he was quite delusional in his suspicions about Sirius who turned out to be his father’s closest friend.
- 5/19/2024
- by benjamin-patel@startefacts.com (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
7. Ron Fought a Troll for a Girl He Hated
Ron Weasley might have grown into a bigger hater later, especially when it came to Slytherins, but when he was only 11 years old, he faced a giant troll just to save an annoying girl he didn’t even like. Later that year, he willingly sacrificed himself so that Harry and Hermione could move further into the quest, not knowing if he’d even live.
6. Ron Faced His Biggest Fear for a Friend
Spiders have always been Ron Weasley’s worst fear. Needless to say, Ron was absolutely terrified of the Acromantulas as they were virtually just huge man-eating spiders. Despite that, the then 12-year-old boy faced his greatest phobia to help Harry, and we’re not even mentioning other things that lived in the Forbidden Forest.
5. Ron Risked Everything for His Sister
When little Ginny was kidnapped, Ron wasn’t much older than her.
Ron Weasley might have grown into a bigger hater later, especially when it came to Slytherins, but when he was only 11 years old, he faced a giant troll just to save an annoying girl he didn’t even like. Later that year, he willingly sacrificed himself so that Harry and Hermione could move further into the quest, not knowing if he’d even live.
6. Ron Faced His Biggest Fear for a Friend
Spiders have always been Ron Weasley’s worst fear. Needless to say, Ron was absolutely terrified of the Acromantulas as they were virtually just huge man-eating spiders. Despite that, the then 12-year-old boy faced his greatest phobia to help Harry, and we’re not even mentioning other things that lived in the Forbidden Forest.
5. Ron Risked Everything for His Sister
When little Ginny was kidnapped, Ron wasn’t much older than her.
- 5/5/2024
- by dean-black@startefacts.com (Dean Black)
- STartefacts.com
7. The Marauders Sending Their Regards
In Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Harry first gets his hands on the Marauder’s Map — an artifact that genuinely bothers Severus Snape when he gets a hold of it. Snape’s attempt to unlock the Map didn’t work out quite well: just like in his school days, the Marauders just humiliated him through snarky and witty messages.
6. Hermione Clowning on Her Stalker
In Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Hermione Granger had one of her most unhinged moments. After having been bullied by a reporter Rita Skeeter for the entire school year, Hermione finally learned her stalker’s secret and locked her in a jar in her Animagi form, effectively holding the reporter hostage and torturing her.
5. McGonagall Being an Unexpected Bro
In Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Minerva McGonagall was one of the biggest Dolores Umbridge...
In Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Harry first gets his hands on the Marauder’s Map — an artifact that genuinely bothers Severus Snape when he gets a hold of it. Snape’s attempt to unlock the Map didn’t work out quite well: just like in his school days, the Marauders just humiliated him through snarky and witty messages.
6. Hermione Clowning on Her Stalker
In Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Hermione Granger had one of her most unhinged moments. After having been bullied by a reporter Rita Skeeter for the entire school year, Hermione finally learned her stalker’s secret and locked her in a jar in her Animagi form, effectively holding the reporter hostage and torturing her.
5. McGonagall Being an Unexpected Bro
In Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Minerva McGonagall was one of the biggest Dolores Umbridge...
- 5/5/2024
- by dean-black@startefacts.com (Dean Black)
- STartefacts.com
Despite being powerful wizards, the Harry Potter characters always needed somebody’s help and company while studying the magic and then fighting against the evil forces.
Redditors chose their favorite onscreen partnerships of the franchise, with 5 of them being enlisted here.
5. Neville Longbottom & Luna Lovegood
These wizards have a lot in common: they both have lost family members and the majority of the students don't understand their inner conflicts. It’s no surprise they get together not only as the main members of Dumbledore’s army, but in the final battle of Hogwarts too. Sadly, after that they eventually separate pursuing their own paths.
4. Harry Potter & Ron Weasley
This double act is made up by two “codependent losers”, as voiced by Redditor @Familiar-Budget-7140. Although Harry and Ron are more associated with constituting a trio alongside Hermione, they did many essential things without the girl, from finding the solution to the...
Redditors chose their favorite onscreen partnerships of the franchise, with 5 of them being enlisted here.
5. Neville Longbottom & Luna Lovegood
These wizards have a lot in common: they both have lost family members and the majority of the students don't understand their inner conflicts. It’s no surprise they get together not only as the main members of Dumbledore’s army, but in the final battle of Hogwarts too. Sadly, after that they eventually separate pursuing their own paths.
4. Harry Potter & Ron Weasley
This double act is made up by two “codependent losers”, as voiced by Redditor @Familiar-Budget-7140. Although Harry and Ron are more associated with constituting a trio alongside Hermione, they did many essential things without the girl, from finding the solution to the...
- 5/5/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Ava Raxa)
- STartefacts.com
The Marauders used to be a close group of friends at Hogwarts, but, as the saying goes, one of them was not like the others. Peter Pettigrew ruined the lives of all his friends by betraying them, and we rightfully despise him for it. But what’s interesting is that in the end, some tiny bit of the Marauder woke up in him — and just like his three ex-friends, he sacrificed himself so that Harry Potter could live.
So until the end, those four people still had something in common, as unlikely as it is.
James, Sirius, and Remus Willingly Died for Harry
The sacrifice is much more obvious with the three other Marauders, so we’ll start with them. James Potter and his wife Lily both sacrificed themselves to save their baby son; while Lily died because she didn’t want to live in the world where she stepped aside,...
So until the end, those four people still had something in common, as unlikely as it is.
James, Sirius, and Remus Willingly Died for Harry
The sacrifice is much more obvious with the three other Marauders, so we’ll start with them. James Potter and his wife Lily both sacrificed themselves to save their baby son; while Lily died because she didn’t want to live in the world where she stepped aside,...
- 5/2/2024
- by dean-black@startefacts.com (Dean Black)
- STartefacts.com
Harry Potter is one of the most popular franchises in the world, originally coming to life as a series of children’s novels written by author J.K. Rowling. For years, fans have fantasized about visiting the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, the principal setting of the books and their multi-billion dollar grossing film adaptations.
A still from Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows- Part 2
However, one dark fan theory about the franchise proposes the idea that Hogwarts doesn’t really exist, at least not as a safe haven for young wizards. Instead, the fan theory reimagines and recontextualizes the story as an extended metaphor for mental health issues. As a result, the theory forces fans to grapple with the idea that Harry was never really a wizard and Hogwarts is a much darker place than they originally anticipated.
Dark Harry Potter Theory Claims Harry Was Never a Wizard
There...
A still from Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows- Part 2
However, one dark fan theory about the franchise proposes the idea that Hogwarts doesn’t really exist, at least not as a safe haven for young wizards. Instead, the fan theory reimagines and recontextualizes the story as an extended metaphor for mental health issues. As a result, the theory forces fans to grapple with the idea that Harry was never really a wizard and Hogwarts is a much darker place than they originally anticipated.
Dark Harry Potter Theory Claims Harry Was Never a Wizard
There...
- 4/24/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
J.K. Rowling is not someone who shies away from killing characters in the Harry Potter franchise. Starting from his parents to deaths that crushed the souls of fans, such as Fred Weasley, Sirius Black, and even Severus Snape. The very act of a character dying plays a narrative role as well as an impactful one on both the audiences and the characters within the story.
The iconic ‘7 Harrys’ Scene from Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows – Part One
Many times, authors find themselves regretting or relishing the characters that die by their hands. Out of the many that met their end by Voldemort’s wand, there is only one whom Rowling wishes she could have done justice to.
Suggestedjk Rowling’s Original Harry Potter Ending Was So Disastrously Bizarre It’d Have Created an Uglier Controversy Than Her Transphobic Remarks
Not only was this character killed off brutally and unjustly,...
The iconic ‘7 Harrys’ Scene from Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows – Part One
Many times, authors find themselves regretting or relishing the characters that die by their hands. Out of the many that met their end by Voldemort’s wand, there is only one whom Rowling wishes she could have done justice to.
Suggestedjk Rowling’s Original Harry Potter Ending Was So Disastrously Bizarre It’d Have Created an Uglier Controversy Than Her Transphobic Remarks
Not only was this character killed off brutally and unjustly,...
- 4/24/2024
- by Adya Godboley
- FandomWire
There’s absolutely no doubt that the Harry Potter’s book series and followed movie franchise are all about the tension that grows as the action proceeds, especially when it comes to Harry Potter himself.
Following the life of a wizard boy that at some point has to fight the world’s most powerful evil magician, the books and the books-based films surely have a lot of dramatical plot twists that are always there to thrill the viewers — but sometimes even Harry Potter’s story had an unnecessary drama.
Though the movie franchise is entirely based on J.K. Rowling’s book series, every so often the directors felt some need to step away from the original plot by adding something of their own to a specific film.
This is exactly what happened to Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince which contains a scene that actually never happened in the book...
Following the life of a wizard boy that at some point has to fight the world’s most powerful evil magician, the books and the books-based films surely have a lot of dramatical plot twists that are always there to thrill the viewers — but sometimes even Harry Potter’s story had an unnecessary drama.
Though the movie franchise is entirely based on J.K. Rowling’s book series, every so often the directors felt some need to step away from the original plot by adding something of their own to a specific film.
This is exactly what happened to Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince which contains a scene that actually never happened in the book...
- 4/22/2024
- by benjamin-patel@startefacts.com (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
The Harry Potter franchise is built so well it’s hard to find severe holes in the plot of both movies and book, however, there are some imperfections which raise the fandom’s questions even 20 years later. In particular, there is one of the magical objects of the Wizarding World, which remains the most debatable one - the Time-Turner.
Being a magical pendant that allows turn back time and alter the past, it helps Hermione to attend more classes than she is physically capable of. It turns out that it’s given to her by Headmaster Dumbledore in the timeline of the third movie, the Prisoner of Azkaban.
Throughout the story, Harry learns about Hermione’s exploitation of this device, and they eventually end up saving Sirius Black and Buckbeak the Hippogriff from execution and themselves from the wolfed-out Professor Lupin and relentless Dementors.
Thus, given the Time-Turner as a tool for saving lives,...
Being a magical pendant that allows turn back time and alter the past, it helps Hermione to attend more classes than she is physically capable of. It turns out that it’s given to her by Headmaster Dumbledore in the timeline of the third movie, the Prisoner of Azkaban.
Throughout the story, Harry learns about Hermione’s exploitation of this device, and they eventually end up saving Sirius Black and Buckbeak the Hippogriff from execution and themselves from the wolfed-out Professor Lupin and relentless Dementors.
Thus, given the Time-Turner as a tool for saving lives,...
- 4/22/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Ava Raxa)
- STartefacts.com
It is a testament to his acting ability that it was years before I realized that Gary Oldman is British. With an ability to nail accents, the dedication to drastically change his appearance and the talent to convey the full spectrum of emotions, Oldman is one of the most eclectic and underrated actors of our time.
Born March 21, 1958, in London, Oldman began his acting career on the British stage in 1979, and made his film debut in “Remembrance” in 1982. In 1984, he reluctantly accepted the role of punk rocker Sid Vicious in “Sid and Nancy,” a performance which garnered him critical acclaim and launched a diverse and successful career that has spanned almost four decades, and includes everything from small indie films to blockbuster franchises.
Oldman is well-known for his portrayal of some of the most memorable villains in the history of the cinema, from the campy Zorg in “The Fifth Element...
Born March 21, 1958, in London, Oldman began his acting career on the British stage in 1979, and made his film debut in “Remembrance” in 1982. In 1984, he reluctantly accepted the role of punk rocker Sid Vicious in “Sid and Nancy,” a performance which garnered him critical acclaim and launched a diverse and successful career that has spanned almost four decades, and includes everything from small indie films to blockbuster franchises.
Oldman is well-known for his portrayal of some of the most memorable villains in the history of the cinema, from the campy Zorg in “The Fifth Element...
- 3/15/2024
- by Susan Pennington, Chris Beachum and Misty Holland
- Gold Derby
Gary Oldman is one of the most celebrated actors of his time with roles in popular franchises such as Harry Potter and the Dark Knight. He has also won many accolades such as an Academy Award, and a Golden Globe Award for his performances. Despite critical acclaim as an actor, Oldman’s legacy is haunted by his personal life, particularly the domestic assault allegation against him.
Gary Oldman as Sirius Black in the Harry Potter franchise
During his divorce from then-wife Donya Fiorentino, Oldman was accused of domestic abuse, which garnered severe media attention. While the allegation was proven false and Oldman was publically defended by his son, the incident undeniably impacted the otherwise family-friendly public image and overall nice persona of the actor. Here is how the allegation affected Oldman’s legacy.
Suggested“It was almost blasphemy”: Daisy Ridley Refuses To Forgive Gary Oldman For 1 Controversial Take That...
Gary Oldman as Sirius Black in the Harry Potter franchise
During his divorce from then-wife Donya Fiorentino, Oldman was accused of domestic abuse, which garnered severe media attention. While the allegation was proven false and Oldman was publically defended by his son, the incident undeniably impacted the otherwise family-friendly public image and overall nice persona of the actor. Here is how the allegation affected Oldman’s legacy.
Suggested“It was almost blasphemy”: Daisy Ridley Refuses To Forgive Gary Oldman For 1 Controversial Take That...
- 3/6/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
Well, this one might hopefully be not too controversial, but Naruto and the Harry Potter franchise are way more similar than you think. As our experts sat and discussed the two stories, they quickly realized that Naruto is essentially the anime version of Harry Potter!
From being an orphan kid with a curse to fighting a villain obsessed with immortality, the two stories are eerily similar to each other. And before you pick up arms against us, here are 5 arguments that will convince you that the Japanese manga is an adaptation of Harry Potter.
A still from the Harry Potter franchise 1) Naruto and Harry Potter Were Orphans With A Terrible Childhood
With Voldemort killing Potter’s parents, the young magician is picked up by Dumbledore and placed in the care of the Dursleys. Now, we all know how that went. Living in a cupboard under the stairs, Harry Potter was...
From being an orphan kid with a curse to fighting a villain obsessed with immortality, the two stories are eerily similar to each other. And before you pick up arms against us, here are 5 arguments that will convince you that the Japanese manga is an adaptation of Harry Potter.
A still from the Harry Potter franchise 1) Naruto and Harry Potter Were Orphans With A Terrible Childhood
With Voldemort killing Potter’s parents, the young magician is picked up by Dumbledore and placed in the care of the Dursleys. Now, we all know how that went. Living in a cupboard under the stairs, Harry Potter was...
- 3/2/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
Gary Oldman is one of the most talented active veteran actors in Hollywood right now. He’s graced us with countless unforgettable performances — think of his currently ongoing Apple TV+ show Slow Horses or his role of Dreyfus in Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes and Dracula in Bram Stoker’s Dracula. His most iconic role, however, and arguably, is that of Sirius Black in the Harry Potter franchise. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, the installment where Sirius Black was first introduced, was a massive tonal shift for the franchise as the...
- 1/8/2024
- by Safwan Azeem
- TVovermind.com
Sirius Black is one of the fan-favorite characters of the Harry Potter franchise, despite actually having little screen time compared to some other prominent characters. The love for Black comes from ‘Harry Potter’ fans who read the books – and those who really cherish and appreciate the performance that Gary Oldman had given us as Sirius.
However, Gary Oldman himself isn’t a big fan of his performance as Sirius Black. He debuted in the role in 2004’s ‘Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban’ and absolutely nailed it in the eyes of fans. In his own opinion, however, he could’ve done a lot better. Speaking on the ‘Happy Sad Confused’ podcast recently, Oldman called his performance in the franchise ‘mediocre’:
“I think my work is mediocre in it. No, I do. Maybe if I had read the books like Alan [Rickman], if I had got ahead of the curve,...
However, Gary Oldman himself isn’t a big fan of his performance as Sirius Black. He debuted in the role in 2004’s ‘Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban’ and absolutely nailed it in the eyes of fans. In his own opinion, however, he could’ve done a lot better. Speaking on the ‘Happy Sad Confused’ podcast recently, Oldman called his performance in the franchise ‘mediocre’:
“I think my work is mediocre in it. No, I do. Maybe if I had read the books like Alan [Rickman], if I had got ahead of the curve,...
- 12/30/2023
- by Luka Glavas
- Fiction Horizon
Gary Oldman had a confession to make when he appeared on Josh Horowitz’s Happy Sad Confused podcast: He is not a fan of his performances as Sirius Black in the Harry Potter franchise. Sitting down with the media journalist during the last days of 2023, Oldman was in good spirits when he admitted, “I think my work is mediocre in [those movies].”
Oldman is referring specifically to when he appeared as the Wizarding World’s most notorious escaped convict, and surprise godfather of Harry Potter, in the films Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004), Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005), and Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007).
“No, I do,” he continued. “Maybe if I had read the books like Alan [Rickman], if I had got ahead of the curve, if I had known what’s coming, I honestly think I would have played it differently.” He went on to elaborate,...
Oldman is referring specifically to when he appeared as the Wizarding World’s most notorious escaped convict, and surprise godfather of Harry Potter, in the films Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004), Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005), and Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007).
“No, I do,” he continued. “Maybe if I had read the books like Alan [Rickman], if I had got ahead of the curve, if I had known what’s coming, I honestly think I would have played it differently.” He went on to elaborate,...
- 12/29/2023
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
The “Harry Potter” film franchise might have saved Gary Oldman’s career, but he’s not giving himself much praise for his performance as Sirius Black. Oldman debuted as the fan favorite character in 2004’s “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.” During a recent interview on the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast, the Oscar winner called his acting in the “Harry Potter” movies “mediocre.” Most fans across the world would probably disagree.
“I think my work is mediocre in it,” Oldman said to the shock of podcast host Josh Horowitz. “No, I do. Maybe if I had read the books like Alan [Rickman], if I had got ahead of the curve, if I had known what’s coming, I honestly think I would have played it differently.”
Not that Oldman often has praise for himself when he watches one of his performances. As he added: “It’s like anything, if I...
“I think my work is mediocre in it,” Oldman said to the shock of podcast host Josh Horowitz. “No, I do. Maybe if I had read the books like Alan [Rickman], if I had got ahead of the curve, if I had known what’s coming, I honestly think I would have played it differently.”
Not that Oldman often has praise for himself when he watches one of his performances. As he added: “It’s like anything, if I...
- 12/29/2023
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Gary Oldman thinks his performance in the 'Harry Potter' movies was "mediocre".The 65-year-old actor joined the wizard franchise for the third film playing Harry's godfather Sirius Black in 2004's 'Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban' and reprising the role in three more movies, but Oldman has now admitted he's not proud of his portrayal of the character.During an appearance on Josh Horowitz's 'Happy Sad Confused' podcast, Oldman explained: "I think my work is mediocre in it."Oldman said he wishes he'd taken the time to read J. K. Rowling's books on which the films were based like his late co-star Alan Rickman - who played Professor Severus Snape - because it would have changed the way he portrayed Sirius Black.He added: "Maybe if I had read the books like Alan, if I had got ahead of the curve, if I had known what's coming,...
- 12/29/2023
- by Louise Mary Randell
- Bang Showbiz
Hollywood actor Gary Oldman, whose streaming series ‘Slow Horses’ returned for a third season last month, critiqued his performance as Sirius Black in the ‘Harry Potter’ franchise on the latest episode of Josh Horowitz’s ‘Happy Sad Confused’ podcast.
Gary Oldman, 65, thinks his portrayal of the beloved Harry Potter character was “mediocre”, reports People magazine.
After telling Horowitz, “I think my work is mediocre in it,” the Oscar winner said he believes he could have performed the role “differently”.
As per People, his approach may have been different if he had read J.K. Rowling’s original books before starring in the films, as his late co-star, Alan Rickman, said. “Maybe if I had read the books like Alan, if I had got ahead of the curve, if I had known what’s coming, I honestly think I would have played it differently,” Gary said on the podcast.
The actor joined...
Gary Oldman, 65, thinks his portrayal of the beloved Harry Potter character was “mediocre”, reports People magazine.
After telling Horowitz, “I think my work is mediocre in it,” the Oscar winner said he believes he could have performed the role “differently”.
As per People, his approach may have been different if he had read J.K. Rowling’s original books before starring in the films, as his late co-star, Alan Rickman, said. “Maybe if I had read the books like Alan, if I had got ahead of the curve, if I had known what’s coming, I honestly think I would have played it differently,” Gary said on the podcast.
The actor joined...
- 12/29/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Gary Oldman is opening up about why he judges his past performances so harshly, including his portrayal of Sirius Black in the Harry Potter franchise.
On the latest episode of the Happy Sad Confused podcast, the actor told host Josh Horowitz of playing the framed wizard: “I think my work is mediocre in it.”
Oldman suggested that he may have portrayed Sirius Black differently or better if he’d had any idea of what was coming next in J.K. Rowling’s future books, like his co-star Alan Rickman, who played Professor Snape, did.
“Maybe if I had read the books like Alan, if I had got ahead of the curve, if I had known what’s coming, I honestly think I would have played it differently,” the Bram Stoker’s Dracula actor explained.
But his role in the Harry Potter films isn’t the only performance he has critiqued. Oldman...
On the latest episode of the Happy Sad Confused podcast, the actor told host Josh Horowitz of playing the framed wizard: “I think my work is mediocre in it.”
Oldman suggested that he may have portrayed Sirius Black differently or better if he’d had any idea of what was coming next in J.K. Rowling’s future books, like his co-star Alan Rickman, who played Professor Snape, did.
“Maybe if I had read the books like Alan, if I had got ahead of the curve, if I had known what’s coming, I honestly think I would have played it differently,” the Bram Stoker’s Dracula actor explained.
But his role in the Harry Potter films isn’t the only performance he has critiqued. Oldman...
- 12/29/2023
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Gary Oldman’s portrayal as Harry Potter’s tragic godfather Sirius Black is widely regarded as one of the stronger castings in the beloved series, but Oldman himself doesn’t seem to agree. In a recent interview, the actor criticized his performance in the films.
Speaking with Josh Horowitz in the latest episode of the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Oldman acknowledged Black as among his most commonly cited roles when fans approach him, but admitted he didn’t have the same enthusiasm the fans have.
“I think my work is mediocre in it,...
Speaking with Josh Horowitz in the latest episode of the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Oldman acknowledged Black as among his most commonly cited roles when fans approach him, but admitted he didn’t have the same enthusiasm the fans have.
“I think my work is mediocre in it,...
- 12/29/2023
- by Ethan Millman
- Rollingstone.com
Gary Oldman is looking back on his experience playing Sirius Black in the Harry Potter movies.
The 64-year-old actor made his debut playing Harry Potter’s imprisoned godfather in 2004′s Prisoner of Azkaban and died on screen in 2007′s Order of the Phoenix before making a cameo in the final movie in 2011.
Years after he hung up his cape and wand, he revisited his performance in the franchise while on the Happy Sad Confused podcast and deemed it lacking. Gary also jokingly reflected on what he deemed to be one of his hardest scenes to film.
Read more about Gary Oldman’s Harry Potter experience…
“I think my work is mediocre in it,” Gary admitted during the interview, comparing his performance to Professor Snape actor Alan Rickman‘s. “No, I do. Maybe if I had read the books like Alan, if I had got ahead of the curve, if I had known what’s coming,...
The 64-year-old actor made his debut playing Harry Potter’s imprisoned godfather in 2004′s Prisoner of Azkaban and died on screen in 2007′s Order of the Phoenix before making a cameo in the final movie in 2011.
Years after he hung up his cape and wand, he revisited his performance in the franchise while on the Happy Sad Confused podcast and deemed it lacking. Gary also jokingly reflected on what he deemed to be one of his hardest scenes to film.
Read more about Gary Oldman’s Harry Potter experience…
“I think my work is mediocre in it,” Gary admitted during the interview, comparing his performance to Professor Snape actor Alan Rickman‘s. “No, I do. Maybe if I had read the books like Alan, if I had got ahead of the curve, if I had known what’s coming,...
- 12/29/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Gary Oldman isn’t a big fan of his portrayal of magician Sirius Black in the Harry Potter franchise.
Speaking to Josh Horowitz on the latest edition of the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Oldman claims his work in the role was meh in the three films he did in the series.
Oldman debuted as Sirius Black in 2004’s Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. He came back for the next two films, ending in 2007’s Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.
“I think my work is mediocre in it,” Oldman claims. “No, I do. Maybe if I had read the books like Alan, if I had got ahead of the curve, if I had known what’s coming, I honestly think I would have played it differently.”
Oldman is his own biggest critic.
“I’ll tell you what it is. It’s like anything,...
Speaking to Josh Horowitz on the latest edition of the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Oldman claims his work in the role was meh in the three films he did in the series.
Oldman debuted as Sirius Black in 2004’s Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. He came back for the next two films, ending in 2007’s Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.
“I think my work is mediocre in it,” Oldman claims. “No, I do. Maybe if I had read the books like Alan, if I had got ahead of the curve, if I had known what’s coming, I honestly think I would have played it differently.”
Oldman is his own biggest critic.
“I’ll tell you what it is. It’s like anything,...
- 12/28/2023
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Gary Oldman doesn’t think his work at Hogwarts was all that magical.
In an interview with Josh Horowitz during the latest “Happy Sad Confused” podcast released Thursday (via Entertainment Weekly), Oldman spoke about his stint as an ensemble member of the popular “Harry Potter” blockbuster franchise. Oldman portrayed the title character’s outlaw godfather, Sirius Black. He first appeared in the 2004 third film “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban,” later reprising the role in 2005’s “Goblet of Fire” and 2007’s “Order of the Phoenix,” after which his character was killed off. He made a final appearance in the series in a cameo for the seventh and final film, “Deathly Hallows — Part 2.”
Although Sirius is by now among Oldman’s most famous roles, the “Darkest Hour” Oscar winner admitted during the interview that he finds his performance in the films lackluster overall. Comparing his work in the movies to...
In an interview with Josh Horowitz during the latest “Happy Sad Confused” podcast released Thursday (via Entertainment Weekly), Oldman spoke about his stint as an ensemble member of the popular “Harry Potter” blockbuster franchise. Oldman portrayed the title character’s outlaw godfather, Sirius Black. He first appeared in the 2004 third film “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban,” later reprising the role in 2005’s “Goblet of Fire” and 2007’s “Order of the Phoenix,” after which his character was killed off. He made a final appearance in the series in a cameo for the seventh and final film, “Deathly Hallows — Part 2.”
Although Sirius is by now among Oldman’s most famous roles, the “Darkest Hour” Oscar winner admitted during the interview that he finds his performance in the films lackluster overall. Comparing his work in the movies to...
- 12/28/2023
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
Everyone’s their own worst critic. People can take you down as many pegs as they please, but it’s nothing compared to when you’re alone, chastising yourself for mistakes made or actions you regret. Gary Oldman knows this, and perhaps that’s why he’s saying the quiet part out loud in a new interview with Josh Horowitz on the latest Happy Sad Confused podcast. During their chin wag, Oldman told Horowitz he thinks his performance as Sirius Black in the Harry Potter film franchise is “mediocre.” Oldman cites ill preparation for what he believes is an underwhelming performance despite hordes of Potterheads loving his portrayal of the wizard criminal turned hero.
Oldman debuted as Sirius Black in 2004’s Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, aka my favorite Harry Potter film in the series.
“I think my work is mediocre in it,” says Oldman. “No, I do.
Oldman debuted as Sirius Black in 2004’s Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, aka my favorite Harry Potter film in the series.
“I think my work is mediocre in it,” says Oldman. “No, I do.
- 12/28/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Gary Oldman has played an eclectic mix of roles in his forty-year acting career, from his Oscar-winning turn as Winston Churchill in “Darkest Hour” to his current run as M15 administrator Jackson Lamb on the Apple TV+ series “Slow Horses.” But the British actor might have the most affection for his blockbuster roles in the “Harry Potter” and “Batman” franchises, which he credits with reviving his acting career and saving his personal life.
Appearing on “The Drew Barrymore Show,” Oldman reflected on playing Sirius Black in the “Harry Potter” movies and Commissioner Gordon in Christopher Nolan’s “Dark Knight” trilogy. He explained that the convenient shooting schedules of blockbuster franchises allowed him to focus on his family in the early 2000s while keeping a foot in the acting world.
“At 42 years old, I woke up divorced and I had custody of [my] boys,” Oldman said. “That, in itself, was… that was...
Appearing on “The Drew Barrymore Show,” Oldman reflected on playing Sirius Black in the “Harry Potter” movies and Commissioner Gordon in Christopher Nolan’s “Dark Knight” trilogy. He explained that the convenient shooting schedules of blockbuster franchises allowed him to focus on his family in the early 2000s while keeping a foot in the acting world.
“At 42 years old, I woke up divorced and I had custody of [my] boys,” Oldman said. “That, in itself, was… that was...
- 12/16/2023
- by Christian Zilko
- Indiewire
Poll any 25 movie fans on what their favorite Gary Oldman performance is and you’ll get nearly as many answers (I’ll take Sid Vicious in Sid and Nancy). But one that surely connected with a core audience was Sirius Black in the Harry Potter series. And it was those movies – and by taking on James Gordon in Christopher Nolan’s Batman movies – that helped him find a balance between work and home life.
Speaking on The Drew Barrymore Show (via Variety), Gary Oldman said the turmoil following his divorce from third wife Donya Fiorentino put him in a tough situation when it came time to manage his career and bond with his sons. Fortunately, some high-profile projects were on the horizon, with both Prisoner of Azkaban and Batman Begins being released within just about one year of each other. As he told the host, “Thank God for Harry Potter…...
Speaking on The Drew Barrymore Show (via Variety), Gary Oldman said the turmoil following his divorce from third wife Donya Fiorentino put him in a tough situation when it came time to manage his career and bond with his sons. Fortunately, some high-profile projects were on the horizon, with both Prisoner of Azkaban and Batman Begins being released within just about one year of each other. As he told the host, “Thank God for Harry Potter…...
- 12/16/2023
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
Hollywood star Gary Oldman has shared why he’ll always be grateful for the ‘Harry Potter’ films. The ‘Slow Horses’ star, who is father to sons Alfie, Gulliver, and Charlie and stepson William, explained that he was cast as Harry Potter’s godfather Sirius Black after becoming a single father.
Oldman divorced his ex-wife, Donya Fiorentino, in 2001. “At 42 years old, I woke up divorced and I had custody of these boys and so that, in itself, was…” he said on ‘The Drew Barrymore Show’, reports Entertainment Weekly.
“That was hard because there was a shift in the industry where a lot of productions were being (filmed in), it was Hungary, Budapest, Prague, Australia, you know, all of these places.”
Barrymore then explained to the audience that filming locations had shifted around the globe due to “tax reasons”. As a result, Oldman said he “turned down a lot of work” in...
Oldman divorced his ex-wife, Donya Fiorentino, in 2001. “At 42 years old, I woke up divorced and I had custody of these boys and so that, in itself, was…” he said on ‘The Drew Barrymore Show’, reports Entertainment Weekly.
“That was hard because there was a shift in the industry where a lot of productions were being (filmed in), it was Hungary, Budapest, Prague, Australia, you know, all of these places.”
Barrymore then explained to the audience that filming locations had shifted around the globe due to “tax reasons”. As a result, Oldman said he “turned down a lot of work” in...
- 12/16/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Gary Oldman is deeply grateful for his starring roles in two successful film franchises, which he credits with saving him.
The 65-year-old actor explained how they changed his life during an appearance on The Drew Barrymore Show.
Read more about the roles…
While on the show, Gary explained that he was a single dad to two boys at a time when projects were filming overseas.
“I turned down a lot of work,” he explained. Thankfully, two roles came along that helped him change things.
“Thank God for Harry Potter,” he said. “Thank God for Harry Potter. I tell you, the two — Batman and Harry Potter — really, they saved me. Because it meant that I could do the least amount of work for the most amount of money and then be home with the kids.”
If you forgot, Gary played Sirius Black in Harry Potter and Jim Gordon in the Christopher Nolan‘s Batman saga.
The 65-year-old actor explained how they changed his life during an appearance on The Drew Barrymore Show.
Read more about the roles…
While on the show, Gary explained that he was a single dad to two boys at a time when projects were filming overseas.
“I turned down a lot of work,” he explained. Thankfully, two roles came along that helped him change things.
“Thank God for Harry Potter,” he said. “Thank God for Harry Potter. I tell you, the two — Batman and Harry Potter — really, they saved me. Because it meant that I could do the least amount of work for the most amount of money and then be home with the kids.”
If you forgot, Gary played Sirius Black in Harry Potter and Jim Gordon in the Christopher Nolan‘s Batman saga.
- 12/15/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Gary Oldman appeared on “The Drew Barrymore Show” this week and expressed gratitude for the “Harry Potter” and “Batman” film franchises for saving him, both in his career and his personal life. Acting jobs were drying up for Oldman before he got cast as Sirius Black and James “Jim” Gordon — two roles that made him a fan favorite among genre fans and gave his career the star power it never had before.
“At 42 years old, I woke up divorced and I had custody of [my] boys,” Oldman said. “That, in itself, was… that was hard because there was a shift in the industry where a lot of productions were being [filmed in] Hungary, Budapest, Prague, Australia, you know, all of these places. So, I turned down a lot of work.”
“Thank God for ‘Harry Potter,’” he said. “Thank God for ‘Harry Potter.’ I tell you, the two — ‘Batman’ and ‘Harry Potter’ — really, they saved me,...
“At 42 years old, I woke up divorced and I had custody of [my] boys,” Oldman said. “That, in itself, was… that was hard because there was a shift in the industry where a lot of productions were being [filmed in] Hungary, Budapest, Prague, Australia, you know, all of these places. So, I turned down a lot of work.”
“Thank God for ‘Harry Potter,’” he said. “Thank God for ‘Harry Potter.’ I tell you, the two — ‘Batman’ and ‘Harry Potter’ — really, they saved me,...
- 12/15/2023
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
This article is presented by Pop Mart
We’re nearing the end of the murderer’s row (complimentary) part of the year. There’s been the back-to-school extravaganza of September, spookiness of October, glorious chow-time of Thanksgiving, and finally the gift-giving joy of December as the clean-up hitter. Christmas and holiday gift-shopping can be difficult, as you want to please all the people you care about — whether it be friends, family, acquaintances, or, heck, even enemies — while also being creative about it.
And, true believers, accomplishing such a feat is no easy task. Only the mightiest can pull it off. If you’re one of those that salivate over the prestigious moniker of Gifting King or Queen, then some help will certainly go a long way.
As it turns out, the jolly folks over at Pop Mart are here to help you out! They offer a wide variety of products from action figures,...
We’re nearing the end of the murderer’s row (complimentary) part of the year. There’s been the back-to-school extravaganza of September, spookiness of October, glorious chow-time of Thanksgiving, and finally the gift-giving joy of December as the clean-up hitter. Christmas and holiday gift-shopping can be difficult, as you want to please all the people you care about — whether it be friends, family, acquaintances, or, heck, even enemies — while also being creative about it.
And, true believers, accomplishing such a feat is no easy task. Only the mightiest can pull it off. If you’re one of those that salivate over the prestigious moniker of Gifting King or Queen, then some help will certainly go a long way.
As it turns out, the jolly folks over at Pop Mart are here to help you out! They offer a wide variety of products from action figures,...
- 11/27/2023
- by Michael Ahr
- Den of Geek
One of the more pleasant surprises of "Avengers: Endgame" was the early reveal that this was going to be a time travel story. The MCU had never really done time travel prior to this point, and for obvious reasons they would never really do it again. Messing with time can cause massive plot holes, after all, so it's best to do it sparingly. But as for how "Endgame" handled it? It's hard to complain. It gave fans an opportunity to go back through some of the series' greatest hits, allowing us to look back at how much our characters — particularly Captain America and Iron Man — had grown over the years. The storytelling choice was, by basically any measurement, a massive success.
Screenwriter Stephen McFeely looked to the first two "Back to the Future" movies as some inspiration for writing the movie, but most importantly he looked to "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban,...
Screenwriter Stephen McFeely looked to the first two "Back to the Future" movies as some inspiration for writing the movie, but most importantly he looked to "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban,...
- 11/26/2023
- by Michael Boyle
- Slash Film
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban was a transitional film for the franchise. The young cast, including Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint, were getting older, and the kid’s movie style of the first two movies would have to be abandoned to reflect an aging cast and fanbase. It helped that J.K Rowling’s book, which introduced fan favorite Sirius Black (to be played by Gary Oldman), was notably darker than the previous volumes.
To that end, Chris Columbus stepped aside as director, and Warner Bros brought in Alfonso Cuarón. While he’s nearly a household name now, at the time, Cuaron was only known for the well-regarded family film A Little Princess and Y tu mamá también. In the end, he proved to be an inspired choice, with many lauding the film as one of the franchise’s best instalments and a high watermark for the movies to follow.
To that end, Chris Columbus stepped aside as director, and Warner Bros brought in Alfonso Cuarón. While he’s nearly a household name now, at the time, Cuaron was only known for the well-regarded family film A Little Princess and Y tu mamá también. In the end, he proved to be an inspired choice, with many lauding the film as one of the franchise’s best instalments and a high watermark for the movies to follow.
- 9/21/2023
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
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