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Oldman Axed from Harry Potter Film?

Actor Gary Oldman looks unlikely to reprise his role as Sirius Black in the next Harry Potter offering, after reports he has been mysteriously axed from the wizard franchise. Oldman, who has appeared in the last two movies adapted from JK Rowling's popular children's books, has yet to be signed for a third term - even though filming for Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix has already begun. The actor's manager, Douglas Urbanski, tells British newspaper The Sun, "You will be shocked to learn there are no plans for Gary to appear in the film. To say we are puzzled is an understatement at the very least! We are left with no choice but to pursue other employment for him." Vanessa Davis, spokeswoman for production company Warner Brothers, confirms no deal has been reached, but insists there is still time to resolve the confusion. She says, "With any film the priority is confirming the cast who will be on the set from the outset."

Regarding Gary Oldman as Sirius Black:

From http://www.imdb.com


I thought Gary Oldman did a great job. He was one of the major reasons I loved the 3rd movie so much. I'll be sad if he's not returning to the cast.

LOS ANGELES (KP International) The buzz surrounding whether or not British actor Gary Oldman would reprise his role of Sirius Black in the next "Harry Potter" movie has been silenced - Oldman's back.

Producer David Heyman sets the record straight: "We're not shooting his part for quite a while, and as is always the case, you begin with the parts that are most pressing," he said. "We have every intention of having Gary Oldman play Sirius Black.

Rumours that Oldman would not be reprising his role as Harry Potter's godfather were sparked when principal photography for "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" began February 6 before negotiations with the actor had begun.

The David Yates-directed instalment is expected to hit theatres in the summer of 2007.