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Gary Oldman says new Harry Potter series can be more satisfying, citing lost character detail

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Gary Oldman, who played Sirius Black in the original Harry Potter films, said the upcoming HBO reboot series could be more satisfying because the films sacrificed a lot of character detail. He discussed the series, which is set to premiere this year.

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Fans of Gary Oldman may value his insight on a franchise he was part of and his view on the new series' potential.

Key facts

  1. Gary Oldman, who portrayed Sirius Black, commented on HBO's upcoming Harry Potter reboot series.
  2. He said the new series can be more satisfying than the films.
  3. He claimed many character details were sacrificed in the original films.
  4. The reboot series is scheduled to premiere this year.

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