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