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Fresh from his appearance in Christopher Nolan’sOppenheimer, Gary Oldman sat down and discussed his lengthy career in show business. The actor made his movie debut in Colin Gregg’s 1982 filmRemembrance, but it was his performance in 1984’sSid and Nancythat propelled his name in the industry.
While those titles do not essentially ring a bell to younger fans, they would most likely remember the actor for his roles in theBatmanandHarry Potterfranchises. Like most celebrities who have done iconic roles, Oldman is either known popularly as Commissioner James Gordon fromThe Dark Knighttrilogy or Sirius Black from J.K. Rowling’s novel.
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Gary Oldman Confesses Fans Know Him More InThe Dark KnightTrilogy
In a video interview withEsquire’s episode ofExplain This,HannibalstarGary Oldmantalked about previous movie roles and revealed that he was not usually recognized in the streets. For a very famous actor who leads a private life, that would be a huge relief. Though, he shared that when people did notice him in public, they mostly remember Oldman as either Commissioner James Gordon or Sirius Black.
While Oldman has a significant role inHarry Potter, he confessed that most fans recognize him fromThe Dark Knightmovies. Even a die-hard Potterhead would only call him “Commissioner Gordon.” He shared:
“I was glamping years ago in El Capitan, and I ran into my dentist who said, ‘My son’s over there, and he would love to meet you. He loves Sirius Black.’ It was a bunch of kids sitting around, and I said, ‘I’m Sirius Black.’ He looked at me, and this kid at the end said, ‘No you’re not. You’re Commissioner Gordon!’”
The kid is a hugeHarry Potterfan, but he won’t acknowledge Oldman as his character in the fantasy film; instead, he insisted on meeting Commissioner Gordon. Whether the kid was fooling around or just did not catch the Sirius Black vibe in Oldman, perhaps because he was not in costume, it was clear that the actor is more famously recognized as Gotham City’s agent of justice.
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Solid Fans Admit Not Recognizing Gary Oldman In TheHarry PotterMovies
Speaking with Paul Fischer viaFemale, Oldman talked about the arc hisBatmancharacter was given when he did the film for the second time with directorChristopher Nolan:
“He is the very moral center of it. He’s absolutely, when you talk about a good guy, they don’t talk better than Jim Gordon. Incorruptible, virtuous, strong, heroic, but understated. So I was thrilled, and Chris said I’d love for you to come back and do it, there’s more to do, and I think you’ll have a great time.”
Just like Batman, Commissioner James Gordon was a face of justice commonly associated with the Caped Crusader. Children grow up admiring the superhero, which is probably why the kid automatically linked Oldman with Commissioner Gordon.
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In fact, many viewers do not recognize the actor inHarry Potter. Despite Oldman claiming the franchise expanded his fan base, some had no idea he was in the film. AReddituser namedUrdnotChivaysaid, “It took me forever to realize that he also plays Sirius Black” while another user namedMyDadIsYourDadconfessed going through “phases of shock, denial and eventually acceptance” when they found out he was also inHarry Potter.
Gary Oldman’s prolific career goes beyond his roles in the two famous franchises. His other highly-rated movie credits also includeTrue Romance,Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, andState of Grace.
The Dark Knightis available to watch on Netflix.
Sources:Esquire,Female,Reddit
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Ariane Cruz is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows with over 3,000 articles published. Her love for pop culture and the creative arts fuels her passion to deliver engaging and informative stories. Her daily consumption of films, shows, and books keeps her energized for the day, along with her mission to serve as the bridge between fans and their favorite franchises.
