[HPFGU-Movie] Re: Sirius: The Casting Game

[patientx3 at aol.com]

In a message dated 5/16/2004 11:28:47 AM Pacific Daylight Time, 
teilani2002 at yahoo.com writes:

>>Hey all, new to the movie group, but not so new in the book group.  
Anyways, re: Oldman as Sirius.  I understand that Oldman is a good 
actor, but according to JKR, Sirius is supposed to be drop dead 
gorgeous. <<

Firstly, you can't be sure if she's referring to Sirius of the past (in 
school and the few years between that and Azkaban) who is quite good looking, or 
the older Sirius who she herself describes as both looking like a vampire and 
looking like a corpse in PoA. Also, since I *only* read the books before OotP 
came out and I got involved in fandom, the Sirius I had in my head was *only* 
from those descriptions and that didn't involve anyone "gorgeous" (for a list of 
Sirius description references look upthread, there was a list posted about 
two days ago). 
Anyway, would you rather have someone "hot" playing the role, or someone 
who's a good actor? (not saying that the other actors you're thinking of are 
'bad', just that if you look at Gary Oldman's work, you'll see he's a fantastic 
actor). It worries me that so many people are worried about what Sirius *looks* 
like, when there is so much more to him than that. Personally, he's my favorite 
character, and after I heard who was cast to play him, I went and watched a 
bunch of Gary Oldman movies and became convinced that he was perfect for the 
role. He has the intensity that Sirius has (and he has dark hair and he's 
british and thin, so he fits the description good enough for me). As for other 
casting, I haven't heard of anyone else being considered for the role.
You're entitled to your opinion and all that (and if you're determined to 
hate the casting, then you will), but at least wait till the movie comes out and 
complain about something more than just what he looks like. 


-Some quotes about Gary Oldman as Sirius:
(this is from a set visit posted back in November, I can find the link if you 
want it)
"We were told, that Gary Oldmans scenes were so intense (simply because of 
the mans talent) that as many cast and crew, when they were able to, went to 
watch as many scenes as they could, he gave 200% for everything, I was told and 
blew them away everytime, so I think we should all congratulate the casting 
people for this choice."

(from the sidebar on the recent Cuaron interview in premiere magazine)
"We needed someone who would be iconic, [at first] you only see Sirius Black 
in posters, and Gary's face alone is so powerful; then once you reveal him, he 
cannot disappoint.Gary gives a whole dramatic twist to his character and goes 
into a very beautiful, pure, emotional place."


-Rebecca


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