Arr, me hearties! 'Tis a tale of woe, as this 'Harry Potter' matey be cursin' his own acting skills, callin' 'em mediocre!
2023-12-29
Arrr, me hearties! Gary Oldman, a fearsome matey, be seen sailin' the "Harry Potter" seas as the scurvy dog Sirius Black. But alas, reckonin' be his curse, for he now admits he could've swashbuckled his way to better acting booty!
Gary Oldman, known for his role as Sirius Black in the "Harry Potter" film franchise, recently expressed dissatisfaction with his work in the series. In an interview with Josh Horowitz for the "Happy Sad Confused" podcast, Oldman admitted that he believes his performance was mediocre. He suggested that if he had read the books and known what was coming, he would have played the character differently. Oldman also mentioned his dislike for other past movies he has worked on, stating that he would burn them all and start over. However, he believes that being critical of one's own work can be healthy as long as it doesn't debilitate you. Oldman reflected on a challenging moment during the filming of "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban," where he had to lie by a frozen lake for a week. Despite the difficulties, he humorously noted that it was the hardest thing he had to do. Oldman's comments about his work in the "Harry Potter" franchise come after the revelation that Alan Rickman, who portrayed Professor Severus Snape, was the only actor informed of his character's fate by author J.K. Rowling. Overall, Oldman's humorous and self-critical perspective sheds light on the challenges and personal nature of acting.