Gary Oldman says HBO's 'Harry Potter' series will be more satisfying than the movies
Actor Gary Oldman is betting on HBO's upcoming 'Harry Potter' TV series to outshine the original film franchise. Oldman, who portrayed Sirius Black in four of the Warner Bros. movies, told Variety he believes the show will be 'more satisfying' for fans.
He credits the series format for the potential upgrade, claiming the movies had to significantly cut material from J.K. Rowling's books. According to Oldman, the HBO adaptation will include far more of the original story simply by having more runtime to work with.
The veteran actor didn't hold back his praise for the new project, stating he thinks it will be a bigger crowd-pleaser. His comments point to a common fan critique that the films, while successful, omitted many beloved book details.
HBO is developing a series set in the Wizarding World, though specific plot details and casting remain under wraps. Oldman's endorsement comes from a key insider who lived through the original cinematic magic.
