It may seem like a no brainer, but with some of the crazier rumors about Harry Potter 5 flying around, it’s nice to have confirmation. Today Warner Bros. confirmed to HPANA that yes, Gary Oldman will return in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix as Sirius Black.

Also returning will be everyone else who ever played a role in the film, and in specific, the underrated David Thewlis (my favorite so far from the films) as Remus Lupin. The more Lupin we get the better.

So there you have it. Enough with the Oldman is out rumors. He’s in, and there’s no getting rid of him. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix starts shooting this summer.

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