Gary Oldman stands up for what is RIGHT! -
Celebrity Hero Summary:
Gary Oldman turned down 'Once in a life time' and 'Which he was so excitedely looking forward to' offer to stick up for the actors union and America!
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Gary Oldman's voice will not be heard in the upcoming Star Wars film [as reported earlier on June 15]. Gary was offered, and agreed to perform in the film, in fact he was excited and looking forward to the work.
The snag that made it impossible however is that this film is being made as a non-SAG (Screen Actor's Guild) film. George Lucas and gang agreed to hire Gary Oldman if he in fact would become a union buster, and perform work illegally overseas.
As a resident of America, and also a member of SAG, out of respect and solidarity with the other members, he could not and would not consider violating his union's rules.
Gary recently appeared as Sirius Black in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.
Thanks to
Wizardnews for the heads up. The news originally appeared at
Douglas Management Group
The news appeared at Gary Oldman's
Manager's Website.
"Ever wondered why our teenage hero Daniel Radcliffe idolized Oldman so much? You might have thought it was because he was such a great actor...Yes that is true but only partly. This article certainly has proved that. I think Mr. Gary Oldman deserves every high respect from all of us for his audacity. "
- FLH