Gary Oldman In STAR WARS EPISODE VII? "They've Called"

Gary Oldman In STAR WARS EPISODE VII? "They've Called"

Could we see the legendary Gary Oldman become part of yet another big sci-fi/fantasy franchise? The Robocop actor doesn't go into too much detail, but does admit that there's studio interest. Check out the brief video interview after the jump.

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By MarkCassidy - Feb 06, 2014 04:02 AM EST
Filed Under: Star Wars
Source: Sky Movies

While he was doing press rounds for Robocop, Sky Movies quizzed Gary Oldman on whether there was any chance we'd see him in Star Wars - be it in Episode VII or one of the future spin-offs. And sure enough, the ever candid actor reveals that J.J. Abrams and/or Disney are interested in getting him on board in some capacity. Oldman admits that "they've called", but doesn't show any indication that he's agreed to official discussions - he also seems slightly hesitant about signing up to another huge franchise, saying that he's become "cynical" about certain types of roles. That being said, he doesn't rule anything out. Watch the vid for yourselves below.



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BoneSawIsReady
BoneSawIsReady - 2/6/2014, 4:59 AM
Yes! Rebel scum!
JoshBerger
JoshBerger - 2/6/2014, 5:05 AM
Aw,yeah! That is great news. I love me some Gary Oldman. He'll be well suited for an Imperial ranking officer.I can see him as the next Moff Tarkin.
SuperCat
SuperCat - 2/6/2014, 5:15 AM
He' make a great Sith Lord.
ndwwrestler2
ndwwrestler2 - 2/6/2014, 5:24 AM
That would be great. I can understand his hesitance though.
SuperCat
SuperCat - 2/6/2014, 5:25 AM
He'd*
dahamma
dahamma - 2/6/2014, 5:31 AM
This is great news. But is it me or does film had alot of old people in it
BruceWayneNewton
BruceWayneNewton - 2/6/2014, 5:34 AM
This is one guy I cannot get tired of. I want him in everything.
chewish
chewish - 2/6/2014, 5:36 AM
I can see him as a new Obi-Wan type character, to train the new Jedi alongside Han, Luke, and Leia.
batz11
batz11 - 2/6/2014, 5:42 AM
LMAO grif...
I'm also a huge fan of Eisenberg myself, haha...
MiracleMe
MiracleMe - 2/6/2014, 5:43 AM
If only this would happen. Oldman would make ep 7 better than four out of six of the previous SW movies just because of himself.

Dear God if you make this happen I'll start a hospital like Danny Thomas did with St. Jude's, I promise. Also you'll need to make me a multi-millionare.
Amen
MiracleMe
MiracleMe - 2/6/2014, 5:47 AM
@dahamma-
Olman is one 'old man' we want.
BackwardGalaxy
BackwardGalaxy - 2/6/2014, 5:57 AM
If Gary Oldman is willing to be in your movie, you cast Gary Oldman in your movie. I'm pretty sure it's an Amendment or something. Congress passes these things for a reason.
pepe
pepe - 2/6/2014, 6:10 AM
Bring Jar Jar back!!!!!!
ndwwrestler2
ndwwrestler2 - 2/6/2014, 6:17 AM
@grifdeadpoolteabag We don't usually agree...but if they cast Gary Oldman as Bel Iblis, I will be fully on board with that.
ManDeth
ManDeth - 2/6/2014, 6:20 AM
I think Oldman is getting bottled into these harmless old guy roles. He needs to do something with some serious bite like Drexel, Dracula, and his Air Force One villain.
I hope to see him play a bad ass again very soon.
FOOM
FOOM - 2/6/2014, 6:36 AM
Gary! Its a trap!
Donekin
Donekin - 2/6/2014, 6:49 AM
Okay, this guy could give credibility to a Power Rangers movie. All signs point to awesome.
Danbojohnj
Danbojohnj - 2/6/2014, 6:57 AM
Could see him a Jedi,General,Sith or an Imperial Arse.
Phenomenal actor who classes up any film he is in.
beane2099
beane2099 - 2/6/2014, 7:16 AM
They really are looking at everyone. Gary Oldman and Hugo Weaving in the same movie (if they both end up doing it that is). That alone might be too much power for one film.
acalvillo
acalvillo - 2/6/2014, 7:18 AM
Wonderful.
Enki
Enki - 2/6/2014, 7:19 AM
My message to J.J. Abrams and Disney:

You offer Gary Oldman whatever he asks and just get him to sign that contract.

PERIOD.
datNAMEtho
datNAMEtho - 2/6/2014, 7:19 AM
Gary Oldman is the best actor ever. Period.
beto
beto - 2/6/2014, 7:20 AM
Gary Oldman, the Rock, Sam Jackson, RIP Seymour Hoffman.... just them being there made movies better.
RedeyeJedi
RedeyeJedi - 2/6/2014, 7:27 AM
When I read the Thrawn Trilogy I always imagined Oldman in the title role. And while I'm not saying they will use that character in the film, I'll say that I'd lose my f*cking mind if they did. Anyone else think Oldman would own the part of Grand Admiral Thrawn?
beto
beto - 2/6/2014, 7:33 AM
Cumberbatch looks more like Thrawn.
Bloodraven
Bloodraven - 2/6/2014, 7:35 AM
This needs to happen.
beto
beto - 2/6/2014, 7:40 AM
I think Oldman could kick ass even as a GUngan
breakUbatman
breakUbatman - 2/6/2014, 7:42 AM
Rise of the Ewoks
RedeyeJedi
RedeyeJedi - 2/6/2014, 7:45 AM
Cumberbatch definitely looks the part and would do it justice. I just think him playing Khan in Star Trek and then Thrawn in Star Wars is a little redundant. Abrams directing both is already a little off putting.
Dredd97
Dredd97 - 2/6/2014, 7:49 AM
Well he was going to be General Grievous in Sith, but had to drop out cuz of the screen actors guild or some crap. He'd be awesome.
Facade
Facade - 2/6/2014, 8:22 AM
Having him involved could be a step in the right direction.
peppy
peppy - 2/6/2014, 8:23 AM
Gary oldman is the a [frick]ing boss bring it on
Thecoldknight16
Thecoldknight16 - 2/6/2014, 8:38 AM
DISNEY make this happen, can u imagine Gary Oldman in a star wars movie? yes plz,also hurry up and announce the title of the film and some casting, if oldman and/or fassbender and cumberbatch or in it u have my ticket.
teentitansrock
teentitansrock - 2/6/2014, 9:49 AM
I don't mind Gary hope they cast him!
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