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The Harry Potter film series, based on J.K. Rowling’s best-selling novels, remains one of the most acclaimed franchises worldwide. While it famously starred Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson in the lead roles, it also featured a veteran actor who joined the series in the third film, Prisoner of Azkaban. This actor played the role of Sirius Black, the titular prisoner, and Harry Potter’s godfather. Yes, you got that right – we’re talking about none other than Gary Oldman.
Over the years, Gary Oldman has delivered spellbinding performances in films and series like The Contender, The Dark Knight Trilogy, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Mank, and Slow Horses, to name a few. But the only role (so far) that earned him the Best Actor Oscar is his portrayal of former UK Prime Minister Winston Churchill in the critically acclaimed WWII drama Darkest Hour. His transformative performance solidified his reputation as one of the finest actors of his generation. Read on to find out more about the film and where to watch it online.
Darkest Hour – Plot & Cast
Directed by Joe Wright (Pride & Prejudice, Hanna), the film begins on the eve of World War II, just a few days after Winston Churchill became the Prime Minister of the UK. The newly appointed PM must now decide whether to negotiate with Adolf Hitler or fight for ideals and freedom, even if it means an imminent invasion by Nazi forces.
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