Gary Oldman Gave Christopher Nolan an Ultimatum on Oppenheimer | Hollywood News

Gary Oldman almost didn't make it into Oppenheimer and it was all because of his hit series slow horses while fans were excited to see Oldman reunite with Christopher Nolan things weren't as simple behind the scenes Oldman known for his roles in the dark knight in Harry Potter found himself having to choose between his commitments the star playing Jackson lamb and Apple tv Plus's slow horses had strict conditions when it came to his appearance in Oppenheimer in a recent interview Oldman revealed that he gave Nolan an ultimatum he could only accept the role if he didn't have to cut his hair if you don't want wigs get someone else to do it Oldman bluntly told Nolan but that's just a glimpse of the behind the scenes challenges for more Insider stories on your favorite Hollywood stars and their latest projects make sure to subscribe to 8mm media on YouTube for exclusive updates and entertainment news oldman's dedication to slow horses has become more than just another acting gig he admitted that being Tethered to an ongoing series means he has to bring his character Jackson lamb wherever he goes even when stepping into a role as significant as President Harry S Truman in Oppenheimer the actor explained that even on a six-month break from slow horses he couldn't fully detach from the character saying lamb is never far away in that sense it's rare to see an actor so committed to a role that they're willing to bring a part of it into other performances but oldman's career wasn't always filled with such high-profile opportunities during an appearance on the Drew Barrymore show he candidly spoke about how roles in Harry Potter and The Dark Knight trilogy revitalized his career at a critical moment thank God for Harry Potter and Batman they saved me Oldman confessed at 42 he was raising his sons alone and turned down jobs that would have required him to be away for long stretches these roles allowed him to maintain a balance between work and family oldman's honesty about his career struggles makes his current success all the more meaningful now he's a fixture in two major Productions and fans Can't Get Enough in slow horses Oldman shines as the scruffy non-nonsense Jackson lamb a role that's far removed from his portrayal of President Truman in Oppenheimer both performances showcase his versatility and unmatched dedication to his craft for anyone keeping up with Hollywood's biggest names oldman's Journey serves as a reminder that even seasoned actors face challenges from balancing family life to working across different genres oldman's story continues to Captivate audiences whether he's Dawning a prosthetic cap or living deep into complex characters his performances are always a must-watch don't miss out on more exclusive stories about Gary Oldman in the latest updates in Hollywood subscribe to 8mm media for Insider news and behind the scenes looks at the entertainment industry's biggest stars [Music]