Gary Oldman: 'Harry Potter' and 'Batman' Saved My Career and Personal Life

The actor turned down numerous roles to be with his children, but these franchises allowed him to work less for more money.

Gary Oldman credits the 'Harry Potter' and 'Batman' film franchises for saving his career and personal life, allowing him to be home with his children after his divorce.
Oldman, who played Sirius Black in 'Harry Potter' and James Gordon in 'Batman', was struggling with a shift in the film industry that saw many productions move to international locations.
The actor turned down a lot of work to be with his children, but the 'Harry Potter' and 'Batman' roles allowed him to work less for more money.
During the filming of 'Batman Begins', Oldman made 27 round trips between Los Angeles and London to be with his children.
Oldman's comments were made during an appearance on 'Barrymore Show' to promote his Apple TV+ series, 'Slow Horses.'