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Gary Oldman Breaks Free from Villain Typecasting

6/18/2025

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Gary Oldman opened up about his journey from being typecast as a villain to embracing diverse roles in a recent Variety interview. While he relished playing iconic bad guys, such as Dr. Zachary Smith in “Lost in Space,” his transformative role as Commissioner Gordon in Christopher Nolan's “Batman” trilogy marked a thrilling departure, allowing him to explore new dimensions in his craft.

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Gary Oldman opened up about his journey from being typecast as a villain to embracing diverse roles in a recent Variety interview. While he relished playing iconic bad guys, such as Dr. Zachary Smith in “Lost in Space,” his transformative role as Commissioner Gordon in Christopher Nolan's “Batman” trilogy marked a thrilling departure, allowing him to explore new dimensions in his craft.