How Gary Oldman Landed His Dream Role as a Farting Slob in 'Slow Horses' | TheWrap Magazine

Several years ago, Gary Oldman was talking to his manager, Douglas Urbanski, when he made a modest request. He wanted, he told Urbanski, to do a project - a TV series, maybe - where he could play a well-written character over a more extensive arc than you’d get in a two-hour movie. He’d rather not have to do an accent or wear cumbersome costumes - in fact, he’d prefer it if there weren’t too many costume changes at all. He didn’t want a role that required the kind of prosthetics and extensive makeup work that helped win him an Oscar for “Darkest Hour.” Oh, and it’d be great if it was set in the world of espionage.
A while after he gave Urbanski that wishlist, the two men were on a plane together. Urbanski was perusing a script. “What are you reading?” Oldman asked him.
“I’m reading a character who’s about to become your new best friend,” Urbanski said. “I won’t say anything more than that.”
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[@ShaneBaker]

Slow Horses as a TV show is as good as the books deserve. Keep them coming!!

[@KutchaKutchakutchinKutchin]

A terrific show. The cast is best and Gary Oldman is outstanding.

[@Groton1883]

Fantastic show, we all can’t wait for it to return. Oldman is brilliant

[@lemonesnicket]

Such a quality character that only a Mr. Oldman could deliver.

[@paulleverton9569]

I love Oldman but thought he was a strange choice to play George Smiley. He would have made a better Bill Hayden. Maybe I was annoyed because I've spent decades waiting to see Simon Russell Beale play Smiley. He's absolutely perfect for the role.

[@SgtMjr]

Gary Oldman as George Smiley: On screen for 10 mins doesn't say a line only looks and reactions, captures Le Carre's character brilliantly. Gary Oldman as Jackson Lamb: Wakes himself up with a massive fart, captures Herron's character brilliantly.

[@vmcv3284]

I still think that the line :How's the drinking? - Fine, thanks. it's one of the best lines in the history of TV

[@larryboyes7276]

Fantastic books by Herron, and fantastic characterisation by Oldman. Jackson Lamb is a hero.

[@petergabriel8448]

He carries the whole show. Brillant!

[@ladalekoehler2176]

I would love any movie Gary Oldman is in. But I like this character.

[@whya2ndaccount]

Slow Horses is the new Smiley's People.

[@davidh4048]

My favourite actor ever, and jackson lamb is so funny. Nobody else could have played the role.

[@yurikondratesq]

Awesome series, took part in two different seasons, LOVED IT

[@mccann444]

Outstanding by Oldman again . I love the series and the humour and seriousness of the drama I really must get the books looking forward to the 4 th Series ❤️

[@flapsnakes]

Gary is the jack Lemon of our era!!!

[@bonnyvondolores2647]

Only Gary Oldman could make Lamb a lovable character !

[@emgee44]

Ladies and gentlemen, your new superhero…Jackson Lamb 😅

[@TheKeenanno1]

Gary Oldman is Jackson Lamb.

[@lukeharris3949]

Obnoxious but honourable. Rude and disgusting but not toxic. I like Jackson Lamb. Thank you Gary Oldman. For taking Lamb off the page and successfully putting him on the screen.

[@kengruz669]

Love this man's work and this show.

[@scottwalker6020]

Absolutely love this show and Gary Oldman is brilliant!

[@jdzube2933]

Easily the best show on Apple TV.

[@ManJunk427]

Such a great and so far... underated show. Found it by accident and can't wait for season 4 and beyond. Blends comedy, drama and action... Superbly.

[@gpTeacher]

It's a wonderful show that is totally immersive. LOVE IT!

[@alho9231]

Can't wait for the next season! 👊

[@mishkalarsoncreations]

I love this show and him!!!

[@boots2926]

Gary and the whole cast make this series. Plus, as a Londoner I get to see locations i know fairly well. Not the posh ones, the shit holes too.

[@gobrandsocial4798]

Love this show

[@annreid1965]

I F*kin love Jackson Lamb and Gary Oldman!!!

[@jonathanpeterson1984]

True Romance will ALWAYS be in my top 5.

[@frednurc4088]

Leon

[@NazSBG]

Brilliant actor. His character in Leon (Norman Stansfield) is one of his best. His character was off the wall, bat shit phycotic and he played it extremely well!

[@PlasmaCoolantLeak]

So looking forward to Season 4.

[@jeanhawken4482]

The most wonderful actor.

[@eliaca82]

I love him!

[@mrdanyel73]

Love that show

[@BenedictHarris]

NO. Gary Oldman's dream role was one Jean-Baptiste Emanuel Zorg.

[@bathsaltshero]

and now a farting dracula is an image in my mind XD

[@muiresuilgorm3452]

Great to see him enjoying himself.

[@stuartevered230]

Best thing on TV. The books are great, partly because of the TV characters.

[@andymcclurg9916]

If only this wasn't an Apple exclusive

[@christopherliston2371]

Great books, great series. A Unicorn.

[@ladalekoehler2176]

I will probably have to wait a couple of years to get this series because I’m on a fixed budget and my internet is the cheapest unfortunately but this series sounds funny and interesting. I just hope Mr. Oldman health is ok for them to ask him to gain weight for the show. I love all his characters he does.

[@fredperry523]

I suspect Oldman - just played himself !

[@kdee8166]

I prefer his low key roles such as Smiley far more. His performance in The Dark Knight was exhausting; charging around amd shouting with no end result, couldn't work that one out. He was good as Churchill.

[@paulleverton9569]

Season 4 starts September 4th.

[@Amaryllis1970]

Of course he has a fart consultant. ❤

[@AMPProf]

What.. IM LOST

[@IsabelMacNeill]

The best

[@simonablett8613]

Great drama. Pity it is only on Apple TV😢

[@kenjones102]

If it wasn't done in England by British actors, it wouldn't play nearly as well. When it returns to Apple TV, I may have to go through the ridiculous hoops and loops to sign up again.

[@ss-oq9pc]

He carries the entire show. Though the way they call middle eastern people "Asian" is absolutely laughable woke/PC bs.

[@manomitmitra6903]

I copied those insults of Jackson Lamb and used in everywhere....

[@machinetaker]

I don’t care who I hit! I don’t care what I do wrong! This your mess I’m stuck in. I really don’t belong…😊

[@petergranland9944]

Great series ..would highly recommend not for the squeamish

[@spiralx6249]

Series 1 is OK. 2, with the Russians, nastier. 3 follows that.