Gary Oldman is thrilled Demi Moore is having her moment with ‘Substance’ success: She’s ‘very special’

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Demi Moore renaissance.The actor, 66, and “The Substance” actress, 62, starred in the 1995 romance historical drama “The Scarlet Letter” and, 30 years later, he shared that the pair recently reunited.“I’ve not really been that in touch with her, but I just actually reconnected with her because I’ve seen her recently.

She is such a wonderful person, Demi,” Oldman exclusively told The Post at the 2025 Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday. “She really is very special.”Moore has been sweeping this year’s awards season for her role in “The Substance.” The Hollywood icon has taken home Golden Globe and SAG Awards trophies for best actress for her portrayal of Elisabeth Sparkle in the horror film.She was also nominated for a BAFTA but lost to “Anora” star Mikey Madison and is in the running for her first Oscar at Sunday’s Academy Awards — a feat that Oldman is thrilled about.“I couldn’t be happier for her in this moment with this film and this role,” he continued. “I think it’s such a wonderful thing.

And she’s loving it and really riding the wave.”Oldman was also nominated at the 2025 SAG Awards for best actor in a drama series for his role in the Apple TV+ thriller “Slow Horses.” When asked how “The Dark Knight” vet prepared to properly portray the notorious Jackson Lamb, the boss of a dysfunctional team of MI5 agents, Oldman said it was simple. “To tap in, I read the books,” he shared at the SAG Awards. “Everything you want to know about the characters, everything you want to know about the world of ‘Slow Horses’ is really there on the page.

For those who have only seen the show and are fans of the show, then I would recommend picking up a Mick Herron book.“The writing is so good; it’s your map of the world.