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Did Michael Cera Turn Down a Role in the Harry Potter Spinoff Fantastic Beasts? He Says…
- Michael Cera revealed on June 25, 2025, that he declined to join the Harry Potter spin-off Fantastic Beasts due to concerns over fame and commitment length.
- He explained his decision stemmed from a fear of becoming too famous, especially from kid-centered franchises, and the prospect of a six-year commitment.
- Casting directors wanted Cera for a major part in Fantastic Beasts, but the franchise's uncertain future and box office struggles contributed to his choice to opt out.
- On the Louis Theroux Podcast, Cera explained that he deliberately chose to reduce his involvement in certain projects due to fear, but he now feels he has moved past that concern.
- His comments suggest he may consider big franchise roles in the future, reflecting a shift from his past cautious attitude toward high-profile projects.
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Michael Cera turned down 'Harry Potter' spinoff role over fears he would get too famous
Jamie McCarthy/WireImage via Getty Images Michael Cera turned down the chance to join the wizarding world of Harry Potter over fears he would become too famous. The actor explained why he passed on the role of Jacob Kowalski in the 2016 spinoff film Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them in a recent appearance on The Louis Theroux Podcast. Cera says he did not entertain the idea of accepting the role when he was being considered for the part. “…
Michael Cera Explains “Big Fear” That Kept Him From Auditioning For ‘Fantastic Beasts’
Although Michael Cera took on a major piece of IP in 2023’s Barbie, he previously turned down another massive Warner Bros. franchise. The actor recently explained that while he turned down a role in the Harry Potter spin-off films Fantastic Beasts, he doesn’t think he has “a franchise resistance” when it comes to his onscreen career. “I think I turned one down once. Yeah, I did. It was a Harry Potter one, Fantastic Beasts,” he recalled on Th…
Michael Cera snubbed Harry Potter role to stop becoming 'too famous' - Entertainment News
Michael Cera used to turn down roles to stop himself becoming "too famous". The 37-year-old actor has opened up on his decision to snub certain projects in the past, including "kids movies" and parts in franchises like the Harry Potter spin-off films Fantastic Beasts. He told t...
Michael Cera turned down ‘Harry Potter’ spin-off role over fears it would make him “too famous”
Michael Cera has revealed he turned down a role in the Fantastic Beasts films because he feared it would make him “too famous”. The Superbad and Scott Pilgrim vs. The World star was speaking on a recent episode of The Louis Theroux Podcast when he admitted that he has deliberately avoided committing to major Hollywood franchises in his career. It was one offer in particular that stood out in his memory – a role in the Harry Potter spin-off serie…
Michael Cera Turned Down 'Fantastic Beasts' Like a Freaking Stud
Granted, this happened way before J.K. Rowling began her villain arc, Michael Cera made a wisely prescient move by taking a hard pass on Fantastic Beasts when the Harry Potter spinoff first started casting. According to Cera, he didn't want... Read more...
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