James McAvoy Reveals He Turned Down Young Voldemort Role in 'Harry Potter'

The actor declined a lucrative offer early in his career due to the restrictive terms of the contract.

James McAvoy auditioned for the role of young Tom Riddle, who becomes Voldemort, in the 'Harry Potter' films.
The offer included a retainer clause that would have prevented him from taking other roles for about seven months.
McAvoy was offered £40,000 for the role, a significant sum for the then up-and-coming actor.
On the advice of his agent, he turned down the role and instead took a lower-paid theater job.
McAvoy has no regrets, stating the experience was crucial in shaping his acting career.