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Michael Cera Says He Turned Down ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Role Over Fame Concerns

Warner Bros. has paused the series to focus on a new Harry Potter adaptation for HBO

Michael Cera attends Focus Features' "The Phoenician Scheme" New York Premiere at Jazz at Lincoln Center on May 28, 2025 in New York City.
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Overview

  • Cera revealed on The Louis Theroux Podcast that he declined talks for a Fantastic Beasts role because he feared becoming too famous and facing a six-year commitment.
  • The Fantastic Beasts franchise released three films between 2016 and 2022 and was originally planned as a five-movie series.
  • Jude Law and Eddie Redmayne indicated in 2024 that the remaining installments are on hold.
  • Cera said he has since outgrown his fear of fame and would now consider joining a franchise if the project interests him.
  • He joked that his next franchise role could be as a superhero with a quirky passion, such as being a big fan of dairy products.