Cera was reportedly eyed for the role of Jacob Kowalski in the 'Harry Potter' spinoff.Michael Cera opened up about passing on a role in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, the 2016 Harry Potter spinoff starring Eddie Redmayne.

Michael Cera is opening up about why he tried to limit his fame earlier in his career, and how it actually led him to turn down a role in a major franchise. The actor made a recent appearance on The Louis Theroux Podcast, where the host asked him if he has purposefully “resisted franchises” when taking on projects.

Michael Cera let his fear of fame dictate his rule against franchises. The “Phoenician Scheme” actor has long voiced his aversion to celebrity, but the star is now revealing that he turned down a role in “Harry Potter” prequel franchise “ Fantastic Beasts ” because of it.