Michael Cera reveals why he turned down J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter spinoff Fantastic Beasts
Michael Cera has deliberately selected his roles since he gained fame from movies like Juno (2007) and Super Bad.
37-year-old actor from the show “Arrested Development” shared that he declined an opportunity to join the magical world of J.K. Rowling’s “Harry Potter” series.
The author’s stance on transgender rights didn’t prompt the rejection of the offer; rather, it was due to this stance that several members of the Harry Potter cast, such as Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint, have chosen to distance themselves from her.
On The Louis Theroux Podcast, which was published on Tuesday, Cera discussed his reasons for rejecting a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
I haven’t participated in the Harry Potter spin-off series Fantastic Beasts. To be honest, if someone had asked me, I likely would have chosen not to get involved with it. My guess is that it requires a commitment of around six years or so.
Other than the significant time commitment involved with joining a large company, there seemed to be another factor deterring the director and producer.
He mentioned that he intentionally decided to reduce his involvement slightly or aim for more management over it, regarding his approach.
He mentioned that his style is reminiscent of children’s films, and he had a strong apprehension about becoming excessively famous from his work.
That doesn’t seem to be as big a concern for The Barbie actor any more.
It appears it has evolved slightly. I believe I’ve moved past that specific emotion, but I suspect that’s what it represented back then.
At present, Cera is featured in the eccentric movie titled “The Phoenician Scheme,” directed by Wes Anderson. This film boasts an illustrious ensemble cast that includes Willem Dafoe, Benicio Del Toro, Tom Hanks, Scarlett Johansson, and Benedict Cumberbatch.
Grew up admiring Anderson’s films and considering him a role model, with all my contemporaries sharing this sentiment: ‘He’s the one.’
Cera attributes a significant impact from the writer-director on shaping his overall sensibility towards taste, humor, and ambitions as an actor. Thus, I believe if I align with his work, it’s likely due to growing up immersed in it.
At age 14, the actor began his career as a cast member on the Emmy-winning show “Arrested Development.” Frequently, one of his fellow actors, Will Arnett, would offer praise to him.
In many conversations, he often told me, “You’re incredibly amusing.” This meant a great deal to my sense of self-value and self-assurance since he’s one of the funniest individuals I’ve ever encountered.
The very private actor has been married to his wife Nadine, for an undisclosed amount of time.
In 2022, the performer from Life & Beth revealed their encounter story on Justin Long’s Life Is Short podcast, which took place at a Parisian bar.
In a straightforward manner, the Sacramento star shared that there was no awkwardness; instead, we continued to meet and share smiles. It felt incredibly natural, he said. This encounter with a stranger was unlike anything I’ve experienced before, and it felt as if I could see straight through it all.
The pair have two small kids, with the eldest having arrived in autumn 2021 and the youngest in early 2024.
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2025-06-25 03:09