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.

Although Michael Cera took on a major piece of IP in 2023's 'Barbie', he previously turned down another massive Warner Bros. franchise.

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.