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 said his decision to decline a role in the 'Fantastic Beasts' movies was based in "a conscientious choice to limit my exposure a little bit"

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.