Young Tom was played by Hero Fiennes-Tiffin and teenage Tom was played by Frank Dillane in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Of course we know that Ralph Fiennes played the iconic Lord Voldemort - AKA the changed Tom Riddle.

James McAvoy said on the 'Happy Sad Confused' podcast that he was once offered a large sum of money to be held on retainer to appear in the first 'Harry Potter' movie, and that he declined the role in order to find more consistent acting work.

James McAvoy auditioned for the Harry Potter film series, and he nearly had the part, but upon the advice of his agent, the Scottish actor turned it down and instead took a stage role for which he was booed off stage. McAvoy recalled the story in an interview on the Happy Sad Confused podcast recently.

James McAvoy has opened up about being offered a role in the first Harry Potter movie, but turning it down after being offered a 'ton of money'

The Scottish actor, known for his roles in films such as "Atonement," said he was asked to be put on a retainer for the role of Tom Riddle.

James McAvoy says he was nearly cast as the major villain in the Harry Potter film series in the early years of his career.