20 actors you didn't know almost played iconic roles in the Harry Potter series

Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows - World Premiere - Inside Arrivals - Source: Getty
Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows - World Premiere - Inside Arrivals - Source: Getty

16) Eddie Redmayne (Young Tom Riddle)

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82nd Golden Globe Awards Cocktail Hour - Source: Getty

Eddie Redmayne had auditioned for the role of young Tom Riddle while he was still at university. However, he was not called for the role. The role of young Tom Riddle was given to Christian Coulson. Eddie later bagged the role of Newt in the Fantastic Beast movies.

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