'It was a lot of money': James McAvoy auditioned for a role in Harry Potter years ago and was offered a lot of money. Why he ultimately turned it down

James McAvoy in Speak No Evil/ Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 (side by side)

James McAvoy has a huge amount of work, which includes the X-Men Romantic movies and dramas like Atonement and Becoming JaneHe has also explored horror with films such as Split and EN: Chapter 2However, what remains to be addressed is the Harry Potter series, while many other UK-born actors have. …

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This week, a number of retail brands offered repeated warnings about “cash-strapped” American consumers.

This week, a number of retail brands offered repeated warnings about "cash-strapped" American consumers.

In late August, Walmart (WMT) offered a lifeline to investors concerned about the health of the American consumer. Its chief financial officer, John David Rainey, told investors Walmart customers were being “selective,” but when asked about signs of a broader slowdown, Rainey added: “We're not seeing it.” However, results released …

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