Eddie Redmayne Breaks Down His Most Iconic Characters | GQ

[@haxyquinn]

He is the best thing to happen to Hufflepuff since Cedric Diggory

[@pyrogummybear37]

Technically Newt was born a good while before Cedric.

[@levkemerta6894]

what is with Tonks?

[@schase0013]

@@levkemerta6894 Shes a badass puff xD

[@alanahkemp1855]

Newt Cedric tonks and the founder of hufflepuff are the greatest people of the house personal I am a slytherin so I only know the greatest wizards to come out of my house but I like newt Cedric and tonks but I don't like hufflepuff

[@callmekorey]

THIS

[@GLAASJEMELC]

I respect his commentary on the backlash surrounding The Danish Girl so much

[@kathyrose8750]

Prinses op de Pingpongbal yes! He talked very maturely and honestly about it here - so much respect for that

[@TheBrandiElizabeth]

You can tell he really does internalize the feedback he gets weather positive or negative

[@jessicatan6412]

What was the backlash? I've only ever heard positive reviews - it sucks to hear him mention that he didn't know whether it was the right decision to take up that role :(

[@christinewaters7977]

@@jessicatan6412 I think the problem was with a non-trans actor in a trans role.

[@christinewaters7977]

@FielAlManga Is there much of a difference in this situation? Honestly wondering, hope my above comment was not offensive in any way. I was just trying to say that people were frustrated with a trans character being played by someone who is not trans. I'm aware of the terminology, just didn't feel the need to label Eddie or to confuse anyone who didn't know what cis meant.

[@Mia-sb1bb]

He smashed his role as Stephen Hawking and Newt Scamander! He’s absolutely phonomenal

[@riversong4997]

I feel like he smashes it in every thing he's in. Maybe that's just me, lol. But he's an amazing actor.

[@pipecleanermaster]

those two people are what made him my favorite actor

[@K0m30ng]

I heard that he broke his back because he wanted to portrayed Hawking's illness as authentic as possible, that's true dedication. So happy that he won an Oscar

[@iamem7706]

So glad to see a successful Hufflepuff, he's so sweet.

[@margaritam.9118]

IamEm REPRESENT!

[@iamem7706]

@@margaritam.9118 Hufflepuffs unite!!

[@hasenaali2010]

He's not the only successful Hufflepuff.

[@iamem7706]

@@hasenaali2010 Very true

[@ChibiHoshiDragon]

Dwayne Johnson is also a Hufflepuff.

[@zamtube791]

This guy is so talented but underrated. His performance looks so flawless, meticulous, seamless. This is just beyond inexplicable...

[@The.Pickle]

As a trans woman, I want to acknowledge Eddie's truly beautiful and skillful performance in 'The Danish Girl.' I hope he knows we are very proud and humbled by the grace and compassion he has shown our community. I think he is absolutely perfect for the role.

[@Tigris797]

watching him talk with so much passion about his experiences is so interesting. also, i respect him for acknowledging the problems in casting a non trans actor to play a trans actor and it is good that people are talking about it because it is a continuous learning lesson for the entertainment industry.

[@connorsellarss7639]

But there's not a transactor who's on his level of ability. Cate Blanchett played Bob Dylan.... no one cares.

[@blackkrrsantan8113]

Putting aside the fact that acting is entirely based around people pretending to be other people, the argument for only trans actors play trans roles is a poor one. The movie either won’t be made or won’t be seen. With Eddie playing the role, the movie will be a big hit, seen by millions, allowing the trans story to be told and brought to the masses. This is not a fight that is worthwhile.

[@elonpuffenstuff8851]

it's called acting!!!! wtf

[@oliviajohn6486]

Wait how would they get a trans women to play the character for that movie, cause they needed someone pre transition for the danish girl?

[@connorsellarss7639]

@@blackkrrsantan8113 thank you!

[@Dany-nt6dn]

OMG, he´s 37 and he looks like if he were 20, he looks almost 20 years younger.

[@schen7913]

He's got such young energy.

[@IzukuMidoriya38855]

Tom Holland is the same way in that aspect, except he's in his twenties *I think* and plays a fifteen year old.

[@potatoflips2694]

I was so worried about the casting of the Fantastic Beast films! But my god they could not have chosen a better Newt! He's perfect. And such a likable guy! :D

[@MrsStrong95]

It's amazing that he is only in his 30s and he has already portrayed so many different and diverse roles!

[@cyb3rsavag33]

This man was PERFECT in The Theory of Everything.

[@lolmumru597]

Why would anyone hate Eddie redmayne though? He’s my favourite person and I just wanna want to hug him

[@annie-yl4iv]

You definitely forgot him as Jack in Pillars of the Earth, the very first role I’ve seen him in and I’m still blown away. That whole cast was amazing

[@MrFrenz96]

I’ve never really knew him until I saw him on The Danish Girl. That was my first movie for him and during that moment, I was very impressed. He portrayed the character very well and I was very captivated by his performance despite watching him for the first time. I agree on him for the needs of the trans people itself telling their own story and represent the community. But personally, I think he did justice to the character. Watching this video made me realized at how sweet and genuine he is. I wish him all the best in his future works and I’ll be looking forward to it too. p/s: sorry if i sound weird or my words did not get you. english is not my first language 🙏🏼

[@aviirose9743]

It made sense and your english is great!!!! 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@jamieoldham3130]

You actually made more sense than people who are actually English, least you have the decency to write in full coherent sentences,well done ✅

[@norinradd1607]

Your English fine.

[@jennym4882]

I totally agree! He put so much energy and love and honesty into that performance, he really did do that character and her story justice.

[@altheagray103]

Your English is fine. And I will now make an effort to watch, The Danish Girl based on yr comment. ☺

[@Grace-xd7ir]

Someone get buzzfeed to do thirst tweets I would loooooove this

[@yeehaw7263]

we need a petition for that

[@Vampwars]

Grace, YESSS!!!

[@veronikamelichercikova8144]

Watch Ezra Miller and Eddie Redmayne Compete in a Compliment Battle | Teen Vogue :)

[@airbornebovine]

It's rare to encounter someone who can slip so effortlessly into another accent like Australian without it being a caricature or cliche version of the voice.

[@sw8275]

"Until a piano was falling on my head and I was like WHAT THE FUC-"

[@hadeel2530]

Love how he's so expressive and childish. So adorable. And a great actor. He broke my heart in The Danish Girl.

[@lililopes98]

17 minutes of Eddie just talking to the camera and being the sweetest human that he is: yes please! I have never met anyone like this, I freaking love everything that he does, may God bless his pure soul and his children and wife, they all deserve the best ever in the world. I love you SO much Eddie!

[@emmastaub5630]

*“The Theory of Everything” and “The Danish Girl”, so good!! I obviously cried while watching both movies*

[@JackieBorelli]

can we talk about Eddie's bomb micro-impressions throughout?

[@alicem.158]

Jupiter Ascending was the first movie staring him I watched and I was fascinated by the way he played his role espacially the way he talked and the screaming and stuff, it was absolutely great in my opinion

[@mrd4518]

Okay but did he just casually and spontaneously do one of the best Australian accents I've heard a non-Australian do???

[@kramrollin69]

Funny....I thought the same thing when I heard it....so subtle. Just after he mentioned Toni Collette. Sure seems to have worked with a lot of Aussies. Probably something has rubbed off. He might be a new Hollywood Superhero in the making ;).

[@slaw1990]

I was thinking the same thing, I was like wait what that is going on here?! It’s the first time I’ve heard an impression that wasn’t shithouse... 🤷🏽‍♂️🥳

[@mrd4518]

He's the only one I've heard actually do it right, subtle and natural, and not try to sound like a bogan or Crocodile Dundee!!

[@mrsfoss3368]

Do u have a time stamp anyone pls? I'm Aussie and want to test it out!!

[@mrd4518]

@@mrsfoss3368 0:17 - he's talking about working with Toni Colette and slips so subtly and easily into the accent. Imagine how well he'd do if he actually prepared for a movie with coaching and practice!

[@Deelanie]

I love how he likes to tell a story. Such a charming man. Could listen to him all day ☺️

[@K0m30ng]

He's being so honest about his career, that's why he has a good way in telling his story. He even admit his performance in Jupiter Ascending was terrible lol

[@sbcic2012]

Eddie Redmayne may think he’s a marmite actor but I don’t know anyone who doesn’t like him

[@erzsebetnilsson580]

WELL I AM PROUD TO INTRODUCE MY SELF AS I DO NOT LIKE HIM AS AN ACTOR NOR MY MEET WITH HIM SINCE HE BECAME AN ACTOR....

[@mariaandreinagarcia6177]

@@erzsebetnilsson580 Congrats!

[@ashthepotato8340]

@@erzsebetnilsson580 Okay......?

[@kiaranjones]

Was really hoping he would discuss My Week with Marilyn. It was where I first discovered him and became a huge fan.

[@katex007]

He loves swearing and I am slightly bummed that he regrets the role in Danish Girl, his performance was amazing

[@hunrenes]

agreed, its my favourite role that he’s done he was outstanding

[@PowerToolsofJustice]

I don't think it's so much that he regrets it, but rather that he truly acknowledges the complexity of the issue of him as a cis man playing a trans woman contrasted with his own personal journey.

[@femmefuntime]

I think he regrets it because he recognized the problem with casting cis men to play trans women and cis women to play trans men is that it encourages the belief that trans women are men and that trans men are women. (And when transphobic beliefs are encouraged it hurts trans people, whether that’s through unfair treatment, bigoted legislation, or outright violent attacks)

[@lillistumpf2247]

“Again, another part that I was cast pretty much cause I have freckles”-Legend

[@renjoSounds]

“But he kept it real.” -Eddie Redmayne 2018

[@jenniferbennett990]

I was never aware of the larynx backstory for his character in Jupiter Ascending....? Makes that voice make a lot more sense.

[@LiomieKurera]

All I can think is, how come this much of cuteness is possible? 😭❤️

[@anyuna246]

He's so talented and so down to earth

[@eurekafreak2186]

"most bonkers thing I've ever seen" is the most British way to say it was bad... love him! lol!

[@Sjdaviesfilm]

how seamless is his australian accent, he does it twice and it feels so natural that you dont even notice it

[@MK-it7wk]

This man was utterly brilliant in “The Trial of the Chicago 7”. Nailed the accent as well!

[@beautyhearts23]

I LOVE THIS MAN. He's humble, grateful, funny, beautiful, charismatic, hardworking, talented, self-aware... I mean what more do you want?? (Also glad he snuck hick in there hehee)

[@user-N20]

Man, Jupiter Ascending was the first movie I saw with Eddie in it, and I honestly thought he did a good job. Like he was pretty unsettling, which I thought worked really well for the character he played.

[@meahwilkinson6576]

That Australian accent was on point !!

[@oddelf7988]

12:59 NEWT AND LUPIN THIS IS TOO MUCH 😆🙃

[@sodapop_ghost8717]

Am I the only one that noticed he blinks like A LOT??? . Pd. OMG he is a little cute cinnamon roll, I love him!

[@SimplyAl2]

When I studied abroad, all my classmates say they saw him at our local Whole Foods all the time. He really is just a regular, nice guy!

[@IzumiHanjinozuka]

I remember seeing him in Les Mis and then The Other Boleyn Girl and I was struck by his talent and was immediately fascinated with him. He’s a fellow Capricorn and I actually share a birthday with this wonderful man ❤️

[@ramenil]

Honestly he did very good in The Danish Girl, he is honestly a talented actor!

[@joelwilcox5424]

14:34 that's actually a really great Australian accent.

[@baron7755]

at least he acknowledges how awful Jupiter was

[@TheBrandiElizabeth]

That was hilarious and surprising

[@LadyTanyaNY]

Very humble of him, actually. I would have thought he'd want to skip talking about that one!

[@westsideteetz]

I loved it. Was like a really over the top homoerotic villain. Good stuff

[@misspriss2482]

@@westsideteetz Same. Then again, there are plenty of critically acclaimed/hit movies that I think suck. Oh well.

[@dupree2830]

I actually like him in that role.

[@angeliquedelrosario1875]

"...all kinds of weird, sad and deranged." - E.R. Which makes about 98% of the world with the rest are just a smidgen better in hidding their hidden talents. Am glad to see your weird-sad-deranged acting everytime! Hope you get more parts Eddie!😍

[@Nobodysurvivesevenonebit]

Love him in fantastic beasts.

[@aleenalola]

OH MY GOD when he SWORE, it was so weird to hear and watch.. seems un-natural

[@KrystalBr0wn]

Aleena Lola I feel it to be quite the opposite

[@iamlalalo]

I'm just glad I exist in the same world as Eddie Redmayne. :')

[@leahkristine]

He seems like such a genuinely kind and hardworking guy - deserves the Oscar and more!

[@squishysquash6681]

Tom Hiddleston next!

[@maryhales4595]

Building a barricade is all fun and games until the pianos start falling. Loved him in Les Mis!

[@mattwillson3383]

Jupiter Ascending was the most hilarious film i've ever seen

[@Alisha1686]

He has a very nice singing voice. Go Eddie!!🤗

[@Tigris797]

oh my god. watching him talk is like watching a movie being fastforwarded x30. i couldn’t catch what he was saying when he was talking about les miz 😳

[@samanthaho7713]

I love how he just downplays all his achievements and accredits others to his success. Grace, gratitude, and humility :)

[@Melane.D]

It’s lovely to see an actor humble enough to praise his fellow actor co workers while being interviewed... Lovely.

[@mutantdrumsticks]

16:31 In case anyone was unaware, he lives at least until Prisoner of Azkaban (Newt can be seen on the marauder's map)

[@dkaminski95]

Can we please talk about how good his Australian accent is!!!

[@cathuff5802]

Huffle puff pride over here Also feel like “must protect smol bean”

[@Shanopely]

He is honestly one of my favorite actors of all time

[@diannagallegos4773]

PROFESSOR LUPIN WITH NEWT SCAMANDER? I THINK YES

[@madyoro]

I loved him in ''Hick'' with Blake lively and Chloe grace moretz

[@lucamolta]

ok his australian is flawless not only that his toni colette is too

[@lucamolta]

oh i see hes a neighbours fan thats where it started

[@harleens6506]

as a trans woman, i feel the casting for Eddie in the danish girl was perfect, his acting? perfect. he feels *real*. he doesnt feel like a mockery or a joke, he feels like a trans woman to me

[@adrianfish5246]

Can someone count how many times he blinked?

[@justsomegirlwithoutamustache]

Adrian Fish 😂😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@brunorehder4250]

*Definitely over 12 times!*

[@brunorehder4250]

Ok... so he blinked about 26 times in 10 seconds which gives us 156 blinks/minute. Since the video is 17 minutes and 21 seconds long, he blinked about 2715 times *Which means my initial opinion that he blinked over 12 times was right.* *Há!*

[@stormbard]

Noooo! I hadn’t even noticed, and now i see nothing else... CoG will be ruined for me now!

[@CharlieDanvers]

Lost count too many times

[@dilshaniweragama1101]

Hands down, he's my #1 fav actor

[@jandiposadas7890]

BUT I LOVED HIS ACT IN JUPITER ASCENDING!!!

[@FioreDeste]

he seems so humble

[@TheTurkaderr]

It's funny how he says no one has seen SAVAGE GRACE because that's the first movie I ever saw him in and fell in love with him because of.

[@VyNguyen-ng1gd]

He is the best actor I have ever seen and I hope he wins another Oscar in the cominng years I love u eddie

[@rocknroll20024]

I hope he does more musical movies he was so good Les Mis

[@farzanas.1362]

I've never used the word "Enchanting" to describe a person before. But i truly believe, that if there's ever been a word to describe Eddie Redmayne, It'd most certainly be Enchanting. Its a pleasure to listen him talking.

[@Mcflygirl401]

Like minds is such an underrated film! The first film I saw him in about 10 years ago and he blew me away! He’s a brilliant actor. And like minds Is one of my favourite films to this day

[@jakeflemming]

Wouldn’t that be nice Professor... (14:00) Lupin???

[@nia4509]

he's such an amazing actor

[@VTAnimation]

Eddie Redmayne's portrayal as the 14th Doctor better be an iconic character...

[@onik1005]

14:32 Newt meet Lupin :)

[@yolamelani4258]

He truly did a really good job in the theory of everything

[@imsocorkyy]

I love him so much. Such an incredible actor!

[@KysKornerProductions]

I loved him in Jupiter Ascending & the Fantastic Beast franchise.

[@manganesedreams]

His impression at an Aussie accent tho. Bravo 👏🏻 couldn’t even tell he switched because it was so good and not terribly exaggerated

[@lionhart01]

Anyone else notice that he blinks a lot normally, but in movies he's doesn't.

[@fran1847]

yeah he has mentioned it in interviews and has said that he cant control it

[@anerdwithopinions1165]

9:27 that is amazing

[@midorana2902]

Eddie, you touched me the most in the Danish girl. I fell in love with the character you put out in the movie.

[@VividMax7]

One of my favourite actors

[@melodyhaviland9393]

his performance in the theory of everything was absolutely breathtaking

[@gemma2646]

Made me a bit sad when he was like was doing the Danish Girl the right thing to do. I loved that film so emotional! 😭❤

[@rinaldyrachman3392]

Imagine eddie redmaybe as your google assistant voice

[@juliasabbag4]

he’s literally the perfect actor for newt, i simply can’t picture anyone else playing him :)

[@OyasumiRay]

He’s such a good bean 🥹 he deserves the world ❤️

[@sb9017]

I saw him for the first time in Bird Song and fell in love with him as a whole. I was obsessed for years 😂 his role as Marius and songs in Les Miserables will forever be my favorite

[@TalkAsSoftAsChalk]

4:28 Alas Eddie she did not win the Oscar for Elizabeth though she seriously should have. They gave it to Gwenyth Paltrow that year

[@jujuliliath]

Maliha Intikhab I think Fernanda Montenegro deserved more. Cate’s jov was beautiful as always tho.

[@purplebutterfly2113]

I don't much like Gwyneth Paltrow.

[@phatbassanchor]

Eddie Redmayne... I don't argue any of his awesome performances covered in this video. Eddie is amazing in every role. His Stephen Hawking made me smile, laugh and weep. Jupiter Ascending is one of my favorite sci fi films (And you were not over the top, Eddie. You rode edge of that wave like a champion surfer. Any more would have been melodrama, any less would've been boring. Brilliant!) Yet, there is one favorite Eddie Redmayne role that was not featured here... Qwerty Doolittle in Powder Blue. In Powder Blue Eddie shares the screen with Jessica Biel, Forest Whitaker, Ray Liotta, Lisa Kudrow, Patrick Swayze and Kris Kristofferson in an outstanding ensemble that made a very sad story into an amazing film experience. It's a story of overcoming personal tragedy and circumstances that really defies description. Needless to say, Eddie Redmayne was brilliant as Qwerty and had perfect chemistry with Jessica Biel. I don't wish to spoil it for anyone who has not yet seen Powder Blue. Just know that it is an amazing, must see film. I highly recommend it.

[@athena-js4uq]

i love how eddie spoke in an australian accent whenever he was talking about someone australian saying something haha

[@XxJoitchxX]

I loved Eddie in Like minds, it's still one of my favorite movies~

[@cottoncandy4486]

He is so talented, loved him Les Mis and The Theory of Everything. So very very different, half watched the Dutch Girl.

[@bellaroberts7240]

i watched the theory of everything tonight. i already knew and loved eddie as newt ,but his performance as stephen hawking was just incredible.

[@jodie3950]

"My spies whisper but they cannot substantiate" "So you have her printehavhavhaaa"

[@aneiasl]

Love him, pity they didn't include Pillars of the Earth, I know it was a mini-series but he was fantastic!