Eddie Redmayne on Playing Stephen Hawking

He had some big shoes to fill in his new movie, "The Theory of Everything." He told Ellen about his experience.

[@dbasaleh436]

once he open his mouth..wow..such a lovely voice

[@phil27hardie]

Stephen Hawking?

[@bridget6603]

I mean you tried Phil, you tried

[@phil27hardie]

Thanks bruhh

[@roses00000]

and those eyes too ! lovely !

[@Guppyta16]

Yes! That's what I though too when he began to speak :D

[@rizaan4786]

Wow, Eddie was indeed INCREDIBLE in this movie. From the physical resemblance, all the way to the characterisation from the whole body language. It was amazing to watch!

[@samuelsalazar1976]

It's True Wonderful you are. 👍 👍

[@ramblingsofateenager3323]

yeahh sooo amazinggg mannn

[@PopDasKorn]

He's an incredible beast

[@cavsfan5236]

@@PopDasKorn He’s a Fantastic Beast*

[@dracomalfoy4679]

@@cavsfan5236 good one😁

[@limelines]

All of my celebrity crushes are british Britain, you did well.

[@alicialuna1246]

Same

[@anniuyen]

Limelines Here, here!

[@klawis]

OMG SAME

[@Jojo-bk2pq]

Seriously. Eddie, Tom Hardy, Kit Harington, Sam Claflin, etc. Some of the best are British.

[@zoey4675]

Haha me too :')

[@spainbarcafootyfan]

I love this actor. I mean he's good looking and has a soothing voice, sure, but the really admirable qualities he has are that not only is he an incredibly talented actor, but he's so passionate and so sincere. I can't help but notice how he says 'thank you' with such sincerity and humility whenever he is praised by Ellen in this interview or by any other interviewer. Much respect.

[@spainbarcafootyfan]

And when he speaks, intelligence just spews out. Eddie is so awesome

[@Zoe_EK]

+spain n barca footy fan Haha I loved your comment I just wanted to write the exact same thing! He has a way to express what he is thinking in such a polite, agreeable and wonderful way that is impossible to not be delighted by his appearance! And he is nothing like fake and over excited because he is quite popular these days...he still is the same gentlemanlike, intelligent, handsome, talented, real and down-to-earth guy he always has been! So lovely🙊❤️

[@Zoe_EK]

+Zoe Kentischer Personally I think that is his british charisma❤️ They all just have that kind of behaviour👍🏻

[@nancy.dieu-ngoc.nguyen]

+spain n barca footy fan I was about to write the same thing as well. Gosh, he is brilliant :(

[@bettydarling9154]

I wrote almost exactly that about Benedict Cumberbatch on another video lol

[@shahrukhmechanical]

Eddie Redmayne absolutely killed it, the hardwork he put in gives chills. He is a gifted actor.

[@sharrell86]

I watched The Theory of Everything and it never felt like I was watching someone portray Stephen Hawking. It felt as if I was watching Hawking as himself. Redmayne was phenomenal. However, I will say that there seemed to be something lacking from the movie. Basically (and I guess that you can say thankfully), due to the way Hawking's life has played out, the movie was missing a big finish.

[@crystal.matter]

+sharrell86 I agree with your opinion that it felt like watching the real Hawking. I've been Hawking fan for long time and seen a lot of footage of him and Redmayne potrayed him perfectly, I genuinely think it would be impossible to top his performance.

[@DidrickNamtvedt]

My thoughts exactly! This movie truly felt like going back in time and witnessing Stephen Hawking's young adult days and everything he went through, from studying, falling in love and to battling ALS and the scary progress it had on him. I knew who Eddie Redmayne was before watching the movie for the first time but I didn't see Eddie, I saw Stephen Hawking, or at least that's what it truly felt like. An amazing and authentic movie in every way!

[@ballintothemax8241]

I didn’t mind the ending. The song and everything was so good it made me cry

[@eve125851]

I cried at the end...the rewinding of their life..and the music was phenomenal.

[@pruthasiras7351]

Yes... It felt like I was in a sort of time machine and went to past to see all those events!!! ❤❤

[@dyanjennica09]

He was the guy on Les Mis, right? Gosh, he's so attractive and his voice is so soothing. Damn

[@mtenorio8917]

Yes. That's him.

[@greenbean2904]

nope, that wasnt him...... it was me just sayin.........

[@1anna1]

if you look at him you wouldn't expect such a deep voice. but his voice and his accent make him even more attractive

[@NiVi192]

Absolutely! I loved his appearance even more with his glasses on in the film. But hey, there are much more great films he has been in. Sure he used to focused a lot on stage productions within the years, but you should come to know more of his flicks. I mean My week with Marilyn alongside Michelle Williams or Elisabeth: The Golden Age alongside Cate Blanchett or The other Boleyn Girl with Portman and Johansson or The Pillars of the earth ... Believe me, that man isn't just handsome, he's really versatile!!... And married! : -D

[@johnstriker480]

Would you SHUT UP about that musical - the 1998 version was better anyways

[@kyliek.9481]

Stephen Hawking died yesterday. (March 14th 2018) R.I.P

[@princess_ama]

Kylie K. He died today. Today is the 14th.

[@kyliek.9481]

Princess Ama There are time differences around the world when he died it was the 14th in my country and when I typed the comment it was the 15th in my country so🙄🤦‍♀️

[@bhavinb.artstation]

It doesn't matter if he dies or not he will be always be Alive in my Hart and memory forever

[@5ksubsbutwithoutvideos375]

@@bhavinb.artstation which Hart?

[@bhavinb.artstation]

@@5ksubsbutwithoutvideos375 Heart Google did autocorrect

[@NosVideo123]

What more could you ask in a guy? He's gorgeous, he can sing, he can act, he passioate about his job and he's got a sexy body. oh my god i love this guy!

[@maridepp53]

And he seems like a genuinely nice guy. His Oscar acceptance speech was wonderful, he was so grateful.

[@AlmaPramusita]

+JustUs he can sing?!

[@NosVideo123]

+Alma Zhafira Pramusita he was in les Mis. The musical movie of 2012

[@AlmaPramusita]

JustUs oh yeah I just realized that! thank you

[@BuckandOden]

+JustUs Are you talking about Eddie or Stephen Hawking?

[@julialoughran4091]

He always sits like that its so frikin cute!!!!

[@jordanhile8299]

Ikr😭❤️

[@annacristobal2302]

Julia Turner ikr

[@marshallislandsg5630]

I don't think it's nice to keep shoes on the sofa fabric. Same with bed. Hate it when people do that.

[@demeko96]

He is such a great actor and it wouldn't surprise me that he gets best actor award this year again for The Danish Girl. he is wonderful in it, in all the meanings of the term.

[@mabelfrommars]

Absolutely agree. I hope to be heard his name on Best Actor again

[@Rayn215]

+demeko96 The Danish Girl was the most amazing movie I have ever seen..

[@huerta0920]

same! I cant think of another actor who would have the guts to play a transgender girl. I love Eddie not just by his looks but his passion for acting and singing. His acting just amazes me.

[@ballintothemax8241]

Evelyn Huerta Jared leto

[@philipjoseph5099]

melanielandon96 danish was lame

[@victortamayo2091]

am I the only one who thought he was really cute in fantastic beasts

[@supercuteplaylistgirl9880]

no he was lushhhhh

[@annacristobal2302]

Marlene Tamayo ikr

[@saraeli8626]

he's really cute everywhere

[@rebeccayee7675]

The first time I saw it I whispered to my friend “Newts pretty cute bro” She screamed

[@kingakinga5548]

@@saraeli8626 i agree with you

[@FearlessStar1000]

I knew when I saw him in Les Mis, when he was still growing as an actor, that he was going to be huge one day. He definitely deserved that Oscar for his performance as Hawking

[@eyelove_owlcity]

I didn't know that Stephen Hawking and Eddie Redmayne are both english

[@andreah.379]

And both ♑

[@zhanglisa115]

Andrea H. I’m on my moms account and she is ♑️

[@nutellalatte7522]

He is incredibly well spoken and i could listen to him speak all day and i pray that he wins an oscar, he's amazing!!!♡

[@nutellalatte7522]

.....AND HE DID WIN FOLKS!!!♡

[@nekiat]

"i gave up science when i was 14." same

[@TanyaSky]

OMG having watched him only in dubbed Russian version of the movies I didn't expect him to have such a great voice.. I'm in love

[@basboosa2812]

him and Felicity Jones were soooo good in the movie, i literally sat there crying and getting goosebumps all over my arms throughout the whole movie

[@fakecrime]

If you don't have a movie to catch this weekend, The Theory of Everything is what you NEED to watch. Eddie Redmayne is flipping fantastic and got into the skin of Stephen Hawking effortlessly. I hope for an oscar nomination and him walking away winning it.

[@johnburns90]

This mans acting was phenomenal in this film. I hope he does well this coming award season :)

[@diamondnebula_]

He literally makes my heart beat fast. saw him in a jimmy Kimmel sketch just now and had to watch an interview

[@gigitx12]

He's so charming, intelligent, charismatic, talented, genuine and gorgeous. I can't wait to see so much more from him 💕

[@jayd7238]

Dear Mr. Redmayne, I am not aware whether you realize the 'monumental' performance you have put in while playing the role of Dr. Hawking. Time shall stand testimony to the ' acting master class' you meted out to all and shall be recalled years from now. Thank you!!

[@akankshagupta95]

Okay. NOW GET BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH ON YOUR SHOW, ELLEN. REAALLYY.

[@nadhrahrdzn]

He will be there next Wednesday. As well as Felicity Jones :)

[@gracezhang5121]

Nadhrah Ridzuan oh my god!! REALLY?!!

[@chiaravallini532]

😍😍😍

[@amypenrose5161]

OH MY THATS EXCITING 😇😇yay!

[@akankshagupta95]

FINALLLY! IT'S BEEN A LONG WAIT, GUYS. YESSSS!

[@cjwoderstruck425]

Now he WON the Oscar

[@sophiesrensen1377]

I watched this movie last week, since I now live in the UK, and I'm telling you guys - this movie is AMAZING!!!! Eddie is extremely talented, you won't even believe, he's now nominated for an Oscar for this role and I'm 110 pct. sure that he'll win it, no doubt. Cheers to Eddie

[@fumerossedits]

Came here after Ellen’s post RIP Stephen Hawking 😭😭😭❤️❤️✨✨

[@TheSnoopy1750]

Glad he won the Oscar and that they made a movie about the fantastic Stephen Hawking, a true role model for his intellect, dedication and perseverance.

[@spawnofanarcissist]

He deserved the oscar he got for best actor. his talent left me speechless and in tears :')

[@min-seojung1018]

Eddie Redmayne. So much love for this man..such a great actor and lovely man! 💕

[@sudi412]

Eddie is so amazing. Just hearing him talk about Stephen Hawking with such admiration is just beautiful. 💘💘

[@zoryaserradicassano4113]

He deserves an oscar for his performance in the the theory of everything! Boy was he incredible, I got chills the entire movie watching him!

[@paromasinha3282]

He did get it

[@Christina160z]

Eddie deservers to get a golden globe and an oscar more than Benedict! Eddie's role was extremely difficult!!!

[@Effyshful]

Benedict played the role of Stephen Hawking years ago, in 2004...

[@Christina160z]

Effyshful but there's a reason why Eddie is nominated for an oscar and Benedict didn't when he played the same role...!

[@Effyshful]

Yes but i mean that Benedict played the same role so he played a difficult role too, anyway they're both good actors

[@macraft07]

he just did!!! :D

[@CaroVasquezFTW]

KristineJL Actually Benedict played that role but in a televised film (the film didn't go to the big screen, but was shown on the BBC I think..) It was obviously not meant to get an Oscar, that's why Benedict didn't get a nomination for that. I don't know if you saw The Imitation Game but Benedict's acting was precious and a total Oscar worthy. I just saw The Theory of Everything and loved it, but I still think Benedict should have won... Redmayne was excellent too, obviously. I don't know.. maybe I wanted Benedict to win because I am a bit more of a fan of his, but honestly, I think both actors are incredible xD

[@rayofdarksunshine]

I've watched a lot of Eddie's interviews for promoting the Theory of Everything and it's always the same stories. But I never get tired of him talking about it tbh...

[@keelydobrowolsky3735]

I love Eddie Redmayne! He's such a brilliant actor! I saw him in 'The Theory Of Everything' and Eddie and Felicity Jones were fantastic! But really, everyone in the film is amazing! And Eddie does look like the young Stephen Hawking. And Eddie did win Best Actor Award. He totally deserved it!

[@Smurfannu]

He was so funny and ellen did not seem amused!?

[@ayegoonthen.4008]

***** Shes a lesbian, what do you expect.

[@user-cv5rb5cj1y]

I don't see it? She seems interested to me

[@BuzziMuzzi]

RIGHT!! I FELT EXACTLY THE SAME

[@Trigedasleng]

+Aye, go on then. How does her sexuality have anything to do with it?

[@kirasj9861]

Americans don't get English humour I'm afraid

[@loreleivandaele3569]

I'm so glad he won the oscar ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ he so deserves it

[@gatheringleaves]

I can't wait to see him in The Danish Girl!

[@phoebe2582]

ugh i love him so much he is such an amazing person i think its so cute that he got all nervous when talking to Stephen Hawking

[@georginafegan]

Wow. Not only do I absolutely LOVE his acting, but he is such a wonderful person in real life too! I've watched a few of his interviews now and he's just so gracious; he seems truly touched when his acting is praised. What an amazing person! I hope to meet him some day!

[@camilamontenegro8591]

i am in love with him. such an incredible person & actor

[@ashrafuzzamanswapan1474]

2:25 and he received nominations and won them too. He is the best

[@marcydoes]

I want him, Cillian Murphy, Sam Claflin, and Tom Hiddleston. British and Irish men do it better!

[@fionn567]

Cillian Murphy is Irish not British

[@marcydoes]

+Kylo Ren I know, I should have said UK men. That includes the Irish, Scotsmen, and the English. Speaking of Scots, Gordon Ramsay ought to be on that list.

[@fionn567]

Marcella Ganzorig​ No. Just no. Republic of Ireland is completely separate from England,Wales and Scotland. Only Northern Ireland is part of the UK because England are still a country of thieves 

[@marcydoes]

Kylo Ren k

[@bettydarling9154]

No Benedict? :(

[@MrArtyRanga]

Congrats on winning the Golden Globe for this Movie! You deserve recognition for your greatness! Mr Eddie Redmayne x

[@Lyina_]

I would've voted for Benedict for his performance of the imitation game, but after seeing the theory of everything I changed my mind, he definitely deserves to win the oscars and he already has the golden globes award which is wonderfull.

[@astropretzel]

I just finished watching the movie this evening and Eddie was breathtakingly brilliant. I tried not to cry so many times whilst watching it, I nearly paused the film every five minutes because I needed to breather. Such a talented and kind soul and rest in peace to who is possibly the greatest mind we have ever known, Stephen Hawking.

[@whyistherehandlesnow]

Eddie is such an amazing actor, and I wish him all the best. His performance in "The theory of Everything" was gold👌 and so emotionally gratifying. R.I.P steven hawking 💕

[@thynguyen911]

He seems to be one of the most humble and charming celebrities ever

[@nasuhaarzari98]

eddie is so adorable and down to earth

[@BrokebackBob]

Yes, he is the "obvious" choice for his depiction of a disabled person. BUT, Benedict Cumberbatch deserves the Oscar because he brilliantly plays a man without whom on this earth at the time and place that he was, Stephen Hawking would likely have have not even been born, and even if he was, would not have had computers to help him with his science. See The Imitation Game BEFORE you make a decision about who really deserves the Oscar honor. Frankly, I can't think of a film like The Imitation Game having ever been made and I have watched hundreds and hundreds of films throughout 50+ years of life. If you have an IQ above 100, your mind will be blown at what you will learn and your heart will fill and burst with sadness and gladness at the same time.

[@CarlaRiverasharesgoodvibes]

He has such a great vibe and energy! loveee him

[@ryneckert]

Rest In Peace Stephen Hawking. Eddie did a brilliant job playing him.

[@sreemoyeebhattacharya3789]

The best actor of our generation,he truly is.Such a wonderful and talented human being,you've inspired me.

[@marthan3394]

Give this man an oscar for each time the movie is watched. Thanks I must say, Eddy Redmayne always understands the assignment and slays it.

[@NosVideo123]

He's so beautiful in every way!

[@yashish5473]

Eddie Redmayne is everything an actor should be , supremely talented and an artist , his respect for his art is seen when he uses his humble voice.

[@nurseaylla]

He's such a beautiful person inside and out! I have so much respect for this man! I loved his dedication for his role as Hawking in the movie and his support for the ALS campaign(the ice bucket challenge and donations),he did an amazing performance in The Theory Of Everything, and made my heart melt with his speech at the Oscars. I hope to see more of him in the movies from now on.

[@juuuu0]

Eddie Redmayne is hot. And his voice..so lovely

[@littlemissblackdress7587]

Congrats to Eddie on this incredible performance. He brings me to tears with every performance,he has a magical quality about him.He really is so impressive.

[@vedshukla659]

The Theory of Everything The brief history of Time Ellen: Theory of Time

[@Unusualgroophy]

This movie made me fall so in love with him😭😭😭 Wow the amount of hard work put into it!! I admire everyone who worked to make it amazing

[@meeraluigi]

he did amazing in this film and should be highly commended!!

[@astridpedersen352]

Why would you dislike this?

[@MilkyWayy99]

I watched all of the movies who were nominated for the Golden Globes this year. All of the actors were magnificent. I love Cumberbatch and Keaton but Eddie's performance moved me the most.

[@esraaa6298]

He's amazing in 'the theory of everything'

[@juliastattner8171]

I feel so honored and blessed to be sharing the same birthday as Mr Stephen Hawking. January 8th ❤️

[@chiaravallini532]

This movie is fantastic and i love eddie😍 i hope he gets The oscar nomination, so proud

[@caramelo419]

He is adorable and a great actor that always plays challenging roles

[@DavidBoura]

I want to have a wife like the one he had, what a WOMAN (nothing to compare with most of today ones). Hats down to her, and the actress in the movie too, as nobody seemed to talk about her.

[@ballintothemax8241]

David Boura yeah she’s an amazing person for that

[@feliciaroyers1646]

They divorced you know

[@LyricsCrashx3]

they got divorced last year..

[@CoffeeD_1]

lulu Smith I think we’ve all seen the movie. (Cuz we’re here ya know?)

[@ABC-ed8cg]

You must know how difficult it is to live with a person who can’t talk. She’s still in her prime. She took great care of Stephen to her best ability.

[@thedarci1368]

Eddie Redmayne was absolutely stunning, amazing and absolutely wonderful playing Stephen Hawking. The movie The Theory of Everything was a great movie.

[@II_Emilia_II]

I'll always remember Stephen Hawking as one of the best people on this Earth. May he always be remembered as one of the world's greatest Inspirations that we have well-known. We miss you already Stephen Hawking

[@anakdaa7332]

His soo cute...when he sits like that💕💕😊😊

[@pvvillemar1]

I have such admiration for Eddie Redmayne’s work and talent. Also I think he is incredibly funny. What a great combination.

[@niamhnolan4636]

Watching this in 2018 R.I.P Stephen hawking

[@susanazepeda1762]

I used to be obssessed with him when i first saw him at les miserables aw such good times

[@eprisdetae3612]

WOW! I just discovered that Eddie Stephen and I are so close in birthdays, I was born on January 9th, Eddie 6th, stephen 8th, Capricorns are geniuses ! Ijust wish he wins the Oscar !

[@VCYT]

Sir issac newton has the same birthday as Stephen hawking.!

[@olimakiella]

I'm the fourth! Yay!

[@distrae]

I'm the 1st!

[@yas3450]

He's one of the best actors I've ever witnessed. He puts soul into every character. I love him.

[@drwhocrazygirl6863]

I love watching Eddie and Ellen together! Every interview with these two are amazing because they look like they're having such an amazing time talking to each other.

[@avidpanda7968]

He has a wide vocabulary for adjectives and verbs

[@xzvdefhsfj]

He's come so far, I'm so pleased for him, he is extremely talented!

[@bellaheart419]

my favorite actor since les miserables, i knew he would would play more mature films, such an inspiration that he play stephen hawking, like WOW. i cant imagen being in his place, such an inspiration!! he deserves an Oscar! ( cross fingers )

[@tienhungnguyen7867]

i watched this film and it is hard to put my emotion into words. this is an amazing film. i cried for the strength Stephen holds, for the what Jane did for him. and i cried for the meaningful end of the film. thank Eddie for resounding such an incredible person.

[@gloriettaeroy4031]

i saw this movie from the Fox Movies yesterday. This 🎥🎥 🍿 is so inspiring and their love story breaks my 💜❤️ heart. Hohohoho....

[@arishanawaz2296]

Omg I adore him so much he's everything I cant even 😍😍😍

[@lilypotter2085]

Rest in peace 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 Stephen Hawkins 💗💗💗 and thank you so much to Ellen for addressing his death and speaking so beautifully about him💖💖💖

[@jullianamariafrancheska9693]

*Gorgeous as Stephen Hawking* Rest In Peace, Stephen Hawking

[@siyabora4680]

him.😍😍😍😍😍

[@nickleforapickle8992]

Siya Bora omg ikr😍❤️😘

[@jordanhile8299]

Yes😍😍😍

[@hazelmay5913]

Eddie Redmayne was in the same class as Prince William!!

[@keziadickensoo88]

My middle school PE teacher just passed away after a two year battle with ALS.

[@oliviapetrowski4553]

keziadickensoo88 sorry for your loss

[@jflopezfernandez]

Sorry to hear that

[@ninjanoh7014]

I guess some people are NOT lucky. Wow. At least your teacher didn’t have to suffer anymore.

[@yoroshiku137]

Just came to see how Newt Scamender will be like.

[@parrisrobertson7526]

Only just got round to watching this movie and I cried the entireeeee way through. Well done Eddie you hit me 😂❤️

[@kiaraguerrero2518]

You know it’s so great that they made a movie about Steven hawking right before he died because it’s really good and great to see that he got to see something made just for him just before he’s gone.

[@zoharsarig9474]

I have a problem... I watched all of his movies and I think almost all of his interviews. I need more content!!!

[@BSapphire]

Rest in Peace Steve Hawking🙏🏼 my father passed from als 13 yrs ago.. this movie means a lot to me.

[@stackablemushroomsoup6233]

Props to the people who cast the theory of everything. They chose well

[@opiniontechy2233]

Definitely love him from Jupiter Ascending as Balem Abrasax! His body gesture and voice in that movie just made me fell in love with him!

[@QuantumBraced]

OMG he called Stephen Hawking an astrologer. I would have loved to have been there for that...

[@grainneodonnell8596]

Went to see the movie. Eddie is an incredible actor, deserves so many Oscars!♡

[@meenakshiminnis9460]

He went to Eton, which is where the extremely posh accent comes from. It is undoubtedly part of his appeal as as actor for certain scripts. He is a very talented actor, but I wonder how many children from less well off backgrounds would have had the opportunities he had due to parental wealth.

[@jesseholywood1161]

"And the oscar goes tooo.."