Eddie Redmayne Career Retrospective | SAG-AFTRA Foundation Conversations

Career Q&A with Eddie Redmayne. Moderated by Jenelle Riley, Variety.
Eddie Redmayne was nominated for BAFTA’s Rising Star Award in 2012 for his continuing body of work. Subsequently, he shared a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination with his fellow actors from Tom Hooper’s Les Misérables for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture. The Working Title movie was nominated for eight Academy Awards including Best Picture, winning three; and won three Golden Globe Awards including Best Picture. For his performance as Marius, Mr. Redmayne was nominated for an Evening Standard British Film Award and an MTV Movie Award.
He has starred in several other films, including Simon Curtis’ My Week with Marilyn, starring as the “my” part of the story as Colin Clark opposite Michelle Williams as Marilyn Monroe; Tom Kalin’s Savage Grace, opposite Julianne Moore; Shekhar Kapur’s Elizabeth: The Golden Age, also for Working Title, opposite Cate Blanchett as Queen Elizabeth I; Gregory Read’s Like Minds, with Toni Collette and Tom Sturridge; Udayan Prasad’s The Yellow Handkerchief, opposite Kristen Stewart; Justin Chadwick’s TheOther Boleyn Girl; Stephen Poliakoff’s Glorious 39; Timothy Linh Bui’s Powder Blue; Christopher Smith’s Black Death; Derick Martini’s Hick; Robert De Niro’s The Good Shepherd, as the son of the characters portrayed by Matt Damon and Angelina Jolie; and Andy and Lana Wachowski’s upcoming sci-fi epic Jupiter Ascending.
The London native has also attracted attention on stage. For his Broadway debut starring as Ken opposite Alfred Molina as painter Mark Rothko in John Logan’s Red, directed by Michael Grandage, he won the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play; the production won six Tonys overall, including Best Play. Mr. Redmayne also received a Theatre World Award and a Drama Desk Award nomination; for the production’s previous staging in London, at the Donmar Warehouse, he won the Olivier Award for Best Supporting Actor.
His other U.K. stage work includes starring as Shakespeare’s Richard II, again directed by Michael Grandage at the Donmar Warehouse; in Christopher Shinn’s Now or Later, at the Royal Court Theatre, directed by Dominic Cooke; and in Anthony Page’s Almeida Theatre staging of Edward Albee’s The Goat or Who is Sylvia? The latter production earned Mr. Redmayne the Critics’ Circle Theatre Award and the Evening Standard Award for Outstanding Newcomer.
His notable television credits include starring in the BBC miniseries Birdsong, directed by Philip Martin; Tess of the D’Urbervilles, directed by David Blair; and The Pillars ofthe Earth, directed by Sergio Mimica-Gezzan. His first miniseries appearance was in Elizabeth I, also his first project with director Tom Hooper. Mr. Redmayne's next movie, The Danish Girl, reunites him with director Tom Hooper.

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Who's on an Eddie Redmayne marathon?

[@kyleenglishman2638]

Can't stop, won't stop. Eddie's so talented, and warm, and just bloody ADORABLE 😍😍😍

[@marlenekostka5974]

Prarie So SAME

[@Tils2114]

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[@shrisub881]

Prarie So I am

[@ElderQueen]

Prarie So meee meee! There are two men I've been obsessed with. Dan Radcliffe and Eddie Redmayne! I feel like that teenager I was while Harry Potter was released.

[@Nazaba09]

Watching this again because I met Eddie this past weekend at comic con for 'fantastic beasts'. What a lovely, LOVELY man. I'm disabled and really identified with 'the theory of everything' and not only did he agree to take a picture with me, he was patient with me as I emotionally explained how fantastic that film was because of my own disability and how incredible he was and how much I identified. True class and a gentlemen!

[@paulcarter6339]

He totally deserved the Oscar

[@lucaspires8833]

So true!!

[@krismilko]

Eddie is the perfect blend of good looks mixed with intelligence, humor, wit, and ACTUAL talent (someone who is completely dedicated at mastering his craft). I hate how the industry sometimes pick those who are good looking but can't act. Watching The Theory of Everything has set the bar so high for me. I can't wait to see more of Eddie's future projects...even a rom-com wouldn't hurt! Ready enjoyed nothing this interview and loved the moderator!

[@T0BBi94]

Totally love how he actually brings up his failed auditions and it shows how "human" he is and you can tell he still is embarassed about them :P

[@adiwertisarahayulestari6751]

I love how humble he is, considering his background and achievements.

[@ashleyodell8226]

I hope my future husband is like Eddie Redmayne💗

[@fenellawhitehead1035]

This interviewer is one in a million. Most interviewers are rude and interrupt constantly and just feel sorry for the person but not this gal

[@vesper180]

This is one of the most enjoyable interviews I've ever seen...Eddie is really sweet, humble, shy and charming. He's very intelligent, talented and has accomplished so much. Yet, there's never a hint of arrogance or ego with him...only an open, genuine and down to earth quality.

[@Esandeech2]

I am in love with him..

[@Azire]

Aren't we all ?

[@malloryfallon6394]

i love how much dedication he puts into his roles, for stephen hawking, he met people with ALS and with The Danish Girl, he met transgender people. Wow, amazing!

[@atuma]

I love how he answers every question with a good story, not just a few sentences.

[@MsDoctorWhoFan1]

I like Eddie Redmayne. He is so genuine and puts his heart and soul into his charecters. That is rare these days. Not too many actors that can do that, their presence on screen makes you happy, and you just love their character their playing because it feels just like an extension of that person. Eddie is so talented, and rare. Most actors these days seem to be going through the motions and put no thought into their characters. Eddie just has this tranquility about him and presence about him. I hope he never losses it.

[@minish1]

Great talent and so charming.

[@mases6772]

Lovely to see how this moderator actually listens to what the actor's responses are, and engages in a conversation with him. She's great.

[@Appleeater0115]

I adore his humbleness and humility. Even now that he has become such an established name in the field, he still show extraordinary patience, sincerity and attentiveness in all the interviews/activities he participates in. The fact that he usually reply compliments by saying "you are very generous" gets me every time. The complete fuss-free attitude he has towards all his achievements and failures, efforts and hardships is just so admirable. Eddie Redmayne is such a precious gem in the entertainment business.

[@jonrosenlof3536]

Having gone to Eton and then Cambridge Eddie obviously came from very priviliged background yet he seems so down to earth and normal.

[@mel23os]

Wow! What an amazing man. I was already in love with him and now I am even more so. He is so humble and funny. I did not know that he has won a Tony. It just proves what a great actor he is. He was amazing in The Theory of Everything. I was so happy that he got the Oscar for that, he really deserved it.

[@DRose1NBA]

He just became my favorite person. I love these interview. I wish there were conversations like these with writers or directors.

[@brianmcconnell2034]

this girl should be working for access hollywood doing interviews she is so good

[@emily_m7001]

Eddie is seriously amazing! Anytime I feel like I’m going to have an anxiety attack and put in mu earbuds and listen to an interview with him. It’s amazing.

[@tracy2919]

He's going to tell the BEST stories when he's older

[@elenachu9932]

I love watching Eddie Redmayne!! He's just adorable!! I anticipate a long & wonderful career for him!! XOXO :)

[@bjwieland-doucet5917]

What an awesome actor & one helluva sweet guy! ! Would love to work with him one day.

[@MarieCat444]

formidable personality, such a lovely and talented man! thank you for uploading this video!

[@KaikiTsuki49]

Amazing talk. I love the way Eddie dives into the characters and he always has such great insights, based on his research and preparation. Such an incredible actor and impressive person.

[@taksaornph6976]

I really like the way Eddie talks and be friendly to people.He always wants to make the nice atmosphere around him. I do not know why i adore Eddie so much...But I feel we are both so much alike .I was born on Jan 5th and he was Jan 6th, its an amzing fact! Really Love and agree the way he thinks, talks and interacts with people. Waiting to c ur next film Mr.Eddie! #fanfrombkk

[@georgiagcd]

One of the best interviews. Brilliant actor!

[@1owellete1]

Thank you SAG Foundation Staff for putting forth such candid conversations with superb Actors.

[@obiwashere]

Perfect timing for this interview. I have an audition this evening. Learned a lot. Thank you Eddie and SAG foundation!

[@marinadrai6697]

He's a really really really good actor. In my opinion, he's one of the bests out there💜

[@girl920]

This is such a wonderful interview! Thank you so much!

[@melissabrooke1146]

Eddie is seriously my favorite! Everything about him, and then I heard him sing in Les Miserables, wow! I definitely have a benign crush on him, I’m old now, lol. ❤😊

[@genius9616]

Eddie is an amazing, out going actor! He is very talented, and taking a challenge kind of guy with the movie The Theory Of Everything it's amazing how you can stay still for that long. Steven Hawking is a very smart and funny guy. That's what I've heard it would be an honor to meet them both!!!!!! I only get one millionth of what he is talking about. Like black holes and who or what created the Universe but I'm happy either way!!!!☺

[@1Cyberix]

Great interview. thank you.

[@blackyoumeanus]

Great video, thanks!

[@lucaspires8833]

Together with Ewan McGregor, he is a hell of a good actor!!

[@user-cl8zw8gx8p]

Enjoyed so much watching this interview! Eddie ❤

[@BrittBrattBossLady]

9:45 He's so adorable.

[@joannavillaran8228]

I love that every time he mentions someone he says something good about them, he’s just amazing❤️

[@alexfarnham2167]

i love eddie so much!

[@judithvictoriadouglas427]

First saw Eddie in Pillars of the Earth and was very impressed. I'm so glad to see him doing well, and have enjoyed several of his films. I'm really looking forward to Fantastic Beasts, being a J.K. Rowling fan.

[@daisybtoes]

I haven't seen Pillars of the Earth, but my introduction to Eddie was the two Fantastic Beasts movies (can't wait for the rest of these), and it was love at first sight. There is no one else like him, anywhere at any time.

[@meaganmadson9985]

I am a huge fan of SAG Foundation and everything they do, specifically they're youtube channel. But I am wondering why, especially for the 2015 oscar season, they have only interviewed nominated male actors? Edward Norton, Eddie Redmayne, Michael Keaton, etc. Why is it so male dominated? I would love to hear from some of the amazing and talented female actresses as well.

[@MichaelTreder]

They did Julianne Moore and Aniston, right? And Arquette was included in the Boyhood chat, I think, but I totally agree. Rosamund Pike would have been an amazing chat for Gone Girl alone.

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[@blackyoumeanus]

Maybe, just maybe, they weren't all available for the interviews.

[@MuntasirXBlaze]

The actual one who deserved the OSCAR❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@hisponsia3022]

i love how this video has 100k views and only 9 dislikes, what can i say eddie is just that great xD

[@19suntan50]

Charming

[@rachel-gs1ik]

someone should put this spotify

[@Jemppu]

*ha* The infamous "Passage to India" play which Tom too recalled.

[@Ava-zv4dn]

they need another movie where he plays another sexy cowboy because hick was like omg.

[@giraffe9172]

That movie made me cry, how could she move on so quickly after everything that just happened?!?!?

[@malloryfallon6394]

Giraffe SPOILERS!!

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Conversations with Eddie Redmayne

[@da96103]

Eddie Redmayne, the only man that broke Batman's spirit.

[@yiyuns6013]

What did he say in 43:15? Mercury au vibe?:-/??

[@btno222]

Oooooooop Lilly!

[@joshuaball2276]

Is that Rove Mcmanus?

[@LishaSun]

Hahahahaha, so stylish.

[@kikiam7850]

Did Eddie answer if Mr Hawkins liked it or "otherwise" or did i miss it?

[@saturnight.3026]

He offered to record his voice in the film instead of the version they used before. So I don't think he'd do this if he didn't like the film.

[@malloryfallon6394]

the lady in the beginning should be a meditation speaker 😴😴 0:00

[@abbyamfo6387]

I might be wrong but there seems to be less conversations with female actors. Correct me if am mistaken

[@LearnGermanwithMarzipanfrau]

22:03 His mum story. xD

[@acavell6184]

Sad what bullying at private (public( is private in the UK )named as it's not a religious private school )schools produces ,Eddie's school Eton is one of the worst ,mine thankfully was a day school ,boarding schools are the worst,the influence of the puritan sect made people even more anxiety ridden.

[@kathydent2116]

When he says 'I went to high school...' he means that he went to the poshest private school in Britain. It's not exactly a rags to riches story.