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Starting as a child actor at the age of 11, Eddie Redmayne has now become one of the most renowned stars, with an Academy Award under his belt. Appearing in a myriad of movies, Redmayne particularly earned his fame with his acclaimed drama movies likeThe Danish GirlandThe Theory of Everything.
However, what turned him into an overnight pop culture icon is his appearance in 2016’sFantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. But, despite gaining appreciation for his 2016 movie and its sequel, Redmayne claimed to find theHarry Potterfranchise a “machine” where he will only gain good working experience, but never learn anything.
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Eddie Redmayne is Grateful For TheFantastic BeastsMovies
Beginning his acting journey at the age of 11, with a small role in a Jonathan Pryce-starring and Sam Mendes-directed production ofOliver!, Eddie Redmayne steadily rose the ladder of success over the years. Soon after more than a decade of experience, Redmayne started gaining roles in acclaimed projects likeThe Danish GirlandThe Theory of Everything.
Winning an Oscar for his role as Stephen Hawking inThe Theory of Everything,Eddie Redmaynemade a position in the entertainment industry. Soon the actor appeared to be taking steady steps towards being this generation’s Daniel Day-Lewis or Ralph Fiennes. And then just like Fiennes, even Redmayne ventured into the Harry Potter franchise.
Gaining his role in 2016’sFantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, although the movies took him slightly off track from his notable genre of drama, theHarry Potterfranchise earned him immense fame and recognition. Turning into a pop culture icon overnight, Eddie Redmayne mentioned being grateful for his role as Newt Scamander.
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Eddie Redmayne Critically Slammed TheHarry PotterFranchise
During his discussion withGQ, Eddie Redmayne expressed his gratitude for the billion-dollar opportunity to be a part of theHarry Potterfranchise. Although the actor initially auditioned to be a part of theHarry Pottermovies, he later fulfilled his dream with theFantastic Beastssequels, alongside larger-than-life talents like Jude Law, Johnny Depp, and Mads Mikkelsen.
“When I entered that world, I knew I was joining a machine that was so much bigger than me. It’s given me a huge amount and I’ve loved working with some of the best, most joyful actors in the world. Being able to come back to that every couple of years – in an industry that is nomadic and circus-like – that continuity has been wonderful.”
Expressing his honest feelings for the franchise, Eddie Redmayne mentioned although he appreciates the opportunity, he isn’t willing to be bogged down byFantastic Beasts.Stating how the movies are perfect in themselves, Redmayne claimed he won’t be able to learn anything or gain experience from the sequels.
“What’s become clear to me is that comfort and I don’t go very well together. So I’m always looking for ways to push myself outside my comfort zone.”
Thereafter, the Oscar-winning actor went ahead with his decision to focus on more intimate films likeThe Good Nurse.
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Krittika Mukherjee is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on films, TV shows, and celebrity news with over 3,000 articles published. With an educational background in Journalism, and a keen interest in filmmaking, Krittika blends factual precision with creative flair, when crafting her editorials, or dissecting fan theories.Her coverage often includes news and analyses of critically acclaimed films, celebrity news, and franchises like the Wizarding World, LOTR, DC, and MCU—particularly Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts, Superheroes, and fan theories. As a Wizarding World aficionado, Krittika has spent countless hours exploring hidden backstories, unadapted book moments, spells, and trivias surrounding J.K. Rowling’s lore.An imaginative writer with a way with words, Krittika has worked as an entertainment journalist for the past two years and a web content writer for a year. She brought her experience and expertise to FandomWire to pursue her desire for sipping coffee while dissecting films and tracking celebrity drama.
