It was one of his most romantic + elegant roles but also one of his grittiest — Eddie Redmayne as a World War I soldier in Birdsong, photographed in Hungary in 2011 by Kalpesh Lathigra.
This BBC two-parter, which aired in 2012 + still streams, is our personal favorite for the heartbreaking depth Eddie showed in love + war.
Point by point summary of Newt’s character development over the three Fantastic Beasts films — brought to life with sensitivity and strength by Eddie Redmayne.
Photographer Jeff Vespa captured the luminous green of Eddie Redmayne’s eyes in a unique way in this 2012 shoot during the Les Miserables promotion season. Suddenly, Eddie’s oddball characters from indie films and his period roles had morphed into a romantic lead. Oh, Marius!
One of my favorite Eddie Redmayne sessions, this one from 2011 by Colin Bell, used in photo spreads and bits + pieces ever since. Breathtaking good looks + a range of expressions as a treat for this Man Crush Monday.
We loved this 2014 Robert Maxwell photo of Eddie Redmayne for a Variety cover session…but also this prescient assessment from Working Title co-chair Eric Fellner: “What’s really interesting about Eddie is that what turns him on are really tough, tricky roles. But he’s an incredibly good-looking man. So he can be a movie star too.”
Victoria Yeates shares personal photos to her Instagram from a late-night Secrets of Dumbledore shoot. Repost @victoriayeates1: “This was a very late long rainy shoot but it was always fun working with these gorgeous people…and they all made the time fly! #eddieredmayne #callumturner #jessicawilliams #secretsofdumbledore #harrypotter #handwarmers #hotwaterbottles #buntygirl”
New image from wizardingworld.com of Eddie Redmayne as Newt Scamander in Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore. (Will be on the lookout for an HQ version.)
For Throwback Thursday, Eddie Redmayne as Richard II at the Donmar Warehouse in London 2011 + in 2021 in his long-awaited return to theater as The Emcee in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club. Both rehearsals were captured by the eminent chronicler of London theater, Marc Brenner.
Eddie Redmayne enjoying a beverage at Hog’s Head as a stylish Newt Scamander in Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore reminded us of two of Eddie’s most memorable modeling gigs.
Middle—for Omega watches (our longtime profile photo), and bottom—for Mr. Porter.
Eddie Redmayne + Callum Turner with their stunt doubles on the set of Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore. Repost @liamcootestunts on Instagram: “Fantastic beasts 3 ♂️ great job with some great friends”
Thanks for capturing Newt standing still during these scenes where we finally get to see him at work in the wild. There was a very Indiana Jones vibe to his movements!
Another from the Japan portfolio of Eddie Redmayne style looks from Petra Sellge, who handled grooming + makeup for his promotional and Omega watches appearances.
He was there to promote Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore.
Nobuhiro Hosoki with Cinema Daily US brings us these delightful photos + excerpts from the NYC premiere event of Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore. The film is in its opening weekend in North America.
Back before they actually cast the role in Crimes of Grindelwald, this was how I imagined a Hogwarts-aged Newt Scamander, using a youthful photo of Eddie Redmayne with an inset of grownup Newt. A Friday Flashback.
Eddie Redmayne on floating in a backlot lake at Warner Bros. during filming in a London winter for Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore. (My screenshots)
Sure, it might be a bit of a backhanded compliment: “Eddie Redmayne — the ’80s are calling.” But his travel ensemble, worn as he jetted to Japan to promote Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore, did notch him the fourth spot on this week’s British GQ best-dressed list. (Photos by Jun Sato)
