Eddie Redmayne In Harry Potter. The 39-year-old actor has revealed he had to brave swimming in freezing cold water as he reprises his role as Newt Scamander in the latest movie in the Harry Potter prequel series. Oscar-winner Eddie Redmayne has emerged as the frontrunner to play the lead in the new fantasy saga from Harry Potter creator JK Rowling Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them according to the.

Eddie Redmayne is the face of Newt Scamander in the Fantastic Beasts film series but the actor had a shot at playing another major character in the Harry Potter universe. Eddie Redmayne has revealed that he once auditioned for a role in Harry Potter and was turned down. He also narrated for the 2017 audio edition of the updated Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.
Eddie Redmayne is about to find out where JK.
Rowlings Fantastic Beasts come from. Eddie Redmayne is the second major Wizarding World star to speak out against its creator JK Rowling and in support of trans people. Born 6 January 1982 is an English actorHe is the recipient of various accolades including an Academy Award a Tony Award a Golden Globe Award and a BAFTA AwardHe began his professional acting career as a youth in West End theatre before making his screen debut in 1996 with guest television appearances. Daniel Radcliffe David Beckham and Stephen Fry have all joined.