Eddie Redmayne Reveals Why Starring In ‘Incredible Beasts And The place To

“The stakes are high because they were so good before”, he said, talking about JK Rowling’s Harry Potter movie franchise. He also shared about his “extraordinary” and “educational” experience in portraying a transgender woman in “The Danish Girl”, Entertainment Weekly noted.

“Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” isn’t directly related to the “Harry Potter” films, but they take place in the same universe and even film at the same studio.

While reports previously suggested that Radcliffe may make a special appearance in future Harry Potter flicks, the actor shut down the rumors by explaining that it would be “distracting”.

Poor old Eddie Redmayne may have already made it big with his Oscar-winning performance in The Theory of Everything, but that doesn’t mean he isn’t feeling the pressure with his latest role. News. “You don’t want to screw it up”. “All I can say is that I’m having the most wonderful time and J.K Rowling has written something utterly wonderful”.

While attending the Toronto worldwide Film Festival this week, Eddie told E! that the pressure is starting to get to him.

Rowling revealed that the “Fantastic Beast” is not directly connected to the life of Harry Potter but it is “an extension of the wizarding world”. “He’s awesome. I think it’ll be fantastic”.

Filming started on August 17 and it’s scheduled to be released on November 18, 2016.

Alongside Redmayne, the film will also star Colin Farrell, Ezra Miller, Katherine Waterston, Samantha Morton and Alison Sudol.

“I’m excited to see them, especially with Eddie”, Radcliffe admits.

The director of the four “Harry Potter” films – “Order of the Phoenix“, “Half-Blood Prince”, “Deathly Hallows” Part 1 and 2 – David Yates, will be helming the sequel as well.

“Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” is based off J.K. Rowling’s 2001 book of the same name.