Renowned for his portrayal of Newt Scamander in the Harry Potter series, Eddie Redmayne previously shared during an interview that he once auditioned for the famous Star Wars franchise.
The actor revealed that during the auditions, due to the complexities of the scene, he couldn’t ace the role. Redmayne expressed that he was humiliated by his performance in the audition. Perhaps the role wasn’t meant for Redmayne, as it ultimately went to Adam Driver.
Harry Potter star Eddie Redmayne failed the auditions for Star Wars
The Oscar-winning actor Eddie Redmayne has given some incredible performances throughout his acting career. The actor has been a part of some great franchises, including the Harry Potter series and Fantastic Beasts. Previously, during an interview, the actor shared that he once auditioned for the $51 billion franchise, but unfortunately, he couldn’t ace the role.
Redmayne auditioned for the role of Kylo Ren in Star Wars: The Force Awakens. The actor explained that the scene offered to him during the auditions was quite complex, and it ultimately ended up being an embarrassing audition for him. The Danish Girl described the scene by stating,
“They gave me like a ‘Star Trek’ scene — or like something from ‘Pride and Prejudice.’ It was one of those films. With films that are top secret, they don’t give you the actual lines. So they give you a scene from ‘Pride and Prejudice,’ but then they tell you you’re auditioning for the baddie. If you’re me, you then put some ridiculous voice on.”
The 41-year-old actor further revealed that trying the role of an antagonist created a mess for him, and he failed to get the chance to be cast in a Star Wars film. Later, the role for which Redmayne auditioned went to Adam Driver.
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What is Eddie Redmayne currently doing?
Though Eddie Redmayne couldn’t be a part of the Star Wars franchise, the actor is known for his impactful roles in some massive hit films. With films like The Theory of Everything and The Good Nurse, the actor has set foot in the Hollywood industry and has proven his impeccable acting skills.
Recently, it was reported that the actor had been cast in the upcoming remake of The Day of the Jackal. The film is an adaptation of Frederick Forsyth’s best-selling novel of the same name. As per the reports, Redmayne is not just the lead protagonist of the film; he will also executive produce the thriller series.
Source: Variety
