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Deadline Hollywood reports:

Eddie Redmayne says taking on his Academy Award-nominated role as a trans character in the 2015 film The Danish Girl was a mistake. Redmayne, who played transgender artist Lili Elbe in the film, said he wouldn’t take that job if it was offered to him now. The role won him a Best Actor nomination.

Critics have complained that the role should have gone to a trans actress. Redmayne heard that and now agrees. Redmayne spoke to The Times of London about the issue while touting his stage performance in an upcoming version of Cabaret.

“No, I wouldn’t take it on now. I made that film with the best intentions, but I think it was a mistake,” he said.

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Eddie Redmayne Expresses Regret For His Role As A Trans Character In ‘The Danish Girl’ https://t.co/Mns3UpY0q3

— Deadline Hollywood (@DEADLINE) November 21, 2021