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Eddie Redmayne took a workshop with trans actors after The Danish Girl backlash

Eddie Redmayne revealed that he took a workshop with trans actors after receiving backlash for his role in The Danish Girl.  Back in 2015, the Les Misérables actor made waves when he starred in the controversial and critically acclaimed film.  The movie, which Tom Hopper directed, follows the life of transgender painter Lili Elbe and her journey as one of the first trans individuals to receive gender reassignment surgery. Redmayne’s portrayal of the historical figure earned him numerous nominations, including one for Best Actor at the Academy Awards. However, many…

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Ben Whishaw says he’s sometimes “critical” of straight actors playing gay roles

No Time To Die star Ben Whishaw has weighed in on the ongoing conversation regarding authentic LGBTQ+ casting. In a new interview with The Guardian, the openly gay actor shared his two cents on the controversial subject. When asked about The Danish Girl and Eddie Redmayne’s portrayal of Lili Elbe, the British actor said he did a “beautiful job.” “Going forward, there will be other films in which the role is given to someone who lived that experience. Why shouldn’t a role like that be given to someone who knows,…

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