Eddie Redmayne cuts a casual figure as he steps out in New York City... after teasing 'wonderful surprises' in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them flick
He boasts an action-packed schedule promoting his new film Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.
And Eddie Redmayne was cutting a casual figure as he stepped out in New York City on Friday, keeping a low profile as he strolled along the street en route to his next public engagement.
The Oscar-winning actor was rocking a faded denim jacket over a burgundy jumper as he pounded the pavements.
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Out and about: Eddie Redmayne was cutting a casual figure as he stepped out in New York City on Friday, keeping a low profile as he strolled along the street en route to his next public engagement
Eddie, 34, teamed his ensemble with a pair of bright blue jeans, slinging his hands in his pockets as he strolled down the street.
The Hollywood star - who plays magizoologist Newt Scamander in the upcoming J.K. Rowling's series - explained the news that the planned trilogy is being extended by an additional two films came as a shock to the cast.
Speaking on The Ellen DeGeneres show, he said: 'It was news to us.'
'We were at a fan event for Fantastic Beasts [And Where To Find Them] and then at the end J.K. Rowling arrived, which was a shock for us and whenever she comes we turn into excitable children.
Hot ticket: The British star boasts an action-packed schedule promoting his new film Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
Casual: Eddie, 34, teamed his ensemble with a pair of bright blue jeans, slinging his hands in his pockets as he strolled down the street
'She always had a specific story she wanted to tell, which goes much further beyond just Newt and his case.
He added: 'But we didn't realise it was going to be five films.'
So there was a very shocked moment when all of the cast, the four of us, gasped but are so excited.'
Eddie also admitted he can't wait for the movie's release in a few weeks as he explained he found keeping the film's plot under wraps 'really stressful'.
He told talk show host Ellen DeGeneres: 'I'm useless at keeping secrets, so it's been a really stressful few months.
New role: The Hollywood star - who plays magizoologist Newt Scamander in the upcoming J.K. Rowling's series
Surprise: Eddie recently explained the news the trilogy is being extended by an additional two films came as a shock to the cast
'But there are some great surprises - wonderful surprises that I'm very excited about.'
Although he can't talk about the specifics of the movie, the star - who welcomed his first child baby Iris in June with wife Hannah Bagshawe - was able to give a vague outline.
He said: 'It's set in J.K. Rowling's wizarding world.
'It's set 70 years before Harry Potter, and it's about this English magizooligist who arrives in New York with a case full of these extraordinary magical creatures, and a couple get out.
He concluded: 'That kind of sets in motion a whole chain of events. When I read the script, I didn't know what to expect, it blew my mind.'
Eddie will star alongside Colin Farrell, Ezra Miller, Jon Voight and Samantha Morton in the flick set for release on November 18.
Keeping coy: He teased, 'There are some great surprises - wonderful surprises that I'm very excited about'
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