Eddie Redmayne on Danish Girl’s nude scenes

Eddie Redmayne found shooting his nude scenes for his new movie ‘Danish Girl’ incredibly  »embarrassing. »

The 33-year-old actor may have 16 successful blockbusters under his belt but he has admitted he was still riddled with anxiety when he had to strip off in front of a whole crew of cameramen and women for his role as transgender Lili Elbe.

Speaking to Details magazine, he said:  »Any time you get naked in front of a crew, it’s embarrassing. »

In one particular scene, the handsome star has to peel off his trousers and tuck his manhood through his legs.

He explained:  »It’s not as if we as actors have some way of becoming comfortable with it. It would be exactly like you getting naked in front of 30 people. »

Redmayne has admitted he was initially sceptical when he landed the role of Lili – who became the first person to undergo sex-reassignment surgery in 1931 – but was able to get an insight into how transgender people are treated.

He explained:  »Just walking onto a set filled with men, watching the difference in how you’re treated, or the scrutiny …the gaze was overwhelming. A lot of the women I worked with said, ‘Yeah …welcome to our world.’  »

The ‘Danish Girl’ is set for release on November 27.