Alicia Vikander Calls Oscar-Winning Trans Film The Danish Girl Extremely Dated

Oscar-winning actress Alicia Vikander has reflected on the 2015 film "The Danish Girl," calling it "extremely dated" in its portrayal of transgender lives, though she acknowledges it helped open conversations on the subject at the time. The biographical drama, which starred Eddie Redmayne as Lili Elbe, one of the first recipients of gender reassignment surgery, faced criticism for casting a cisgender actor in a transgender role. Redmayne later expressed regret over taking the role, calling it a "mistake" and highlighting the broader casting issues within the industry, emphasizing the need for more inclusivity and representation. Vikander agrees with the criticism and sees the film as a learning experience for casting transgender actors in the future, while also hoping that transgender actors will eventually play cisgender roles to achieve true equity. Both actors' reflections underscore ongoing conversations about representation in film and the importance of providing opportunities for transgender performers. Vikander also shared insights on her personal life, balancing her acting career with motherhood alongside her husband, Michael Fassbender.