It’s already generating masses of award season buzz, so it’s no surprise that the first glimpse of Eddie Redmayne in The Danish Girl is nothing short of stunning.

Based on David Ebershoff’s book, the film was inspired by transgender artist Lili Elbe and Gerda Wegener, and also stars Alicia Vikander.

The Danish Girl, which will premiere at the Venice and Toronto Film Festivals, reunites the Oscar-winning actor with Les Miserables director Tom Hooper, who also directed The King’s Speech.

The film opens in UK cinemas on January 1 2016.