Redmayne said that Newt and Tina, played by Katherine Waterston, have "a misunderstanding" and "various miscommunications" that lead to some tension in their relationship. There's also the matter of Newt's new assistant, Bunty, who has an unrequited love for him.
"I think it's his unawareness. And secondly, I think it's his passion," Redmayne said of why women are drawn to the character. "I always find that when someone is passionate about anything, it's always an attractive quality . . and I think he has a very large heart. He has great empathy."