The Aeronauts TRAILER: Star Wars and Fantastic Beasts stars in EPIC adventure – WATCH

A 19th-century action-adventure, The Aeronauts trailer sees Eddie Redmayne star as scientist James Glaisher. While Rogue One’s Felicity Jones joins him as pilot Amelia Wren, as the two fight for survival attempting to make discoveries in a hot air balloon. The real Glaisher famously broke the world record for altitude in 1862, with a height of as much as 10,900 metres above sea-level. During such a feat he and his real-life co-pilot, Henry Tracey Coxwell, had trouble staying conscious and the latter managed to eventually force the hot air balloon down.

The film’s official synopsis reads: “Felicity Jones and Eddie Redmayne reunite in this thrilling drama directed by Tom Harper (Wild Rose) and written by Jack Thorne (Wonder).

“Set in 1862 and inspired by true events, The Aeronauts follows wealthy young widow Amelia Wren (Jones) and headstrong scientist James Glaisher (Redmayne), as they mount a balloon expedition to fly higher than anyone in history.

“This is a journey to the very edge of existence, where the air is thin and the chances of survival are slim.

“As their perilous ascent reveals their true selves, this unlikely pair discover things about each other – and themselves – that helps each of them find their place in the world they have left behind.”

Earlier this year, an exclusive video captured on the London set saw Redmayne shooting a scene.

The 37-year-old actor was seen exiting a shop onto a busy Victorian street, before putting on a tall black top hat.

Meanwhile, the Fantastic Beasts star is set to reprise his role as Newt Scamander in Fantastic Beasts 3.

Pushed back to 2021, the sequel to The Crimes of Grindelwald’s filming has been delayed.

According to Deadline, Fantastic Beasts 3 was set to start shooting in July but now will more likely begin in late autumn. Apparently, this is to allow more preparation time for the third outing.

In total there will be five Fantastic Beasts films, with the fourth due in 2022 and the final outing in 2024.

The first film was set in 1926 and the last will finish in 1945 when Dumbledore defeated Grindelwald in a duel, winning the Elder Wand.

The Aeronauts releases in UK cinemas on November 6, 2019.