Eddie the Eagle

Eddie the Eagle

Since childhood, Michael Edwards dreamed of only one thing - to take part in the Olympic Games. But, unfortunately, it turned out that he has no aptitude for any kind of sport. This problem did not affect Eddie's dream. Moved by his persistence, the former US champion becomes the boy's coach. Their goal is the Winter Olympics in Calgary, Canada. The discipline in which Michael will compete is very dangerous - springboard jumping. This is the story of a man who never stopped believing in himself, even when the rest of Great Britain didn't. The film is from the producers of the spy comedy "Kingsman: The Secret Service" starring Hugh Jackman and Taron Edgerton. Read more The story of the British-American sports tragicomedy "Eddie the Eagle" was inspired by the life of a real person. British skier Eddie "Eagle" Edwards became the first representative of Great Britain at the 1988 Olympic Games in the discipline of jumping from a springboard. The film was directed by Dexter Fletcher, better known as an actor. The Briton shot his debut work in 2011 - the crime drama "Wild Bill". He also worked on the script of the picture. Then there was the less successful musical "The Sun over the Summer". One of the producers of "Eddie the Eagle" was the famous director Matthew Vaughn. The failed athlete was played by the young actor Taron Egerton. In 2015, he could be seen in Matthew Vaughn's "Kingsman: The Secret Service" and in the biographical drama about twin criminals "Legend" with Tom Hardy. Before him, Steve Coogan was considered for the main actor's chair. The role of the American coach went to the owner of the Golden Globe, Hugh Jackman. The famous American actor Christopher Walken also played in the film. He played the role of Jackman's mentor. Filming of the tape "Eddie the Eagle" began in March 2015 and lasted until May. Germany, Pinewood studio and London became the venues.