Eddie The Eagle photos arrive online. The biopic of the legendary ski-jumper arrives in 2016.
The first Eddie The Eagle photos have surfaced online. The film is a biopic starring Taron Egerton and Hugh Jackman about the legendary British ski-jumper known for his sheer determination at the Winter Olympics in Calgary in 1988. Dexter Fletcher directs the biopic, which is due in cinemas in the spring.
Here’s the official synopsis:
The film details the inspiring exploits of Michael Edwards, better known as “Eddie the Eagle,” the most famous ski jumper in British history. The film’s portrayal of Edwards’ never-say-die approach to the sport, celebrates the human spirit and resilience in the face of extraordinary odds and challenges. Taron Egerton, who made his feature film starring debut in Kingsman: The Secret Service, portrays Eddie the Eagle, and Hugh Jackman plays a ski jumping expert from Lake Placid who helps Eddie train for the Calgary Olympics.
The Eddie The Eagle photos are below, but before we take a look, here are a few of the reactions from the film’s first proper screening over at the BNAT event in the US at the weekend.
Holy hell, I teared up like 5 times during Eddie The Eagle. No kidding. It’s so fun and sincere and sweet #bnat
— kevinbiegel (@kbiegel) December 13, 2015
BNAT movie #4: Eddie the Eagle, produced by Matthew Vaughn. Huge crowd pleaser. Think Rudy with Olympic ski jumping.
— Eric Vespe (@EricVespe) December 13, 2015
EDDIE THE EAGLE is a maaaajor delight. Taron Egerton is peak adorable. Hugh Jackman is peak badass. Christopher Walken is peak Walken. #BNAT
— Meredith Borders (@xymarla) December 13, 2015
Sounds pretty positive, and we’re so pleased for Dexter Fletcher who is on a roll following his work on Wild Bill and the superb Sunshine On Leith.
Here are the Eddie The Eagle photos courtesy of USA Today. The film will land in UK cinemas from 1st April, 2016.
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