Earlier today Lionsgate announced the upcoming movie, Eddie the Eagle, which is based on the inspirational true story of Eddie ‘The Eagle’ Edwards, who became famous during the Calgary Winter Games back in 1988, the movie will be landing in cinemas across the UK & Ireland on 1st April 2016.
Eddie the Eagle follows the realisation of the childhood dream of Michael Edwards (a.k.a Eddie), and his unflinching determination to become Great Britain’s first Olympic ski-jumper. Reluctantly aided by former ski-jumper Bronson Peary as his coach, Eddie is unwavering in his quest to reach the 1988 Calgary Winter Games. Eddie the Eagle will be an uplifting, inspirational story that celebrates human spirit, passion, and one man’s refusal to accept defeat.
Taron Egerton (Kingsman: The Secret Service) stars as Eddie and Hugh Jackman (Wolverine) as coach Bronson Peary. The film is directed by Dexter Fletcher (Sunshine on Leith) and produced by Matthew Vaughn (Kingsman: The Secret Service) alongside Adam Bohling, David Reid, Valerie Van Galder and Rupert Maconick.
Eddie the Eagle is joined by a supporting cast that includes Jo Hartley (This Is England), Tim McInnerny (Blackadder), Keith Allen (Robin Hood), Iris Berban (‘Rosa Roth’) and Rune Temte (The Last Kingdom), Christopher Walken (Catch Me If You Can) and Jim Broadbent (Bridget Jones’ Diary).
Eddie the Eagle will be released in the UK & Ireland by Lionsgate Films.
Eddie The Eagle image via Media-Saturn-Holding GmbH – (CC BY-ND 2.0)
Karen Woodham is the founder and owner of the Blazing Minds. She is also a Cinema reviewer and works with RealD 3D reviewing the latest 3D releases and IMAX, she has also had several articles published in various publications including the first edition of SFW Magazine. In 2015 she became an Award Winning Blogger and also has her website listed as one of the UK’s Top 10 Film Blogs.
