The true story of ski-jumper Michael ‘Eddie’ Edwards comes to the screen with Taron Egerton taking on the role of Eddie and Hugh Jackman playing his coach in Eddie the Eagle, directed by Dexter Fletcher. 20th Century Fox just released the first trailer and poster for the inspirational film which will open in theaters on February 26, 2016. The cast also includes Christopher Walken.
The Plot:
Inspired by true events, Eddie the Eagle is a feel-good story about Michael “Eddie” Edwards (Taron Egerton), an unlikely but courageous British ski-jumper who never stopped believing in himself – even as an entire nation was counting him out. With the help of a rebellious and charismatic coach (played by Hugh Jackman), Eddie takes on the establishment and wins the hearts of sports fans around the world by making an improbable and historic showing at the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics. From producers of Kingsman: The Secret Service, Eddie the Eagle stars Taron Egerton as Eddie, the loveable underdog with a never say die attitude.
Watch the Eddie the Eagle trailer: