Question 1

What inspired the director to make Eddie the Eagle?

Accepted Answer

Director Matthew Vaughn was inspired after watching Cool Runnings with his children and wanting to make an inspiring film he could show them.

Question 2

How did the real Eddie Edwards react to the film's portrayal of his life?

Accepted Answer

Eddie Edwards praised the film as "very, very good" and said Taron Egerton's performance capturing his mannerisms was "uncanny."

Question 3

Where does Eddie train in the film versus in real life?

Accepted Answer

In the film, Eddie trains in Garmisch, Germany, but in reality he learned to ski jump in Lake Placid, New York, USA.

Question 4

What percentage of the movie did the real Eddie Edwards say was based on his actual life?

Accepted Answer

Eddie Edwards stated that only 10-15% of the film was based on his real life, with about 90% being made up.

Question 5

What festival featured Eddie the Eagle in 2017?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema in 2017.

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