'Eddie the Eagle' trivia and fun facts

The real Eddie Edwards says that he has been told that only 10 or 15% of the film is based on his life.

Before Taron Egerton's casting, Steve Coogan was linked to the role of Edwards.

Taron Egerton said he was in awe of co-star Hugh Jackman's physique.

Nils Vettori, son of the 1992 Olympic ski jumping champion Ernst Vettori (AUT), appeared as an extra in the movie.