'Eddie the Eagle' trivia and fun facts

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

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

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

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