Eddie the Eagle on new biopic: 'Every time I see it, it brings tears to my eyes'

Credit: Lionsgate Films

He started work as a plasterer and builder - but became one of the most famous faces of the 1980s. >Now Eddie the Eagle Edwards, from Stroud, is busy hopping on and off jets, going around the world to promote a film about his now famous Ski Jump in the Calgary Winter Olympics in 1988.

Eddie the Eagle charts his rise to fame in Calgary. From the early ambition, the the training - including the ups, the downs and the outs.

Hugh Jackman stars in the Hollywood biopic. Credit: Lionsgate Films
Credit: Lionsgate Films

So what's his verdict on the Hollywood treatment of his life?

Teen actor Taron Egerton stars as Eddie in the film, alongside another famous name, Hugh Jackman. >Eddie Edwards describes the moment he saw Taron as himself on set. he describes it as 'looking in the mirror'.

Taron stars as Eddie in the film released next month. Credit: Lionsgate Films

Watch our exclusive interview with the star of the film here:

Eddie the Eagle will be in UK cinemas from 1 April .