Saville Prods. has acquired the exclusive feature film and television rights to the life story of British ski jumper Eddie "The Eagle" Edwards, who became an overnight celebrity at the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary, Alberta, for his bumbling performances and last-place finishes. Following his 1988 Olympic debut, Edwards' fame landed him a slew of endorsement deals and die-hard fans. [...] of his embarrassing performances, the British Olympic Assn. changed the rules to ensure that Edwards wouldn't be able to compete for the country unless he was among the top 50 ski jumpers in the world.

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