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Gala: Rupert Grint Confirmed To Play Eddie The Eagle Edwards!
November 22nd, 2009, 2:01pm–We are very happy to announce to you that Rupert Grint has been confirmed to play Eddie The Eagle! According to the Tribune Irish director Declan Lowney just secured Rupert Grint to play the lead role in a $15m comedy biopic about British ski jumper Eddie ‘The Eagle’ Edwards, the unlikely hero of the 1988 Winter Olympics. “The film is really about triumph over adversity. Every single obstacle was put in this guy’s way and yet he still managed to make it to the Winter Olympics,” said Wexford-born Lowney. Originally Steve Coogan was down to play the part but has now been replaced by Grint.
Read more about it here. And why not join us in the forums to discuss in our already active Eddie The Eagle thread! We will have more news about this throughout the day so stay tuned!
Thanks Suzeeq!
UPDATE: Rupert’s reps have told us that they won’t confirm anything yet till the scripts are approved so no further details are available at this time but you know we’ll keep you updated on the development of this project! 
November 22nd, 2009
YES YES YES YES YES!!!!!
November 22nd, 2009
HELL YEAH! We knew it all along man. I knew this one was not a rumour!
November 22nd, 2009
BRILLIANT! =))))
November 22nd, 2009
YEEEEEEES! *does a VERY happy dance*
November 22nd, 2009
2010…what a year it’ll be!
November 22nd, 2009
AWESOME!!!!! We knew it. This is why we never do “rumor controls” and stuff like that when we hear he’s got a script and could definitely be apart of it.
I’m so excited!! $15mil isn’t going to be an indie, right?
November 22nd, 2009
OH MY GOD! I SO HAPPY TO HEAR THIS! Rupert, you’re perfect for this role. I’m a very proud fan. yay, yay, YAY!
November 22nd, 2009
Exactly Tao but seriously half of us knew this was coming, I was just waiting for some news to confirm it and it happened sooner than I thought it would.
November 22nd, 2009
I am just so excited. This is what it’s going to be like after HP is finally over.
You know I love HP, but it’s great for him to have this freedom!
November 22nd, 2009
I’m so happy for Rupert!
November 22nd, 2009
FLY EDDIE FLY!!!
Sorry, I had to yell that. I’m just so damned excited right now!!!
November 22nd, 2009
Ummm, am I the only one not too fond of this? I mean, I get the impression that Rupert doesn’t really go for these kind of movies. He should be doing more wierd and surreal stuff that he likes, not these cheesy mainstream based-on-a-true-story deals. I know everyone will hate me for saying this but w/e, it’s what I think. PLUS this means he’ll prob end up having to cut off all of that gorgeous hair of his… just sayin.
November 22nd, 2009
kY Rupert’s already been quite diverse in his roles. He’s been in a dark film like CB, he’s playing in an action comedy like WT, he’s been in an adventure film like HP, he’s doing a lot of different things so why would Eddie be so bad? I know not every fan will like it, but I sure do!!!
November 22nd, 2009
Oh, I am so freaking happy! Yay Rupey!!!
November 22nd, 2009
I’m excited because it is different. He has done so many diverse roles. This is definitely that diverse type of thing he’s gone after.
November 22nd, 2009
YAY that’s sooo freakin GREAT
November 22nd, 2009
Yay yay yay YAY!! ^^ This is SO EXCITING!! Great news ^^
You’re doing it, baby!! Give us more films!! ^^ KEEP GOING!!
November 22nd, 2009
he is very young and playing with different facets of his acting ability. I believe that the ICM will be working hard next year … 2010 here we come.
November 22nd, 2009
FUCK YEAH!!
November 22nd, 2009
They will never learn….. First with Cherrybomb and now with the Eddie Biopic…. *shaking head in despair*
November 22nd, 2009
I’m so happy abt this. What great news for a Monday morning!
Ky, biopics are difficult to do well esp if the person is still alive. If Rupert pulls this off, which he will, it will just add to his diversity and will bring his true acting skill. Plus, Rupert always said that after HP he will do something crazy with his hair anyway.
November 22nd, 2009
I am glad that he will be the main lead in another film, but I am just wondering about the story. But I am still so happy for him. I know that he will have a long and prosperous career ahead of him.
November 22nd, 2009
awe sweet another rupert movie. i think it’s funny because our school mascot is called “eddie the eagle!”
November 22nd, 2009
OMG! This is so exciting! Congrats, Rupert!
“They will never learn….. First with Cherrybomb and now with the Eddie Biopic…. *shaking head in despair*”
What do you mean, Anna?
November 22nd, 2009
This is such great news….Wonderful!
2010…lets mame it as “the Year of Rupert Grint…” …such a great year…
Only thing left…if he also plays Prince Harry…that would also be cool…would’nt it…???
November 22nd, 2009
I’m so excited to see him in this role-a real “underdog” kind of story!!
November 23rd, 2009
I’m thrilled beyond words. I understand apprehensions against possibly cheesy biopic stuff and that it could lead a young actor into the wrong direction, but, as I said, Rupert has been so wise in choosing his roles so far. Why should this be different? If Rupert has agreed to do this, the script will be good and the character/role challenging.
And it won’t be exactly a small independent movie like CB, so it will go to the theatres faster and create lots of buzz.
November 23rd, 2009
We know that you will keep us updated!! Thanks and again “Yay for the movie”!!
November 23rd, 2009
LOL Yeah, agencies never fully confirm. The director let the cat out of the bag.
November 23rd, 2009
They love to torture us with keeping the news for themselves!
November 24th, 2009
Have you guys already posted these pictures of Rupert and Emma? Look at the last 3 photos. I haven’t been on here in a while so I don’t know. Sorry.
http://allieiswired.com/archives/2009/11/emma-watson-hooking-up-with-rafael-cabrian-photos/
November 24th, 2009
*waves to Carmen* Good to see you again!
We do have it, http://www.rupert-grint.us/gallery3/thumbnails.php?album=1202&page=8 
November 27th, 2009
Perfect! I’m so happy with this!
<3 /o/