VIDEO: First Look - Hugh Jackman Stars in Upcoming Biopic EDDIE THE EAGLE

Hugh Jackman co-stars alongside Taron Egerton in the upcoming biopic EDDIE THE EAGLE, which tells the story of Michael 'Eddie the Eagle' Edwards, the UK's first ski jumper to enter the Winter Olympics in 1988. Check out the first official trailer below!

Dexter Fletcher directs while FINDING NEVERLAND composer Gary Barlow will compose songs for the film.

Jackman will also star in the upcoming movie musical THE GREATEST SHOWMAN ON EARTH, based on the life of PT Barnum and set for release on Christmas Day 2016.

The Academy Award nominated, Golden Globe and Tony Award winning actor, who recently starred in Broadway's THE RIVER, made his first major U.S. film appearance as Wolverine in the first installment of the X-MEN series, a role he reprised in several sequels and prequels. Jackman's other feature film credits include PRISONERS, LES MISERABLES, RISE OF THE GUARDIANS, REAL STEEL, AUSTRALIA, THE FOUNTAIN, THE PRESTIGE, KATE AND LEOPOLD and more.

The actor appeared on Broadway in HUGH JACKMAN - BACK ON BROADWAY in the fall of 2011. Additional credits include A STEADY RAIN in 2009 and THE BOY FROM OZ, for which Jackman received the 2004 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical as well as Drama Desk, Drama League, Outer Critics Circle and Theatre World awards. Jackman's continued dedication to the Broadway community was feted at the 2012 Tony Awards, where he received a Special Tony Award.