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The Day of the Jackal season 2 is one of the most anticipated sequels of the franchise after the finale of the first season was released via Peacock on Thursday, December 12, 2024. With its high-adrenaline ending and the Jackal's close escape, fans of the franchise are already hoping for a second season soon.
Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers for The Day of the Jackal.
Previously, the ending of season 1 showed how the Jackal, now revealed to be Alexander Duggan, made yet another escape after UDC's assassination. The character even manged to one-up Bianca, who had been pursuing him all season. However, the British government was actively on the lookout for the Jackal.
The central focus for the second season might be on how the Jackal would deal with this situation while searching for his wife and son.
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Sky TV and Peacock have greenlit production for The Day of the Jackal season 2, which is expected to go on floors in 2025. Audiences can hope for a 2026 release given the show's former filming timelines, though an official release date announcement is yet to be made.
The official summary for the show reads:
The Jackal is an elusive assassin who makes his living carrying out hits for the highest fee. He soon meets his match in a tenacious British intelligence officer who tracks him down in a thrilling cat-and-mouse chase across Europe.
Which cast members and characters shall feature in The Day of the Jackal season 2?
Season one of the show ended on a high note of suspense but also concluded with many character exits, which will impact the cast in The Day of the Jackal season 2. Actor Eddie Redmayne shall return as the titular character of the Jackal.
On the other hand, Lashana Lynch may not reprise her character Bianca Pullman. Additionally, Khalid Abdalla has also finished his arc as Ulle Dag Charles (UDC), one of Jackal's targets. He, too, shall not be returning for the next installment.
The list of characters that are expected to feature in The Day of the Jackal season 2 at present include:
- Eddie Redmayne as The Jackal
- Úrsula Corberó as Nuria
- Lia Williams as Isabel Kirby
- Eleanor Matsuura as Zina Jansone
- Charles Dance as Timothy Winthrop
- Puchi Lagarde as Marisa
- Christy Meyer as Leonora Boggs
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What to expect for The Day of the Jackal season 2? Plot dynamics explored
The first season of the show ended in limbo for the main character, the Jackal, now revealed to be the soldier Alexander Duggan. He completed a long-overdue mission where he was able to successfully assassinate one of his targets: Ulle Dag Charles (UDC). However, things did not go well on the personal front in the character's life.
Jackal's wife, Nuria, found out about his true identity as a paid assassin. She was unable to reconcile this image with that of her husband and was furious at him for putting their family at risk and compromising on his morals.
The Jackal promised her that he would stop killing the moment he was done with his last mission. However, worried about the safety of her son, Nuria took him and fled the house that she shared with her husband.
Meanwhile, Bianca Pullman was unknowingly used as a scapegoat for the British government. Her superior Isabel authorized her to track down the Jackal, giving her a second chance at the case. She did so by narrowing down the location of the assassin's house. Unfortunately for her, the Jackal realized that there was a trespasser in her home and killed Bianca.
After her death, the government disassociated with Bianca. An official statement was released, detailing how Bianca went rogue and pursued the Jackal without government sanction, even though it was untrue.
The Day of the Jackal season 2 might see the Jackal at an even bigger risk of exposure, with the British government now directly out to hunt him. Additionally, the season might explore how the Jackal tries to get Nuria back while struggling with his morals and his promises to her the whole time.
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The Day of the Jackal season 2 has been greenlit for production by Sky TV and will be released via Sky in the UK and Peacock in America. All episodes of season 1 are currently streaming on Peacock for American audiences.
