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With Eddie Redmayne set to star as the elusive assassin, The Day of the Jackal has been building up excellent expectations among viewers for the upcoming series. The first episode will be released on November 7, available on Peacock in the U.S. and Sky in the U.K.
The new adaptation of Frederick Forsyth's classic novel was also heralded through the Paris Olympics opening ceremony with a first look.
When and where to watch The Day of the Jackal?
The Day of the Jackal will premiere on November 7, 2024. In the U.S., the series is available for streaming on Peacock, while in the U.K., it can be viewed on Sky. It will drop on each respective streaming service at midnight local time, allowing fans from both sides of the Atlantic to view at the same time.
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Both platforms have hosted highly acclaimed series and movies, and their collaboration on the project signifies that viewers will get an impeccable viewing experience.
It needs subscriptions on both platforms to view the series.
What to expect from the series?
Jackal is a professional contract killer assigned to highly paid assassination jobs and has the expertise to transform into various getups to evade capture.
Things get even better when he crosses the path of a rather equally resolute British intelligence officer, portrayed by Lashana Lynch, who begins the hunt for him and sets them on an action-packed, hair-raising chase across Europe.
At the Paris Olympics, the first look showed Redmayne's character adorning different getups, shooting with precision as a sniper on the rooftops, and making daring escapes. One of the striking moments is when a lady asks him who he is, and with icy coolness, the Jackal says:
"You know who I am."
Production Team and Cast
The production team behind The Day of the Jackal comes with heavyweight credentials: Eddie Redmayne stars in the lead but will also be the executive producer. The series is penned by Ronan Bennett and helmed by Brian Kirk, both of whom bring a decade-plus of experience to the project.
The other executive producers are Gareth Neame and Nigel Marchant for Carnival Films, Sam Hoyle for Sky Studios, and Sue Naegle. The author of the original novel, Frederick Forsyth, serves as a consulting producer. Chris Hall serves as a producer on the series.
It has an ensemble cast that includes Úrsula Corberó, Charles Dance, Richard Dormer, Chukwudi Iwuji, Lia Williams, Khalid Abdalla, Eleanor Matsuura, Jonjo O'Neill, Nick Blood, Sule Rimi, and Florisa Kamara.
The Day of the Jackal has a gripping plot and is sure to enthrall audiences on November 7.
Whether one is a fan of the original novel or new to it, this adaptation will dole out ample doses of suspense, action, and drama. Subscribe to either Peacock or Sky so you don't miss any of the episodes of this series.
