Eddie Redmayne is heading back into the realm of specialty killers, as he is set to star in the upcoming television adaptation of The Day of the Jackal for Peacock and Sky Studios, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Redmayne will also executive produce the thriller series.
COLLIDER VIDEO OF THE DAY The Day of the Jackal, which first recieved a series order at Peacock in November 2022, will be helmed by Irish author Ronan Bennett, who is attached as showrunner and screenwriter. Bennett is staying in his wheelhouse for The Day of the Jackal, as he is best known as the creator of the British crime drama series Top Boy, and has also worked on a number of Hollywood screenplays.
“We are excited to bring to life Ronan Bennett’s re-imagining of Forsyth’s revered thriller in the complex world in which we live today and are incredibly fortunate to have an actor of Eddie’s calibre as our Jackal,” said Neame. “Paired with Ronan’s screenplay and Brian Kirk’s direction, this is a first-class creative team.”
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This the same jackal Bruce Willis played?
No No No! There couldn't be anyone more wrong to play this part!
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