The Day of the Jackal is an upcoming British television drama serial adaptation of the Frederick Forsyth novel of the same name. It is set to star Eddie Redmayne, and be produced by Ronan Bennett and directed by Brian Kirk.
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Based on | The Day of the Jackal by Frederick Forsyth |
Screenplay by | Ronan Bennett |
Directed by | Brian Kirk |
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Country of origin | United Kingdom Italy |
Original languages | English Italian |
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Producer | Ronan Bennett |
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Premise
editReimagined into a contemporary political setting, the classic novel centers on a ruthless British assassin, known only as the "Jackal", and the intelligence officer tasked with capturing him.[1]
Cast
edit- Eddie Redmayne as The Jackal
- Lashana Lynch as Bianca
- Úrsula Corberó as Nuria
- Charles Dance as Timothy Winthorp
- Richard Dormer as Norman
- Chukwudi Iwuji as Osita Halcrow
- Lia Williams as Isabel Kirby
- Khalid Abdalla as Ulle Dag Charles
- Eleanor Matsuura as Zina Jansone
- Jonjo O'Neill as Edward Carver
- Sule Rimi as Paul Pullman
Production
editThe project for Carnival Films with Sky and Peacock was announced in November 2022.[2] The screenwriter Ronan Bennett was set as writer and showrunner, with Brian Kirk as the lead director.[3] Eddie Redmayne was revealed to be executive producing the series alongside Carnival Films in April 2023.[4]
Casting
editRedmayne was revealed to be cast in March 2023.[5] In June 2023, Lashana Lynch joined the cast.[6] Additional casting including Úrsula Corberó, Charles Dance, Richard Dormer and Chukwudi Iwuji was announced in February 2024.[7]
Filming
editFilming for the series, taking in four countries and expected to last seven months, was started in June 2023.[8] The shoot began in Budapest, Hungary and its neighboring regions.[9][10] Filming took place in Vienna in July 2023.[11] Filming took place in the autumn of 2023 in Croatia.[12] Croatian locations include Rijeka, Pag, Dubrovnik, and the central Istrian region.[13]
Broadcast
editThe series will air in the US on Peacock on 7 November 2024 and is expected to be broadcast in the UK on Sky Television and streaming platform NOW TV on 7 November 2024.[14]
References
edit- ^ White, Peter (21 March 2023). "Eddie Redmayne To Lead 'The Day Of The Jackal' Series For Peacock & Sky". Hollywood Deadline. Retrieved 25 April 2023.
- ^ Ravindran, Manori (3 November 2022). "'Day of the Jackal' Spy Thriller to Be Reimagined as TV Series for Peacock, Sky". Variety. Retrieved 25 April 2023.
- ^ Shiristy (3 November 2022). "The Day of the Jackal' TV Series Adaptation Ordered at Peacock". Collider. Retrieved 25 April 2023.
- ^ Ritman, Alex (21 March 2023). "Eddie Redmayne to Lead 'Day of the Jackal' TV Adaptation for Sky, Peacock". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 20 April 2023.
- ^ "Eddie Redmayne Starring In Day Of The Jackal TV Adaptation". Empire. 21 March 2023. Retrieved 20 April 2023.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (2 June 2023). "Lashana Lynch Joins Eddie Redmayne in 'Day of the Jackal' Series at Sky, Peacock (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 7 November 2023.
- ^ Szalai, George (23 February 2024). "Úrsula Corberó, Charles Dance, Richard Dormer Join Eddie Redmayne in The Day of the Jackal Series". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
- ^ Rajput, Priyanca (19 June 2023). "Eddie Redmayne's The Day of the Jackal begins European shoot". kftv. Retrieved 7 November 2023.
- ^ "2023 film and high-end TV productions shooting in the UK: latest updates, strike status". screendaily.com. 7 November 2023. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
- ^ Nemzet, Magyar (16 August 2023). "Hollywood Magyarországon: híres krimi forog Selypen és Zagyvavásztón". Hollywood Magyarországon: híres krimi forog Selypen és Zagyvavásztón (in Hungarian). Retrieved 7 November 2023.
- ^ verena.richter (26 July 2023). "Star Eddie Redmayne dreht für Sky gerade heimlich in Wien". kurier.at (in German). Retrieved 7 November 2023.
- ^ Anderton, Joe (7 November 2023). "Eddie Redmayne stars in first look at new show from Top Boy boss". Digital Spy. Retrieved 7 November 2023.
- ^ Thomas, Mark (19 September 2023). "Eddie Redmayne to Film 'The Day of the Jackal' Sequel in Croatia, Starting in Dubrovnik". Dubrovnik Times. Retrieved 7 November 2023.
- ^ "See Eddie Redmayne in 'The Day of the Jackal' first-look teaser trailer". EW.com. Retrieved 28 July 2024.