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The Day of the Jackal: Everything You Need to Know About Peacock's Action-Thriller
Image of Eddie Redmayne as the Jackal in The Day of the Jackal Streaming Thursday, November 7 on Peacock: Image Courtesy of Marcell Piti/Carnival Film & Television Limited
Peacock’s The Day of the Jackal, based on Frederick Forsyth's 1971 novel, is a cat-and-mouse thriller series starring Eddie Redmayne (The Theory of Everything) as the elusive assassin, the Jackal, and Lashana Lynch (No Time to Die) as the determined British intelligence officer Bianca. The ten-episode series will stream exclusively on Peacock starting November 14, 2024.
Set against the backdrop of modern-day geopolitics, The Day of the Jackal follows Redmayne's character, an assassin-for-hire who has become an international enigma.
After a high-profile hit, intelligence officer Bianca embarks on a relentless pursuit to bring him to justice. The trailer depicts a modern adaptation with a strong focus on the action-packed sequences, elevating it beyond a simple slow-burn thriller.
Image of Lashana Lynch as Bianca in The Day of the Jackal Streaming Thursday, November 7 on Peacock: Image Courtesy of Marcell Piti/Carnival Film & Television Limited
Cast and Creative Team:
Alongside Eddie Redmayne and Lashana Lynch, The Day of the Jackal features notable guest stars such as Charles Dance (Game of Thrones) as Timothy Winthorp, Richard Dormer (Cobra) as Norman, and Úrsula Corberó (Money Heist) as Nuria.
Gareth Neame and Nigel Marchant, well known for their work on Downton Abbey, provide creative leadership for The Day of the Jackal as executive producers. Both Eddie Redmayne and Lashana Lynch celebrated for their dramatic performances, are also credited as producers, which will be a significant contribution to the project.
The series also stars:
Eddie Elks (Vikings) as Captain Baldwin
Jan-Martin Müller (Unter uns) as Joachim Müller
Adam James (Hotel Portofino) as Jeremy Whitelock
Jonjo O'Neill (The New Look) as Edward Carver
Christy Meyer (Snowden) as Leonora Boggs
Martin McDougall (24: Live Another Day) as Keith Canvey
Lucy Russell (A Spy Among Friends) as Marjorie Marshall
Florisa Kamara (Cruella) as Jasmine
Russell Balogh (The Gentlemen) as Chris
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Image of Lashana Lynch as Bianca in The Day of the Jackal Streaming Thursday, November 7 on Peacock: Image Courtesy of Marcell Piti/Carnival Film & Television Limited
Fans of intense, spy-focused shows like 24 and Homeland will likely enjoy The Day of the Jackal. It's directed by Brian Kirk, known for Game of Thrones and Luther.
Frederick Forsyth will also be involved as a consulting producer in the series. This should help to ensure that while the series is updated for modern times, it stays true to the essence of Forsyth’s critically acclaimed story.
Image of Eddie Redmayne as the Jackal in The Day of the Jackal Streaming Thursday, November 7 on Peacock: Image Courtesy of Marcell Piti/Carnival Film & Television Limited
The Peacock series is well-positioned to shine in a crowded streaming market for various reasons: the presence of Eddie Redmayne's award-winning skill, Lashana Lynch's knack for injecting excitement and momentum into scenes, the intriguing cat-and-mouse dynamic between the main characters, and the thoughtful reimagining of a beloved literary work.
By merging Forsyth’s intricate plotting with contemporary themes, The Day of the Jackal should offer nostalgic fun for long-time fans and fresh intrigue for new audiences.
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