- Ten-part series based on the novel by Frederick Forsyth and the subsequent 1973 film
- Oscar winner Eddie Redmayne stars in the title role, alongside Lashana Lynch, Úrsula Corberó, Charles Dance, Richard Dormer, Chukwudi Iwuji, Lia Williams, and Khalid Abdalla
- The Day of the Jackal premieres exclusively on Sky Show on November 7
The thrilling first teaser for the upcoming ten-part Sky Original series The Day of the Jackal has been released, offering a glimpse of stars Eddie Redmayne, Lashana Lynch, and Úrsula Corberó in this reimagining of Frederick Forsyth’s successful novel. The Sky Original series The Day of the Jackal will premiere on November 7, exclusively on Sky Show.
About The Day of the Jackal: The Jackal (Eddie Redmayne) is a highly elusive and exceptional assassin. A lone wolf, he makes his living by carrying out deadly contracts for enormous sums of money. However, after his latest kill, he meets his match: a determined British intelligence officer (Lashana Lynch) who tracks him in a breathless cat-and-mouse chase across Europe, leaving destruction in her wake.
In addition to Oscar winner Eddie Redmayne (The Theory of Everything) and Lashana Lynch (The Woman King), Úrsula Corberó (Money Heist) plays Nuria, a central figure in the Jackal’s personal life, unaware of who he truly is. The cast also includes Charles 9’Dance (Game of Thrones) as Timothy Winthrop, Richard Dormer (Blue Lights) as Norman, Chukwudi Iwuji (Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3) as Osita Halcrow, Lia Williams (The Crown) as Isabel Kirby, Khalid Abdalla (The Crown) as Ulle Dag Charles, Eleanor Matsuura as Zina Jansone, Jonjo O’Neill as Edward Carver, Nick Blood as Vince, Sule Rimi as Paul Pullman, and Florisa Kamara as Jasmin Pullman.
The ten-part adaptation is based on the groundbreaking novel by Frederick Forsyth and the award-winning 1973 Universal Pictures film. The series is produced by Carnival Films, a division of Universal International Studios, and was commissioned by Sky Studios and Peacock.
The series is written and adapted by Ronan Bennett, creator and writer of the critically acclaimed Top Boy. Internationally acclaimed director Brian Kirk (Game of Thrones, Luther, Boardwalk Empire) serves as director.
Gareth Neame and Nigel Marchant are executive producers for Carnival Films. Eddie Redmayne is also an executive producer, with Lashana Lynch as co-executive producer. Sam Hoyle is executive producer for Sky Studios. Sue Naegle serves as executive producer, and Marianne Buckland as co-executive producer. Christopher Hall is the producer, with Emily Shapland as co-producer, and Frederick Forsyth as consulting producer.
