The Day of the Jackal: Check out teaser, release date, plot, where to watch, production team and cast

Eddie Redmayne takes on the role of a lone assassin in the upcoming series "The Day of the Jackal," set to premiere on Peacock and Sky on November 7. The first teaser was revealed during the Paris Olympics opening ceremony.

Teaser

The first teaser for "The Day of the Jackal" was shown during the Paris Olympics opening ceremony. Eddie Redmayne portrays a lone assassin, known as the Jackal, who takes on high-paying assassination contracts. The teaser features Redmayne's character transforming into various disguises, sniping targets from rooftops, and rappelling off buildings. A woman's voice questions his identity, and Redmayne's character responds, "You know who I am."

Plot

The series focuses on the Jackal, a contract killer who makes a living by carrying out hits for a high fee. After his latest kill, he encounters a determined British intelligence officer, played by Lashana Lynch. This officer begins to track him down, leading to a thrilling chase across Europe. The series promises intense scenes and a gripping storyline.

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Production Team and Cast

Eddie Redmayne also serves as an executive producer for the series, alongside writer Ronan Bennett and director Brian Kirk. Other executive producers include Gareth Neame and Nigel Marchant for Carnival Films, Sam Hoyle for Sky Studios, and Sue Naegle. Frederick Forsyth is a consulting producer, with Chris Hall also producing.

The series features a strong cast, including Úrsula Corberó, Charles Dance, Richard Dormer, Chukwudi Iwuji, Lia Williams, Khalid Abdalla, Eleanor Matsuura, Jonjo O’Neill, Nick Blood, Sule Rimi, and Florisa Kamara.

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Release Date, Where to Watch

"The Day of the Jackal" is set to premiere on Peacock in the U.S. and Sky in the U.K. on November 7.

FAQs

What is 'The Day of the Jackal' about?
"The Day of the Jackal" follows a contract killer and his thrilling chase with a British intelligence officer across Europe.

When does 'The Day of the Jackal' premiere?
"The Day of the Jackal" premieres on November 7 on Peacock in the U.S. and Sky in the U.K.