It’s been a few years since the last James Bond film hit our screens, but if you’re in the mood for a new British spy drama, The Day of the Jackal is one you definitely need to add to the top of your must-watch list.
Combining all the thriller action goodness of franchises such as The Bourne Identity and John Wick, the new 10-part series follows Eddie Redmayne as the Jackal, a ruthless assassin contracted to eliminate the French President, and the intelligence officer tasked with stopping the Jackal in his tracks.
Eager to learn more about the latest contemporary thriller? Keep scrolling for everything you need to know about The Day of the Jackal.
Is The Day of the Jackal a true story?
The Day of the Jackal is a fictional story, but it is deeply rooted in real historical events.
Based on Frederick Forsyth’s 1971 novel, the storyline centres around an assassin hired to eliminate then-French President Charles de Gaulle during the turbulent political climate of the 1960s, before launching into the cat-and-mouse manhunt for the Jackal across Europe.
While the title character is not based on a specific individual, the novel and 1973 are inspired by actual attempts on de Gaulle’s life, with the opening of the novel providing an accurate depiction of Jean-Marie Bastien-Thiry’s attempt to assassinate the French President in August 1962.
Who is the cast of The Day of the Jackal?
In the contemporary reimagining of the 1971 novel, Academy Award winner Eddie Redmayne takes on the role of the elusive assassin, while Lashana Lynch, known for her role in No Time to Die, plays a dedicated intelligence officer determined to thwart his plans.
Joining Redmayne and Lynch is an impressive ensemble cast of British talent, including Charles Dance and Richard Dormer from Game of Thrones, Chukwudi Iwuji from Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, and Lia Williams from The Crown.
Additionally, Úrsula Corberó, famed for her role in Money Heist, is also set to join the series.
Will there be a Season 2 of The Day of the Jackal?
Yes, there’s more days ahead for Eddie Redmayne’s Jackal. While Season 1 is still playing out on our screens, Binge has announced that The Day of the Jackal has been renewed for a second season although there’s as yet no details about when that will be released.
Where to watch The Day of the Jackal
Ready to dive deeper into the spy drama? The Day of the Jackal is available to stream on BINGE from November 7, 2024.
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