Eddie Redmayne, the star of the highly anticipated thriller The Day of the Jackal, has expressed his joy at landing a role that appeased his 'White Lotus envy'. The esteemed actor is poised to take on the lead in the Sky and Now TV series, billed as a contemporary reimagining of Frederick Forsyth's iconic novel. Depicting the tales of a shadowy assassin famed for executing contracts for the wealthiest bidders, the narrative unfolds into an enthralling pursuit by a dedicated British intelligence officer who seeks to foil his murderous assignments across the breadth of Europe.
In this engaging adaptation, Redmayne portrays the enigmatic Jackal, countered by Lashana Lynch's astute British intelligence agent, with their encounters set against a backdrop of varied and far-flung locales. Redmayne has spoken out about how the opportunity to shoot in numerous luxurious locations eased a sense of longing he experienced during his time viewing the acclaimed series The White Lotus, reports the Mirror . Fans can anticipate the airing of the first five instalments starting at 9pm on November 7 on Sky TV, while it is also available to stream on Now TV.
Lashana shared her experiences of the global shoots ahead of the series debut. Chatting to Extra TV, she revealed: "We shot for eight months out of Budapest. That's where a lot of the set builds were and shot on location in and around Budapest and a little bit in London and Croatia, which doubled as Afghanistan.
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