Sky's new big budget drama The Day of the Jackal includes an extensive cast including a Oscar winner, stars from the Marvel Cinematic Universe and acting royalty. In a modern reimagining of the iconic thriller from 1973, The Day of the Jackal sees MI6 track and hunt down The Jackal following a high-profile political assassination. The series, shot on location in London, Budapest and across Croatia is described as a "thrilling cat-and-mouse chase" between the elusive assassin and a special agent.
With an extensive cast, some roles have been publically disclosed to viewers, but there are a few characters with their identities under wraps. This is who appears in The Day of the Jackal ahead of its release on Thursday (November 7) on Sky TV and NOW. Eddie Redmayne plays The Jackal The Jackal is a notorious assassin who lives a normal double life away from his murderous career path.
The assassian is able to blend in with a crowd and change his appearance with various disguises. He is a man who prefers to work alone, considering each of his missions an artform. Eddie Redmayne won an Oscar for his portrayal of Stephen Hawking in The Theory of Everything in 2014 and is also known for playing Newt Scamander in the Fantastic Beasts film series.
The actor from London Eddie Redmayne is also known for roles in Les Misérables, The Danish Girl, and The Trial of the Chicago 7. Redmayne recently completed a stint on Broadway as Emcee in a revival of Cabaret. Lashana Lynch plays Bianca After .