Eddie Redmayne Confirms His Return in ‘Day of the Jackal’ Season 2

We have not yet seen the last of Eddie Redmayne‘s meticulous hitman, who can actually shapeshift whenever the job calls for it. Based on Frederick Forsyth’s 1971 novel of the same name, which has already spawn a film in 1973 starring Edward Fox, the show drew in a wide range of audience.

In fact, it was the biggest ever new series to launch on Sky when it premiered, so it’s not a wonder that the second season was greenlit so early in the day.

Plus, they’ve just got to tie up those loose ends or some fans – including me – will never forgive them.

Here’s Everything We Know About Eddie Redmayne’s ‘Day of the Jackal’ Season 2

Fans and critics alike heaped praises on the show when it premiered in November, and the praises did not fail to escape Eddie Redmayne, who plays the cold-blooded assassin in the name of ‘The Jackal.’

Renewed last month, Redmayne has confirmed his return in the series. “If there’s one thing that the Jackal can’t stand, it’s a loose end. So we will see you soon for season two,” he wrote, much to the delight of fans.

The show’s tenth and final instalment was released on December 12. In the UK, the series is aired on Sky Atlantic and NOW, while Peacock airs it for the US audience.

Eddie Redmayne’s ‘Day of the Jackal’ Almost Didn’t Get Made For This Reason

Frederick Forsyth’s book depicts a professional hitman who is pursued around the globe by a dogged detective, now played by Lashana Lynch’s MI6 investigator.

There’s some differences between the new series and the book, because while the book depicts a plot to take down French President Charles De Gaulle, the current adaptation has decided to modify this for a modern audience.

Let’s just say that the show is designed to hook viewers from the very first episode, with multiple twists and turns that keep you guessing what the next move could be.

Even though this adaptation was made to appeal to a new generation, producer Gareth Neame recently admitted he wasn’t originally keen on doing a remake of the 1973 feature film, since it was already perfect.

Eventually, the money aspect of the plan managed to win Neame over. “I think eventually the business imperative took over, and I said, ‘Well, alright, we need some business, so we’ll [do it].’”

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