Lashana Lynch also stars in the 10-episode thriller about a professional assassin and the intelligence officer chasing him, adapted from Frederick Forsyth's 1971 novel.

Eddie Redmayne's Peacock series "The Day of the Jackal" — an adaptation of the book — is the most egregiously bloated series of the year. [REVIEW]

In an interview with Digital Trends, Eddie Redmayne and Lashana Lynch spoke about their new thriller for Peacock, The Day of the Jackal.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox

Peacock's The Day of the Jackal remake is brilliant thanks to Eddie Redmayne and Lashana Lynch, and the show's commitment to being a true thriller.

With strong performances & a well-crafted story, The Day of the Jackal has something for everyone, drawing viewers in with conspiracy and espionage.

Peacock's upcoming thriller series The Day of the Jackal is one of this fall’s most hotly anticipated new shows. Starring Eddie Redmayne as the titular elite assassin and Lashana Lynch as the British intelligence officer hot on his trail,

Lashana Lynch was running away from spies. After playing Nomi in 2021’s “No Time To Die,” she was actively avoiding any role that involved working for the secret service. What part could beat a Bond girl who took James Bond’s 007 code name from him?

The actor stars in Peacock’s gripping 10-part adaptation of the 1971 bestseller about an assassin, who in this telling is hired to kill a tech billionaire.

The long-distance shot involves a bespoke rifle which dismantles and transforms into a suitcase when not in use. He puts up a windmill to indicate wind patterns, takes a couple of practice shots to line up his sights,

The Day of the Jackal has hit the target for Sky. Eddie Redmayne’s glossy assassin series premiered last Thursday in the UK and has tracked down 3M viewers in seven days. Sky said this figure, which includes repeats and streaming on Now,