The Day of the Jackal: A Deadly Game of Precision and Espionage

The Day Of The Jackal

The contemporary reimagining follows a professional assassin who is contracted by a French paramilitary dissident to kill French President Charles de Gaulle. The Jackal (Redmayne) is a tall, blond Englishman with opaque, gray eyes. An assassin with a contract to kill the world’s most heavily guarded man. Lynch will play Bianca, a tenacious law enforcement agent determined to catch The Jackal.

Genre: 02 Series

Creation Date: 2023-07-09

Producers: Gareth Neame, Nigel Marchant, Sam Hoyle, Sue Naegle, Eddie Redmayne, Marianne Buckland, Lashana Lynch

Directors: Brian Kirk, Paul Wilmshurst, Anthony Philipson, Anu Menon

Production Company: CARNIVAL FILMS // CARNIVAL PRODUCTIONS TWO LIMITED

Locations: Budapest, Croatia, London

Contact: info@carnivalfilms.co.uk, +44 203 618 6600


Espionage and Suspense Redefined

“The Day Of The Jackal” reimagines the classic tale of a professional assassin, bringing a contemporary edge to the story of The Jackal, a shadowy figure played by Eddie Redmayne. The Jackal’s mission is both audacious and intricate: to assassinate one of the world’s most heavily guarded figures, French President Charles de Gaulle. His enigmatic persona—described as tall, blond, and possessing piercing gray eyes—sets the stage for a thriller steeped in suspense.

The story pits the calculated precision of The Jackal against the relentless determination of Bianca, played by Lashana Lynch. As a steadfast law enforcement agent, Bianca embodies the pursuit of justice in a race against time, challenging the assassin’s meticulous plans. The interplay between these two characters fuels a gripping narrative that delves deep into themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the moral complexities of their opposing missions.

Directed by a talented team, including Brian Kirk and Anu Menon, this series masterfully blends high-stakes action with psychological tension. Set across visually stunning locations such as Budapest, Croatia, and London, “The Day Of The Jackal” is not just a tale of espionage but a profound exploration of human ambition and the lengths individuals will go to achieve their goals. This production is poised to captivate audiences, delivering both thrills and thought-provoking commentary.


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