The Day of the Jackal: Release Date, Cast, Trailer, & Everything we know so far

During the 2023 Olympics opening ceremony in Paris, Peacock and Sky gave audiences a first look at the upcoming thriller drama series The Day of the Jackal. 

The Day of the Jackal revolves around a loner contract killer called The Jackal (played by Eddie Redmayne), who barely has any rivals. He earns his bread and butter by killing people in exchange for an exorbitant fee. However, after his latest job, he crosses paths with a strong-willed British intelligence officer, who begins to hunt him down. What follows is an exciting cat-and-mouse game across Europe.

We have more information about the show, such as the premiere date, where you can stream it online, the official trailer, first-look images, cast details, and more. We will keep updating this article as and when more information becomes available. So keep reading to learn everything we know about The Day of the Jackal so far. 

Release date & Where to Watch

The Day of the Jackal is scheduled to premiere on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024, on Peacock in the US and on Sky Atlantic and NOW in the UK. New episodes will air weekly.

Cast & First-Look Images

Oscar winner Eddie Redmayne, known for titles like Les Misérables, The Theory of Everything, The Danish Girl, and The Trial of the Chicago 7, plays the main character of The Jackal.

British actress Lashana Lynch, best known for her parts in Captain Marvel, The Woman King, Matilda: The Musical, and No Time to Die, plays Bianca, a detective.

Spanish actress Úrsula Corberó, best known for her role as Tokyo in Netflix’s Money Heist, portrays the role of Nuria, a close acquaintance of The Jackal.

Other cast members include:

• Charles Dance as Timothy Winthorp
• Richard Dormer as Norman
• Chukwudi Iwuji as Osita Halcrow
• Lia Williams as Isabel Kirby
• Khalid Abdalla as Ulle Dag Charles
• Eleanor Matsuura as Zina Jansone
• Jonjo O'Neill as Edward Carver
• Sule Rimi as Paul Pullman

Episode Guide

• Season 1 Episode 1: Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024
• Season 1 Episode 2: Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024
• Season 1 Episode 3: Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024
• Season 1 Episode 4: Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024
• Season 1 Episode 5: Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024
• Season 1 Episode 6: Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024
• Season 1 Episode 7: Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024
• Season 1 Episode 8: Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024
• Season 1 Episode 9: Thursday, Jan 2, 2025
• Season 1 Episode 10: Thursday, Jan 9, 2025

Official Trailer

What is The Day of the Jackal Based on?

The series is based on the 1971 Frederick Forsyth novel of the same name. The story focuses on an English hitman known as The Jackal. He is hired by a French rebel military group to assassinate the French president Charles de Gaulle. The story also follows deputy police commissioner Claude Lebel, who is determined to arrest him.

Where was The Day of the Jackal Filmed?

Filming locations include Budapest, Hungary, Vienna, and Croatia, around the Rijeka, Pag, Dubrovnik, and the central Istrian regions.

The Day of the Jackal Previous Film Adaptations

The book was first adapted into a movie of the same name in 1973. The movie starred Edward Fox as the Jackal and Michael Lonsdale as the cop trying to nab him. Other cast members included Derek Jacobi, Michel Auclair, and Tony Britton.

Bruce Willis played the titular character in the 1997 movie The Jackal alongside Richard Gere, Sidney Poitier, and Jack Black. Unfortunately, there were some differences, and author Frederick Forsyth did not want his name to be associated with this film.

Behind the Scenes

Ronan Bennett wrote and executive produced the show. Other executive producers include Gareth Neame, Nigel Marchant, Sam Hoyle, Sue Naegle, director Brian Kirk, and actor Eddie Redmayne. It is produced by Chris Hall, co-executive produced by Lashana Lynch, and Frederick Forsyth serves as the consulting producer.