Eddie Redmayne has teased fans with an exciting new update concerning his forthcoming return inThe Day of the Jackalseason 2. Based on Frederick Forsyth’s 1971 novel of the same name, Redmayne marks the third actor to play the mysterious assassin known as the Jackal, after previous movie adaptations have seen the character played by both Edward Fox in 1973 andBruce Willis in 1997’sThe Jackal. Generating largely positive reviews and earning Redmayne multiple award nominations,The Day of the Jackalwas renewed for season 2 shortly after it made its streaming debut in November 2024.
Speaking withThe Hollywood Reporter, Redmayne expressed his enthusiasm for his role onDay of the Jackal. Describing the show as an “actor’s playground,”the star explained that it wasthe clandestine nature of the character and his penchant for adopting multiple disguises and accents that made the role so appealingto him. Check out his comments below:
It’s an actor’s dream. I describe this show as a sort of actor’s playground, all the things that when you are little and the reason you get into acting [like] changing your voice, doing accents, doing languages, changing the way you look, makeup, stunts, all of that really, but also this quite intense depth of emotion. It had everything. It was a very easy yes for me.
Redmayne was also quizzed about plans forThe Day of the Jackalseason 2, and while he was unable to elaborate on where the show may be taking his character, he did reveal thathe has already read some of the scripts for the new season. He also suggested that he’s excited to see if the show’s next season can push the envelope even further. Check out his final comments below:
I can literally say nothing [about season 2]. I was so proud of what we’ve worked on, and I’m so excited to see if we can push it to another level.
What Eddie Redmayne’s Comments Mean For The Day Of The Jackal Season 2
Season 1 Left Audiences With A Lot Of Unanswered Questions
WithThe Day of the Jackalseason 1 finaleleaving multiple story threads left unresolved, Redmayne’s most recent comments come as good news for fans eager to see whether his titular assassin will be able to enact his revenge against his former employer. Abandoned by his family and betrayed by Charles Dance’s Timothy Winthrop, the powerful financier responsible for arranging the assassination of tech mogul Ulle Dag Charles,the Jackal likely has a daunting task ahead of himwhen the show eventually returns.
With Redmayne’s revelation that he has already read some ofThe Day of the Jackal season 2’s scripts, it is possible that an official filming start date may not be too far off. Exactly what this means in terms of a prospective release date is still uncertain. However, given that season 1 began filming in June 2023,audiences may still get a chance to see the show back on their screens by late 2026, though a 2027 release would seem more likely.
Our Take On The Jackal’s Season 2 Journey
Eddie Redmayne’s Assassin Is No Longer Unflappable
One of the most fascinating aspects ofThe Day of the Jackalseason 1 was the conflict between the Jackal’s clandestine occupation and his desire to keep it a secret from his family. However, with his identity now revealed, and the Jackal’s wife aware of his double life, season 2 will likely see Redmayne play a far more unbalanced version of the otherwise unflappable assassin. Stripped from his family, and targeted by his former employer, the stakes for season 2 will likely offer the actor an excellent opportunity to push the show to a whole other level, exactly as he wishes.
The Day of the Jackal
Cast
In this gripping thriller, an elusive assassin known as the Jackal orchestrates high-stakes hits for exorbitant fees, only to confront a determined British intelligence officer. Their tense pursuit unfolds across Europe, blending intense action with strategic maneuvers in a relentless cat-and-mouse chase.
