![]() ![]() ![]() The new series is being described as a “bold and contemporary reimagining of the beloved and respected novel and film.” It will remain true to the source material but will delve deeper into the “anti-hero” of the story in a high-octane “cat and mouse thriller” that’s set against a backdrop of a turbulent geopolitical landscape. The Day of the Jackal follows a professional assassin, who is assigned to President Charles DeGaulle, a man who is put in high security after several assassination attempts. Irish screenwriter Ronan Bennett is set to write and serve as showrunner, while Brian Kirk will be the lead director. The drama series is inspired by author Frederick Forsyth’s espionage thriller and the 1973 film adaptation of the same name. Spy thriller The Day of the Jackal is getting a TV series adaptation at Peacock in partnership with Sky. ![]()
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