Video: Eddie Redmayne Stars in THE DAY OF THE JACKAL Opening Clip

Peacock has shared a sneak peek look at the opening scene of The Day of the Jackal, the new thriller series starring Tony-winner Eddie Redmayne and Lashana Lynch. In the clip, Redmayne is virtually unrecognizable while donning one of his many disguises on display in the series. 

The series follows the unrivaled and highly elusive lone assassin, the Jackal, (Redmayne) who makes his living carrying out hits for the highest fee. But following his latest kill, he meets his match in a tenacious British INTELLIGENCE officer (Lynch) who starts to track down the Jackal in a thrilling cat-and-mouse chase across Europe, leaving destruction in its wake.

The series is written by Ronan Bennett, with stars Redmayne and Lynch also serving as executive producers. The supporting cast includes Charles Dance, Richard Dormer, Chukwudi Iwuji, Lia Williams, Khalid Abdalla, Eleanor Matsuura, Jonjo O’Neill, Nick Blood, Sule Rimi and Florisa Kamara. The series premieres on Peacock on November 14, 2024 and Sky on November 7, 2024.