![]() ![]() 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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