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Day of the Jackal Names David Harrower Season 2 Lead Writer as Ronan Bennett Steps Back

Producers signal a closer return to Frederick Forsyth’s novel with filming expected to start in the coming months.

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Overview

  • Creator Ronan Bennett is relinquishing primary writing duties due to other commitments but remains an executive producer.
  • Carnival Films has appointed David Harrower, known for Lockerbie: A Search for Truth, to lead the Season 2 scripts.
  • Carnival CEO Gareth Neame says the new season will incorporate elements from Forsyth’s book that were not used in Season 1.
  • Production is slated to begin in the near term, with some coverage suggesting a possible 2026 to early 2027 return depending on the schedule.
  • The series was a breakout hit for Sky and Peacock, with around 3 million first‑week viewers on Sky and Peacock’s most‑watched new original drama status after 75 days, per NBCUniversal.