Eddie Redmayne Confirmed to Return for 'The Day of the Jackal' Season 2

The hit Peacock and Sky series, a reimagining of the classic novel and film, has been renewed following record-breaking viewership and critical acclaim.

• Eddie Redmayne will reprise his role as the enigmatic assassin in the second season of 'The Day of the Jackal.'
• The series, based on Frederick Forsyth's novel, reimagines the high-stakes chase between a British assassin and an MI6 agent, played by Lashana Lynch.
• 'The Day of the Jackal' became the most-watched new series to debut on Sky, with its first episode reaching 4.5 million viewers in the U.K. after 26 days.
• The show has earned critical recognition, receiving Golden Globe and Critics Choice nominations, including Best Drama Series and Best Actor for Redmayne.
• Season 1's finale, released on December 12, achieved the highest overnight viewership for a Sky Original drama and ranked among Peacock's top streaming shows in the U.S.

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