‘The Day of the Jackal’ Renewed for Season 2 After Record-Breaking Debut

The Eddie Redmayne-led thriller has become the most successful Sky Original in Germany and a top streaming hit for Peacock in the U.S.

Peacock and Sky have officially announced a second season of 'The Day of the Jackal,' just weeks after its debut on November 7 in the UK and November 14 in the U.S.
The series, based on Frederick Forsyth's 1971 novel, reimagines the story in a modern geopolitical context with Eddie Redmayne as a master assassin and Lashana Lynch as the MI6 officer pursuing him.
The show has broken records, becoming the most successful Sky Original in Germany and achieving top-five streaming rankings on Peacock in the U.S. during its opening weekend.
Season 1 consists of 10 episodes, with the finale set to air on December 12, leaving fans eager for the continuation of the high-stakes cat-and-mouse narrative.
The series features a star-studded cast, including Úrsula Corberó, Charles Dance, and Richard Dormer, and is helmed by director Brian Kirk, known for his work on 'Game of Thrones.'