Eddie Redmayne Should Always Be an Old Man

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Oscar-winning star Eddie Redmayne shines in 'The Day of the Jackal' playing an aging hitman who seamlessly transforms with jaw-dropping prosthetics

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Redmayne's performance as the elderly assassin Charles Calthrop is earning rave reviews, with critics praising his commitment to the meticulous aging makeup
Insiders say the film's producers were initially skeptical about Redmayne's ability to pull off the physically demanding role, but he blew them away with his dedication and nuanced portrayal

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Eddie Redmayne, Peacock, The Day of the Jackal