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Sky Exec Says IP 'Was Helpful' for 'The Day of the Jackal' Reboot
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scrn loglineSky executive defends decision to reboot thriller classic 'The Day of the Jackal' with a fresh spin on the iconic source material.beat sheet- Sky's scripted exec Meghan Lyvers says the IP 'was helpful' in developing the reboot, suggesting the built-in fanbase and brand recognition were key factors.
- The reboot starring Eddie Redmayne departs significantly from the original novel, but Lyvers believes the recognizable title will draw in audiences hungry for a fresh take on a beloved thriller.
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Sky Exec Says IP 'Was Helpful' for 'The Day of the Jackal' Reboot
VarietyStory by K.J. Yossman
scrn logline
Sky executive defends decision to reboot thriller classic 'The Day of the Jackal' with a fresh spin on the iconic source material.
beat sheet
- Sky's scripted exec Meghan Lyvers says the IP 'was helpful' in developing the reboot, suggesting the built-in fanbase and brand recognition were key factors.
- The reboot starring Eddie Redmayne departs significantly from the original novel, but Lyvers believes the recognizable title will draw in audiences hungry for a fresh take on a beloved thriller.
call sheet
Eddie Redmayne, Sky, 'The Day of the Jackal'