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Eddie Redmayne Says That ‘Day of the Jackal’ Finale Twist Sold Him on Peacock Spy Thriller

The Hollywood Reporter
Story by Etan Vlessing
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Oscar winner Eddie Redmayne reveals the surprise twist that made him sign on to Peacock's spy thriller 'The Day of the Jackal'
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  • Redmayne's character, the Jackal, kills his cat-and-mouse target Bianca Pullman (played by Lashana Lynch) in the season 1 finale, flipping the original film's ending where the detective kills the Jackal.
  • The Jackal's pursuit of the money owed to him for his assassination job reveals an 'addict quality' to the character, hinting at intriguing storylines for season 2.
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Eddie Redmayne, Lashana Lynch, Peacock, Sky, The Day of the Jackal
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