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‘Day of the Jackal’: Hollywood Seems to Love of Assassination Tales

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Story by Rosemary Rossi
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From Trump to UHC CEO, Hollywood can't resist the allure of real-life assassination tales in the age of political turmoil and corporate intrigue.
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  • The recent hit on UHC's CEO in Manhattan marks the latest in a string of high-profile assassination attempts, following two failed plots against President-elect Trump last summer.
  • Insiders say these sorts of 'ripped from the headlines' narratives are catnip for Tinseltown, with producers rushing to option the film rights before the stories even hit the news.
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Brian Thompson, Donald Trump, UHC, Trump's security detail, 'Day of the Jackal'
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