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

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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