{"id":14346,"date":"2024-10-23T22:25:55","date_gmt":"2024-10-24T05:25:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/?p=14346"},"modified":"2024-10-23T22:26:58","modified_gmt":"2024-10-24T05:26:58","slug":"eddie-redmayne-thriller-the-day-of-the-jackal-sold-globally-by-nbcu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/2024\/10\/eddie-redmayne-thriller-the-day-of-the-jackal-sold-globally-by-nbcu\/","title":{"rendered":"Eddie Redmayne thriller ‘The Day of the Jackal’ sold globally by NBCU"},"content":{"rendered":"

Global launch for Eddie Redmayne’s thriller series ‘The Day of the Jackal’<\/h1>\n

Unveiling an international sensation<\/h2>\n

“The Day of the Jackal”<\/strong>, starring the acclaimed Eddie Redmayne, is set to become a global entertainment phenomenon. This thrilling series has captivated audiences and is now preparing to reach nearly 200 territories worldwide.<\/p>\n

A night to remember in London<\/h3>\n

The series made a dramatic entrance with its U.K. premiere in London, receiving an enthusiastic response from critics and viewers alike. Seen as a standout at the L.A. Screenings in May, this project has sparked substantial interest and been snapped up by international buyers.<\/p>\n

Widespread distribution<\/h3>\n

The global expansion excludes the U.S., where Peacock<\/strong> already holds the streaming rights, as well as the U.K., Ireland, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Italy, where Sky<\/strong> is the rightsholder. The extensive reach showcases the series’ universal appeal, highlighting its gripping narrative and stellar cast.<\/p>\n

International Buyers:<\/strong>Various platforms and regions have acquired rights to the series, ensuring it reaches a diverse global audience:<\/p>\n

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  • Australia:<\/strong> Foxtel\u2019s Binge<\/strong> (streaming) and Showcase channel<\/strong> (linear)<\/li>\n
  • Canada:<\/strong> Corus\u2019 Showcase<\/strong> (linear) and StackTV<\/strong> (streaming)<\/li>\n
  • France:<\/strong> Amazon Prime Video (streaming)<\/li>\n
  • India:<\/strong> JioCinema (streaming)<\/li>\n
  • Japan:<\/strong> Wowow (linear and streaming)<\/li>\n
  • New Zealand:<\/strong> TVNZ (linear) and TVNZ+ (streaming)<\/li>\n
  • South Korea:<\/strong> Wavve (streaming)<\/li>\n
  • Sub-Saharan Africa:<\/strong> Showmax (streaming) and M-Net (linear)<\/li>\n
  • UAE and MENA:<\/strong> OSN\u2019s OSN+<\/strong> (streaming) and OSN<\/strong> (linear)<\/li>\n
  • Europe:<\/strong> SkyShowtime (streaming) in 20 countries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Analyzing the plot<\/h3>\n

    In “The Day of the Jackal,”<\/strong> Redmayne embodies the Jackal, a highly elusive assassin who commands a high price for his deadly skills. The plot thickens with each twist and turn as a determined British intelligence officer (Lashana Lynch) embarks on a relentless pursuit across Europe. This intense cat-and-mouse game leaves a trail of destruction and keeps viewers on the edge of their seats.<\/p>\n

    Release schedule & production team<\/h3>\n

    The series is set to premiere in the U.S. on Peacock<\/strong> on Nov. 14<\/strong>, with the first five episodes released initially, followed by weekly episodes and culminating in a double-episode finale on Dec. 12<\/strong>. The U.K. launch will take place on Sky<\/strong> on Nov. 7<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    Creative minds behind the series<\/h4>\n
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    • Writer and Executive Producer:<\/strong> Ronan Bennett<\/li>\n
    • Executive Producers:<\/strong> Gareth Neame and Nigel Marchant for Carnival Films, Sam Hoyle for Sky Studios, Sue Naegle, director Brian Kirk, and Eddie Redmayne<\/li>\n
    • Co-Executive Producer:<\/strong> Lashana Lynch<\/li>\n
    • Producer:<\/strong> Chris Hall<\/li>\n
    • Consulting Producer:<\/strong> Frederick Forsyth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Stellar Cast:<\/strong> The series boasts an exceptional cast led by Eddie Redmayne, Lashana Lynch, and \u00darsula Corber\u00f3, supported by Charles Dance, Richard Dormer, Chukwudi Iwuji, Lia Williams, Khalid Abdalla, Eleanor Matsuura, Jonjo O\u2019Neill, Nick Blood, Sule Rimi, and Florisa Kamara.<\/p>\n

      Produced by:<\/strong> Carnival Films, part of Universal International Studios, a division of Universal Studio Group.<\/p>\n

      Premiering in style<\/h3>\n

      The U.K. premiere was a star-studded event, attended by industry heavyweights including C\u00e9cile Frot-Coutaz, CEO of Sky Studios and chief content officer; Gareth Neame, Nigel Marchant, director Brian Kirk, and Ronan Bennett. Universal Studio Group executives Beatrice Springborn and Rob Howard also graced the occasion, underscoring the project’s high-profile nature.<\/p>\n


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      Eddie Redmayne stars in the thrilling series “The Day of the Jackal,” now sold to nearly 200 territories. Premiering in the U.S. on Peacock, Nov. 14, the show promises an intense chase across Europe. Don’t miss this electrifying experience!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":14348,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-14346","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tv-series"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14346","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14346"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14346\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/14348"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14346"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14346"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14346"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}