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New Cast Joins Sky's Hit Series 'The Day of the Jackal'

2/7/2026

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Season 2 of Peacock and Sky's The Day of the Jackal adds Weruche Opia (actor) and Pablo Schreiber (actor) with Eddie Redmayne (actor), who reprises the titular assassin.
The series is based on Frederick Forsyth's novel and was Sky's biggest launch, ranking in the Top 10 streaming dramas in the U.S.
David Harrower will take over as showrunner from Ronan Bennett ahead of the new season's premiere in late 2026 or early 2027.

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Story summary

Season 2 of Peacock and Sky's The Day of the Jackal adds Weruche Opia (actor) and Pablo Schreiber (actor) with Eddie Redmayne (actor), who reprises the titular assassin.
The series is based on Frederick Forsyth's novel and was Sky's biggest launch, ranking in the Top 10 streaming dramas in the U.S.
David Harrower will take over as showrunner from Ronan Bennett ahead of the new season's premiere in late 2026 or early 2027.