Matt Bomer Joins Season 2 of Peacock/Sky’s Spy Thriller “The Day of the Jackal”

Matt Bomer, known for “White Collar” and “Fellow Travelers,” has been added to the recurring cast of Season 2 of “The Day of the Jackal.” The actor will appear opposite series lead Eddie Redmayne, who portrays the titular assassin. Production notes describe Bomer’s part as a “mystery villain,” though the specific identity of the character remains undisclosed.

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Season 2 entered production in Budapest, Hungary, with principal photography beginning in February 2026. The series continues under writer-producer David Harrower, who succeeded Ronan Bennett as head writer. New regulars include Weruche Opia and Pablo Schreiber, while Lashana Lynch returns as MI6 operative Bianca Pullman.

Peacock’s The Day of the Jackal Adds Matt Bomer and the Suit Budget Probably Tripled

“The Day of the Jackal” adapts Frederick Forsyth’s 1971 novel and the 1973 Universal film. The first season, a ten-episode arc released on Peacock between November and December 2024, follows Redmayne’s Jackal as a freelance assassin undertaking high-profile contracts. The show is produced by Carnival Films (Universal International Studios) in partnership with Sky Studios and Peacock, with executive producers Gareth Neame, Nigel Marchant, Marianne Buckland, among others.

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Season 1 achieved a Top-5 debut among U.S. streaming originals and recorded a 28-day audience of 4.6 million viewers in the United Kingdom—the largest launch for a new Sky series. Critical response was strong: Rotten Tomatoes listed the series as “Certified Fresh” with an 85 % critic score and a 77 % audience rating. The season earned Golden Globe nominations for Best Television Series – Drama and Best Actor (Redmayne), as well as nods from the Critics Choice, SAG and Emmy awards.

Matt Bomer Finds His White Collar Replacement in Peacock's 10-Part Spy Series

Peacock and Sky issued a joint confirmation that Bomer’s casting expands the series’ antagonist roster. Deadline reported the addition, noting that the actor’s involvement is described as promising to shake up the cat and mouse dynamic that made the first season a sleeper hit. Carnival Films’ executive team, including Neame and Marchant, highlighted the Budapest shoot as a “de-facto home for high-budget spy thrillers,” underscoring the production’s commitment to cinematic scale.

Peacock’s The Day of the Jackal Adds Matt Bomer and the Suit Budget Probably Tripled

• “EXCLUSIVE: Matt Bomer (Outcome, Fellow Travelers) has joined Season 2 of Peacock and Sky’s spy thriller drama The Day of the Jackal as a recurring opposite star Eddie Redmayne.” — Tribune

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• “According to the report, Bomer is expected to portray a villain in the upcoming season, which has already begun production in Budapest.” — Tribune

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• “6 million viewers in the UK, making it one of Sky’s biggest original drama launches.” — Tribune

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• “He is stepping into a recurring role that promises to shake up the cat and mouse dynamic that made the first season a sleeper hit.” — TheTVcave

Peacock’s The Day of the Jackal Adds Matt Bomer and the Suit Budget Probably Tripled

No premiere date has been announced for Season 2. The production schedule suggests a release window in late 2026 or early 2027, pending final post-production and distribution decisions by Peacock and Sky.

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