The Day of the Jackal: Season 1: Rise of the Assassin.

*Synopsis:*

The Day of the Jackal is a high-stakes espionage thriller based on Frederick Forsyth's classic novel. The series follows *Alexander Duggan, known as the Jackal, an elite assassin who takes on a mission to kill a high-profile target. As he meticulously plans his assassination, he is pursued by **Bianca Pullman*, a tenacious MI6 agent determined to stop him. The show is a gripping cat-and-mouse chase across Europe, filled with twists, turns, and intense action.

*Cast:*

- *Eddie Redmayne* as Alexander Duggan (The Jackal)

- *Lashana Lynch* as Bianca Pullman

- *Eleanor Matsuura* as Zina Jansone

- *Chukwudi Iwuji* as Osita Halcrow

- *Úrsula Corberó* as Nuria

- *Ben Hall* as Damian Richardson

- *Lia Williams* as Isabel Kirby

- *Jon Arias* as Alvaro

- *Khalid Abdalla* as Ulle Dag Charles

- *Nick Blood* as Vince Pyne

- *Charles Dance* as Timothy Winthrop

*Series Creator:*

- *Lauren LeFranc*

*Writers:*

- *Lauren LeFranc, **Erika L. Johnson, **Noelle Valdivia, **John McCutcheon*

*Directors:*

- *Craig Zobel* (Episodes 1-3)

- *Helen Shaver* (Episodes 4-5)

- *Kevin Bray* (Episodes 6-7)

- *Jennifer Getzinger* (Episode 8)

*Producers:*

- *Executive Producers*: Lauren LeFranc, Matt Reeves, Dylan Clark, Craig Zobel, Colin Farrell, Bill Carraro, Daniel Pipski

- *Producers*: Dana Robin, Nick Towne, Corina Maritescu, Claudine Farrell

*Locations:*

- Filming took place in various locations across Europe, including Spain, Italy, and the United Kingdom.

*Network:*

- *Amazon Prime Video*

*What to Expect in Season Two:*

Season Two will delve deeper into the Jackal's past and motivations, exploring his transformation from a disillusioned soldier to a cold-blooded assassin. Audiences can expect more intense action sequences, complex character arcs, and a darker, more thrilling narrative as the Jackal faces new threats and challenges. The cat-and-mouse game between the Jackal and Bianca will continue, with higher stakes and unexpected twists.