The day of the jackalA modern adaptation of Frederick Forsyth’s novel
Already adapted several times to the cinema, the novel Jackal By Frederick Forsyth gave rise to the series The day of the jackal. Liberaly based on the novel published in 1971, this new version takes place in our times. She follows A formidable murdererPrudent and elusive, which is engaged for a mission deemed almost impossible. On the other side of the law, Bianca Pullman, head of British intelligence servicesStart with him inside A game for cats and mouse all over Europe.
Particularly engaging, The day of the jackal It ended with one open end. And the series was enough success to have a second season. His original broadcasters, Sky and Peacock, have announced his renewal a press release in December 2024. However, a significant change He just got behind the scenes for future episodes.
The series changes its main screenwriter
Creator of The day of the jackal,, Ronan Bennett He was the main screenwriter of the first season. Unfortunately, Will not resume this role for the rest. Variety He announces exclusively that he will abandon his position due to his involvement on other projects. It will remain involved only in the show as an executive manufacturer.
“Day of the Jackal” finds a new main writer in “Lockerbie: a Search for Truth” Scube David Harrower in the role of the creator Ronan Bennett Steps Back (Exclusive) https://t.co/eunfuzbmn0
– Variety (@varity) September 22, 2025
Ronan Bennett’s substitute has already been found as the main screenwriter for the rest of the series. These are David HarrowerThe Creator of Lockerbie: flight attackwhich tells the long search for a couple of a couple behind the Lockerbie air disaster.
“Many elements” of the novel present in season 2
Patron of the chief of Carnival Films (the production company behind the series), Gareth Name explained that the new episodes of The day of the jackal would contain “Many elements” novel By Frederick Forsyth who was not included in the first season. Their filming should start in the coming months. This second season should be released in 2027.
For his part, Ronan Bennett should be busy following another series that created: Mobland. As explained last June, the show with Tom Hardy, Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren will also have a season 2.
Source: Cine Serie
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