The Day of the Jackal is a British television series, based on the Frederick Forsyth novel of the same name. It stars Eddie Redmayne and Lashana Lynch. It is written and created by Ronan Bennett, produced by Christopher Hall and directed by Brian Kirk, Anthony Philipson, Paul Wilmshurst and Anu Menon. In November 2024, the series was renewed for a second season to be produced. Reimagined into a contemporary political setting, this series is based on a classic novel which centres on a ruthless British assassin, known only as the "Jackal", and the intelligence officer tasked with capturing him.