Watch The Day of the Jackal

In a global game of cat-and-mouse, a determined MI6 agent obsessively chases her mark - the elusive assassin known only as the Jackal. Thrilling new series starring Eddie Redmayne and Lashana Lynch.

Streaming from 7 November with an Entertainment Membership

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Streaming 7 November

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Any questions?

How do I watch The Day of the Jackal series?

The Day of the Jackal will be available to watch on NOW and Sky. You will not be able to watch it on Netflix or rival streaming services.

What is the release date for The Day of the Jackal series?

The first five episodes will be released on Thursday 7 November. Then episodes 6 - 10 will be released weekly from Thursday 14 November.

How much do I pay?

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If you're on a minimum-term plan and you ask to cancel during your minimum term, your cancellation will only take effect when your plan ends.

Who stars in the cast of The Day of the Jackal?

Eddie Redmayne (The Theory of Everything, Les Miserables) as The Jackal
Lashana Lynch (Captain Marvel, No Time To Die) as Bianca
Úrsula Corberó (Money Heist, Snatch) as Nuria
Charles Dance (Game Of Thrones, The Crown) as Timothy Winthorp
Richard Dormer (Fortitude, Rellik) as Norman
Chukwudi Iwuji (Designated Survivor, The Split) as Osita Halcrow
Lia Williams (His Dark Materials, Mr Bates Vs The Post Office) as Isabel Kirby
Khalid Abdalla (The Kite Runner, The Crown) as Ulle Dag Charles
Eleanor Matsuura (The Walking Dead, Wonder Woman) as Zina Jansone
Jonjo O'Neill (The Fall, Bad Sisters) as Edward Carver
Sule Rimi (Andor, Black Earth Rising) as Paul Pullman

What is The Day of the Jackal about?

Based on the 1971 book by Frederick Forsyth, the Day of the Jackal is a brand-new series coming to NOW and Sky. It’s a tense thriller about an unrivalled, lone assassin and the target on his back.

The Jackal is a top-class assassin. But when a determined British intelligence officer starts to track him down in a thrilling cat-and-mouse chase, chaos unfolds and lines are blurred.

The series will run for 10 episodes.

Where can I watch the original The Day of the Jackal movie?

The award-winning 1973 movie, starring Edward Fox and Michaël Lonsdale, is available to stream on NOW with a Cinema Membership. Learn more here.

Streaming 7 November

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