Eddie Redmayne's "Day of the Jackal" sets viewership ablaze
When he won an Olympic medal, the world got to know Yusuf Dikeç thanks to his steady hand and unflinching expression. He quickly became an internet hero. Now, a clip has surfaced that reveals his "true face."
With his left hand casually tucked into his pocket, dressed as if he were having a day off and going for a walk, Yusuf Dikeç remains expressionless. He holds a gun firmly in his right hand and aims. Yusuf Dikeç won silver for Turkey at the last Games in Paris, capturing the hearts of fans worldwide.
Now, SkyShowtime has released a video titled "Unveiling Yusuf Dikeç. " In it, we follow the athlete, now wearing his medal, as he stands in front of a mirror in a bathroom. He places his silver medal in a bag and suddenly begins "fiddling" with his face, removing thick layers of makeup. Beneath the mask is Eddie Redmayne! What is going on?
This is from the series Jackal, featuring a legendary sniper who never falters and remains elusive thanks to his clever disguises. In "The Day of the Jackal," a series adaptation of Frederick Forsyth's novel, he is played by Oscar-winner Eddie Redmayne, who was nominated for a Golden Globe for his role. In the SkyShowtime clip, his latest guise is the Turkish shooter.
"The Day of the Jackal" breaks popularity records
"The Day of the Jackal," one of the most famous thrillers of the 20th century, has had two film adaptations. The third adaptation of Frederick Forsyth's book has become the series "The Day of the Jackal," setting popularity records in streaming. The first film from 1973 was praised by critics, while the second, featuring Bruce Willis, was ridiculed by them.
Now, there is a series of adaptations. Jackal, portrayed by Eddie Redmayne, is an exceptionally skilled and evasive assassin who accepts assignments only for the highest pay. He works alone, without any assistance. However, his world changes when a new opponent emerges. A British intelligence agent, played by Lashana Lynch, begins to track his movements across Europe. A fierce rivalry ensues, in which both sides are willing to make sacrifices and will stop at nothing.
As we reported earlier, the series has attracted millions of viewers. It is most popular in the United Kingdom, which is understandable given that Frederick Forsyth was the most widely read British author until the age of J.K. Rowling. In less than a month, "The Day of the Jackal" reached 4.5 million viewers in the UK, setting a record for series viewership on the Sky platform.
