Edy Redmayne's Jackal unmasked: "The Day of the Jackal" soars to streaming fame
When he won an Olympic medal, the world became familiar with Yusuf Dikeç thanks to his steady hand and unflinching expression. He quickly became an internet sensation. Now, a clip has surfaced revealing his "true face."
With his left hand casually tucked into his pocket, dressed as if enjoying a day off and displaying no emotion on his face, he holds a gun firmly with his right hand while aiming. Yusuf Dikeç won silver for Turkey at the last Games in Paris, stealing the hearts of fans worldwide.
SkyShowtime has released a video titled "Unveiling Yusuf Dikeç." In it, we follow the athlete, already adorned with his medal, standing in front of a bathroom mirror. He places his silver medal in a bag and then unexpectedly begins "fiddling" with his face, removing thick layers of makeup. Under the disguise is none other than Eddie Redmayne! What is happening?
This footage is from the series Jackal, which features a legendary sniper who never has a shaky hand and remains elusive due to his clever disguises. In "The Day of the Jackal," the series adaptation of Frederick Forsyth's novel, the sniper is portrayed 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 renowned thrillers of the 20th century, has had two film adaptations. The third adaptation of Frederick Forsyth's book has been transformed into a series, now breaking popularity records in streaming. Critics acclaimed the first film from 1973, while the second (starring Bruce Willis) was criticized.
Now, there is a series adaptation. Eddie Redmayne plays Jackal, a highly skilled and elusive assassin who only undertakes assignments for the highest pay. He operates independently and without help. However, his world changes when a new adversary emerges. A British intelligence agent, portrayed by Lashana Lynch, begins to track his movements across Europe. A brutal rivalry ensues, in which both sides are willing to make any sacrifice and will not hesitate at any obstacle.
As reported some time ago, the series has captivated millions of viewers. It is most popular in the United Kingdom, which is no surprise, as Frederick Forsyth was the most widely read British author until the time of J.K. Rowling. In less than a month, "The Day of the Jackal" was watched by 4.5 million viewers in the UK, setting a record for a series on the Sky platform.
