As of March 5, 2025, Eddie Redmayne has shared some interesting information regarding the shocking ending of The Day of the Jackal season 1 and hinted at the potential direction of season 2, although no specific details about the season 2 “unexpected twist” have been officially revealed. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter in December 2024, Redmayne explained the ending of season 1—where his Jackal character kills Bianca Pullman (Lashana Lynch), a twist that reversed Frederick Forsyth’s original novel and the 1973 film, where the Jackal was killed. He revealed: “When I signed on to do the series, there was an ambition that the Jackal story would continue. So I knew that was going to be the twist.” This suggests that the plan was to keep Jackal alive all along, paving the way for season 2.
Redmayne also shed some light on Jackal’s motivations going forward, suggesting that season 2 could revolve around the character dealing with “the lingering clues.” He said on Sky TV’s Instagram: “If there’s one thing Jackal can’t stand, it’s loose ends. So we’ll see you again in season 2 soon.” Additionally, in an interview with People that same December, he joked about daydreaming about filming locations like the Maldives or Bali, but also emphasized the “addictive” nature of Jackal—a man who gets caught up in his deadly game of chess, perhaps out of disrespect from those who hire him rather than just money.
However, there has been no official announcement from Peacock or Sky about the specific plot of season 2, beyond confirming that Redmayne will return as the Jackal and that the new season has been greenlit for November 2024. Some speculation from fans on X suggests that season 2 could focus on the Jackal tracking down his family (wife Nuria and son, played by Ăšrsula CorberĂł) after they fled when they learned the truth about him, or on taking revenge on those who betrayed him in season 1. However, this is just speculation based on the open ending of season 1, not information directly revealed by Redmayne.
