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The Day of the Jackal (2024) TV Series vs Book
TV series · 2024 · Created by Ronan Bennett · Starring Eddie Redmayne, Lashana Lynch
The Day of the Jackal (2024) TV Series: Cast and Details
A contemporary assassin and a determined intelligence officer play a game across Europe.
Book vs TV Series: How Close Is It?
Reimagined, only inspired by the bookThe series takes the premise and the characters' roles and creates a modern story with new plots.
Read or watch first?
Read the novel for the original. The series is a modern update.
What the book gives you
The Day of the Jackal by Frederick Forsyth
A masterclass in suspense that reads like a report. It was adapted into a 1973 film.
Who will like it: Readers who like classic spy and manhunt thrillers.