Fresh Take on "The Day of the Jackal" Sets New Record for Eddie Redmayne's Compensation
After bagging an Oscar for his outstanding portrayal of physicist Stephen Hawking in "The Theory of Everything" and garnering fame as Magizoologist Newt Scamander in the Harry Potter spin-off "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them," British actor Eddie Redmayne (42) is making headlines once again. This time, it's for his eye-popping paycheck for his role in the Sky series adaptation of "The Day of the Jackal."
Revamping a Classic Thriller
Originally penned by renowned author Frederick Forsyth (86) in 1971 and translated into films with Edward Fox (87) and Bruce Willis (69) in 1973 and 1997, respectively, "The Day of the Jackal" focuses on a talented yet unnamed hitman hired to execute a prominent political figure. The forthcoming series on Sky and WOW will present a modern interpretation of this captivating tale.
According to recent speculation in the "British Mirror," Eddie Redmayne stands to receive an unprecedented earnings package of one million pounds (approximately 1.2 million euros) per episode. This extraordinary payday will not only make Redmayne's involvement highly lucrative but also break records for Sky's series production cost.
Set to premiere on Sky and WOW on 07.11.2024, "The Day of the Jackal" is expected to keep viewers on the edge of their seats, justifying the high investment in its production and Redmayne's compensation.
Enrichment Insights:
- According to various online sources, the Sky Original series has been an enormous success, outranking others in its genre and redefining expectations for the extent of compensation enjoyed by its leading actors.
- The popularity of the series has led to a renewal for a second season, with Redmayne returning to reprise his role in the high-stakes thriller.
- While specific salary details remain undisclosed, the immense success of the series can be partly attributed to Redmayne's magnetic on-screen presence and the captivating narrative.
