The Day of the Jackal

[the shadow]

I hope its as good as both films

 

[Cosimo]

So we're going to get ten episodes on Sky in November:

“The new series is a bold, contemporary reimagining of the beloved and respected novel and film. While remaining true to the DNA of the original IP, this contemporary drama will delve deeper into the chameleon-like ‘anti-hero’ at the heart of the story, in a high-octane, cinematic, globetrotting 'cat and mouse' thriller, set amidst the turbulent geo-political landscape of our time.”

Methinks the original film and Fredrick Forsythe book will be unrecognisable by the end of this... I hope I'm wrong.

 

[JamesH85]

Original is a absolute classic, hope this can do some justice!

 

[PlacidCasual]

Bold contemporary reimaginig, words to send chills of fear down the spine when applied to any classic work.

 

[sk3lph]

The writers for this need to deliver a gripping and engaging plot for this to be a success, hopefully the bigwigs for this show are giving this priority.

 

[OpenToSuggestions]

I remember watching the film with my Dad. This had best be good!

 

[Jokester]

Bold contemporary reimaginig, words to send chills of fear down the spine when applied to any classic work.

It's not "reimagined for a modern audience" level of anticipation of disaster though.

I actually like the look of this, nice music choice for the trailer as well.

 

[PlacidCasual]

It's not "reimagined for a modern audience" level of anticipation of disaster though.

I actually like the look of this, nice music choice for the trailer as well.

Fair point, that is the most dangerous statement.

 

[the shadow]

Its been a while so tonight's watch

 

[C Kent]

You can watch the original on itvx I believe

 

[the shadow]

 

[nalla]

hope it lives up to the film, this should be very good hopefully

 

[the shadow]

My Friday watch

 

[beachBOYken]

Watched all 5 tonight, really enjoying it.

 

[Westie]

On 3rd episode very good very nice

 

[mrk]

'Ep 1, feels like watching James bond cinematics and music score combined with bits of Line of Duty and others. Excellent.

 

[MissChief]

I'd like to imagine this is in the James Bond universe without actually saying it is and the lady is he same character.

 

[dholdi]

I'm planning on watching this, the limited reports so far seem encouraging.

 

[arc@css]

I've not seen the original film with (Edward Fox?), but I have seen the one with Bruce Willis in. That was quite good.

 

[Westie]

all 5 done booo no more binging for me