“The Day of the Jackal” is an upcoming suspense series set to premiere on Peacock on November 14 and will feature one of the industry’s most talented actors: Eddie Redmayne (Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them).
The series is based on the classic 1971 novel by Frederick Forsyth and is a modern adaptation following “The Jackal”, a highly trained and elusive assassin hired to carry out high-profile missions.
Directed by Brian Kirk (known for renowned titles like Game of Thrones), the dramatic thriller will consist of 10 episodes, with five debuting on the first day, and the remaining episodes released weekly.
The Day of the Jackal rumored cast salary
The Day of the Jackal is the upcoming thriller that will bring together major stars in a crime and mystery drama. With so many renowned actors, it was expected to have a high budget and good salaries for the cast.
Showbiz Galore, a site specializing in production costs, reported the rumored figures earned by the main figures of the TV show. Apparently, the title had a budget of $15 million for the first season.
Eddie Redmayne, who plays the lead character, is said to be the highest-paid cast member, earning a base salary of $1.5 million per episode, bringing his total earnings to $15 million.
Here, check how much the main figures of The Day of the Jackal would have earned:
- Eddie Redmayne as The Jackal | $1.2 million per episode
- Lashana Lynch as Bianca | $75,000 per episode
- Úrsula Corberó as Nuria | $55,000 per episode
- Charles Dance as Timothy Winthorp | $40,000 per episode
- Richard Dormer as Norman | $30,000 per episode
- Chukwudi Iwuji as Osita Halcrow | $25,000 per episode
- Lia Williams as Isabel Kirby | $20,000 per episode
