Yusuf Dikeç or Eddie Redmayne? A thrilling series twist revealed
When he won an Olympic medal, the world was introduced to Yusuf Dikeç through his steady hand and calm demeanor, and he quickly became an online sensation. Now, a new clip has emerged that reveals his "true face."
With his left hand casually placed in his pants pocket, his outfit suggesting a day off, and his face showing zero emotions, he aims a weapon firmly with his right hand. Yusuf Dikeç won a silver medal for Turkey at the last Olympics in Paris, capturing the hearts of fans worldwide.
SkyShowtime has released a video titled "Unveiling Yusuf Dikeç," where we follow the athlete, adorned with his medal, standing in front of a bathroom mirror. He places his silver medal in a bag, starts "fiddling" with his face, and removes thick layers of makeup. Beneath the mask is none other than Eddie Redmayne! What's going on?
The answer lies in the series "The Day of the Jackal," featuring a legendary sniper who remains elusive through clever disguises. In this televised adaptation of Frederick Forsyth's book, Eddie Redmayne, an Oscar-winning actor nominated for a Golden Globe, takes on the role. In the SkyShowtime clip, the Turkish shooter becomes a new incarnation of the notorious character.
"The Day of the Jackal" breaks popularity records
"The Day of the Jackal," one of the most famous thrillers of the 20th century, has seen two film adaptations. This third prominent adaptation of Forsyth's book has been turned into a series, breaking streaming popularity records. The first film from 1973 was praised by critics, while the second, featuring Bruce Willis, was mocked by them.
A new series adaptation has now been created. The Jackal, played by Eddie Redmayne, is an exceptionally efficient and elusive assassin who only takes on contracts for the highest payment. He operates alone, without assistance. However, his world changes when a new adversary appears: a British intelligence agent, played by Lashana Lynch, who tracks his movements across Europe. Thus begins a brutal rivalry, where both sides are prepared for any sacrifice and will not hesitate to take decisive actions.
The series has gathered millions of viewers in front of screens. It's most popular in the UK, which is understandable since Frederick Forsyth was the most-read British author before J.K. Rowling. In less than a month, "The Day of the Jackal" attracted 4.5 million viewers in the UK, setting a record among series on the Sky platform.
In the United States, "The Day of the Jackal" is breaking viewership records on the Peacock service.
