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  • Lashana Lynch joined Eddie Redmayne in ‘Day of the Jackal’ series 

    By PTI

    LOS ANGELES: British star Lashana Lynch will feature alongside Oscar winner Eddie Redmayne in the upcoming series “The Day of the Jackal”.

    The show, based on author Frederick Forsyth’s novel of the same name, hails from Universal International Studios and Carnival Films.

    The book was previously adapted into a 1973 film, starring Edward Fox and Michael Lonsdale.

    It has been reimagined as a contemporary story set amidst the current turbulent geo-political landscape and will delve deeper into the chameleon-like ‘anti-hero’.

    Redmayne will essay the role of the notorious assassin The Jackal in the show which will be written by Ronan Bennett and directed by Brian Kirk.

    Lynch, known for starring in “Captain Marvel”, “Woman King” and “No Time To Die”, will play Bianca, a “tenacious law enforcement agent determined to catch The Jackal”, reported entertainment news outlet Variety.

    “The Day of the Jackal” will air on streaming service Peacock in the US and Sky in the UK, Ireland, Italy, Germany, Switzerland and Austria.

    Redmayne will also executive produce alongside Carnival Films’ Gareth Neame and Nigel Marchant, and Sky Studios’ Sam Hoyle.

    Marianne Buckland serves as co-executive producer, Frederick Forsyth is consulting producer and Christopher Hall is a producer.

    LOS ANGELES: British star Lashana Lynch will feature alongside Oscar winner Eddie Redmayne in the upcoming series “The Day of the Jackal”.

    The show, based on author Frederick Forsyth’s novel of the same name, hails from Universal International Studios and Carnival Films.

    The book was previously adapted into a 1973 film, starring Edward Fox and Michael Lonsdale.googletag.cmd.push(function() {googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); });

    It has been reimagined as a contemporary story set amidst the current turbulent geo-political landscape and will delve deeper into the chameleon-like ‘anti-hero’.

    Redmayne will essay the role of the notorious assassin The Jackal in the show which will be written by Ronan Bennett and directed by Brian Kirk.

    Lynch, known for starring in “Captain Marvel”, “Woman King” and “No Time To Die”, will play Bianca, a “tenacious law enforcement agent determined to catch The Jackal”, reported entertainment news outlet Variety.

    “The Day of the Jackal” will air on streaming service Peacock in the US and Sky in the UK, Ireland, Italy, Germany, Switzerland and Austria.

    Redmayne will also executive produce alongside Carnival Films’ Gareth Neame and Nigel Marchant, and Sky Studios’ Sam Hoyle.

    Marianne Buckland serves as co-executive producer, Frederick Forsyth is consulting producer and Christopher Hall is a producer.

  • Lashana Lynch joins Eddie Redmayne in ‘Day of the Jackal’ series 

    By PTI

    LOS ANGELES: British star Lashana Lynch will feature alongside Oscar winner Eddie Redmayne in the upcoming series “The Day of the Jackal”.

    The show, based on author Frederick Forsyth’s novel of the same name, hails from Universal International Studios and Carnival Films.

    The book was previously adapted into a 1973 film, starring Edward Fox and Michael Lonsdale.

    It has been reimagined as a contemporary story set amidst the current turbulent geo-political landscape and will delve deeper into the chameleon-like ‘anti-hero’.

    Redmayne will essay the role of the notorious assassin The Jackal in the show which will be written by Ronan Bennett and directed by Brian Kirk.

    Lynch, known for starring in “Captain Marvel”, “Woman King” and “No Time To Die”, will play Bianca, a “tenacious law enforcement agent determined to catch The Jackal”, reported entertainment news outlet Variety.

    “The Day of the Jackal” will air on streaming service Peacock in the US and Sky in the UK, Ireland, Italy, Germany, Switzerland and Austria.

    Redmayne will also executive produce alongside Carnival Films’ Gareth Neame and Nigel Marchant, and Sky Studios’ Sam Hoyle.

    Marianne Buckland serves as co-executive producer, Frederick Forsyth is consulting producer and Christopher Hall is a producer.

    LOS ANGELES: British star Lashana Lynch will feature alongside Oscar winner Eddie Redmayne in the upcoming series “The Day of the Jackal”.

    The show, based on author Frederick Forsyth’s novel of the same name, hails from Universal International Studios and Carnival Films.

    The book was previously adapted into a 1973 film, starring Edward Fox and Michael Lonsdale.googletag.cmd.push(function() {googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); });

    It has been reimagined as a contemporary story set amidst the current turbulent geo-political landscape and will delve deeper into the chameleon-like ‘anti-hero’.

    Redmayne will essay the role of the notorious assassin The Jackal in the show which will be written by Ronan Bennett and directed by Brian Kirk.

    Lynch, known for starring in “Captain Marvel”, “Woman King” and “No Time To Die”, will play Bianca, a “tenacious law enforcement agent determined to catch The Jackal”, reported entertainment news outlet Variety.

    “The Day of the Jackal” will air on streaming service Peacock in the US and Sky in the UK, Ireland, Italy, Germany, Switzerland and Austria.

    Redmayne will also executive produce alongside Carnival Films’ Gareth Neame and Nigel Marchant, and Sky Studios’ Sam Hoyle.

    Marianne Buckland serves as co-executive producer, Frederick Forsyth is consulting producer and Christopher Hall is a producer.

  • Lashana Lynch to star as Bob Marley’s wife Rita in biopic

    By PTI

    LOS ANGELES: “No Time to Die” star Lashna Lynch has been tapped to play the role of Bob Marley’s wife Rita in Paramount Pictures’ untitled biopic on the Jamaican singer.

    According to the entertainment website Deadline, actor Kingsley Ben-Adir is portraying the legendary reggae musician.

    “King Richard” helmer Reinaldo Marcus Green is directing the movie from a script he co-wrote with Zach Baylin. Rita, Ziggy and Cedella Marley will also produce on behalf of banner Tuff Gong along with Robert Teitel.

    Bob Marley is credited for changing the global music scene by introducing reggae genre through his songs such as “Get Up, Stand Up,” “One Love,” “No Woman, No Cry,””Redemption Song” and “Could You Be Loved”. He died of cancer in 1981 at age 36.

    LOS ANGELES: “No Time to Die” star Lashna Lynch has been tapped to play the role of Bob Marley’s wife Rita in Paramount Pictures’ untitled biopic on the Jamaican singer.

    According to the entertainment website Deadline, actor Kingsley Ben-Adir is portraying the legendary reggae musician.

    “King Richard” helmer Reinaldo Marcus Green is directing the movie from a script he co-wrote with Zach Baylin. Rita, Ziggy and Cedella Marley will also produce on behalf of banner Tuff Gong along with Robert Teitel.

    Bob Marley is credited for changing the global music scene by introducing reggae genre through his songs such as “Get Up, Stand Up,” “One Love,” “No Woman, No Cry,””Redemption Song” and “Could You Be Loved”. He died of cancer in 1981 at age 36.

  • ‘The Woman King’ adds ‘Star Wars’ actor John Boyega to its cast

    By Express News Service

    Star Wars actor John Boyega has joined the cast of The Woman King, starring Viola Davis and Thuso Mbedu in main roles.

    Billed as a historical epic, the film is currently in works at TriStar Pictures, with The Old Guard-fame Gina Prince-Bythewood wielding the megaphone.

    Actor Lashana Lynch, who is also a part of the upcoming Bond movie, No Time to Die, will be appearing in a prominent role. Meanwhile, Boyega has They Cloned Tyrone and 892 in his pipeline.