The national athlete has become the promotional face of The Day of the Jackal, which was selected by the BBC as one of the best series of 2024.
SkyShowtime released a promotional video titled "Uncovering the Truth with Yusuf Dikeç." In the video, Olympic medalist Yusuf Dikeç stands in front of a bathroom mirror, places his medal into a bag, and begins to play with his face. As he removes layers of makeup, the person revealed beneath is Eddie Redmayne!
The video aligns perfectly with the theme of The Day of the Jackal series. In the show, Redmayne portrays a legendary sniper who expertly hides behind various disguises. Based on the book by Frederick Forsyth, the series stars Oscar-winning and Golden Globe-nominated Eddie Redmayne in the lead role. In the SkyShowtime video, Redmayne uses Dikeç's face as a disguise. Dikeç, who won a silver medal at the Paris Olympics, is globally recognized for his shooting skills, and his role in the series seems to fit him very well.
One of the most famous thrillers of the 20th century, The Day of the Jackal, has been adapted to film twice. This third major adaptation of Forsyth’s book is a series that has broken popularity records on streaming platforms. The first 1973 film adaptation received high praise from critics, while the second film, starring Bruce Willis, was ridiculed by reviewers.
In the current series, Redmayne plays the Jackal, a highly skilled and elusive assassin who only accepts the highest-paying contracts and works alone without any assistants. However, his world changes when a new enemy appears: a British intelligence agent! Lashana Lynch’s character tracks the Jackal across Europe, leading to a fierce competition where both sides are willing to make any sacrifice.
The series has successfully captivated millions of viewers, especially in the UK, where Frederick Forsyth was once Britain’s most-read author before J.K. Rowling. The Day of the Jackal reached 4.5 million viewers in the UK in just one month on the Sky platform, setting a record. It is expected that Yusuf Dikeç's involvement will further increase the show's popularity.
