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Day of the Jackal star Eddie Redmayne chats with Extra’s Billy Bush, days after he was nominated for a Golden Globe for his performance in the series.
Eddie said: It was quite tough work that lasted a year and a half. This was kind of a passion project for everyone involved, and I think there was a lot of trepidation for everyone involved because the original movie was so great. ”
He described the positive response to the project as “amazing.”
Eddie said the most difficult part of the role was the language, adding: “It was the combination of that and the prosthetics. So you kind of learn the language in your voice, and then when you put the prosthetics on… , he looked 65 years old and realized he had to lower his voice an octave.”
He described it as an “actor’s playground” and claimed, “I’m not going to complain about that, because that’s what comes down to us.”
Redmayne, who often appears in movies, said he enjoys the fan response to the series, which leaves viewers wondering what happens next. “People stop you on the street with a kind of passion, saying, ‘What’s going to happen?’ Why did he do that?’ … I think that’s very thrilling. I did.”
“The Day of the Jackal” has been renewed for a second season, and Eddie didn’t want to reveal anything, but did say: Maybe Maldives? Maybe Bali? Maybe skiing? ”
Eddie also previewed his upcoming project Panic Carey, written by writer/director Sam Esmail and co-starring Julia Roberts and Elizabeth Olsen.
Eddie said, “This is one of the most thrilling scripts I’ve ever written,” adding, “Sam, who wrote and directed it, is an absolute genius, and the cast…Julia is one of my favorite actors, and Elizabeth is terrifying. ” he added. i’m so excited. In fact, it’s my line sitting next to me. I am studying furiously so that I can start shooting in the new year. ”
On a personal note, he also talked about his activities for the next 10 years.th– Find your wedding anniversary and the perfect gift with Hannah Bagshaw!
Eddie said he was currently in New York, explaining, “I’ve been looking around frantically…I’m flying out this afternoon. I’m not missing out on our anniversary!”
