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I trained Eddie Redmayne how to be a spy for Day Of The Jackal and spent two months teaching him how to use a phone as a weapon, track down a target and beat people up

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I trained Eddie Redmayne how to be a spy for Day Of The Jackal and spent two months teaching him how to use a phone as a weapon, track down a target and beat people up

As a lifestyle expert with a penchant for uncovering the intricacies of Hollywood, I must say that the story of Eddie Redmayne’s intense training regimen under British veteran and ex-spy Paul Biddiss is nothing short of captivating. The dedication and meticulousness that goes into transforming an actor into a character is truly astounding, and Redmayne’s journey to becoming an assassin in the series ‘Day Of The Jackal’ is no exception.

A British veteran and ex spy has revealed the gruelling two month training camp he sent Eddie Redmayne on in order to prepare for his role in Day Of The Jackal.

In this show, the main character, who happens to be an actor, portrays a hired killer under surveillance by a spy, skillfully brought to life by Lashana Lynch. The plot is derived from the book written by Frederick Forsyth.

Prior to filming the miniseries, Eddie, aged 42, needed to complete rigorous surveillance training to prepare himself for his role.

As a devoted follower, I hail from the esteemed city of Oxford, and after dedicating a quarter-century to the Parachute Regiment of the illustrious British Army, I now find myself collaborating with A-list thespians, imparting my expertise on the art of covert surveillance and espionage.

The surveillance specialist revealed the spy tricks he taught Eddie, including an infamous ploy to use a phone as a weapon.

I trained Eddie Redmayne how to be a spy for Day Of The Jackal and spent two months teaching him how to use a phone as a weapon, track down a target and beat people up

I trained Eddie Redmayne how to be a spy for Day Of The Jackal and spent two months teaching him how to use a phone as a weapon, track down a target and beat people up
I trained Eddie Redmayne how to be a spy for Day Of The Jackal and spent two months teaching him how to use a phone as a weapon, track down a target and beat people up

For a period of two months, Paul devoted eight hours daily to tutoring Eddie on various subjects such as threat evaluation, understanding situations, self-defense techniques including evasion strategies, mastering lock-picking skills, learning how to track individuals, and recognizing diverse forms of surveillance.

Additionally, he dispatched the Academy Award-winning actor for a fictitious covert operation aimed at locating a woman in the heart of London – who happened to be Paul’s spouse.

Paul stated: ‘Eddy was eager to learn everything there was to know. I delved into every detail, and he absorbed it all – he’s incredibly thorough, and he did an exceptional job.’

The highlight occurred when I dispatched him for a covert operation in London. Eddie found himself needing to blend in and trail our target, which happened to be my spouse Debbie.

‘Finding her is no easy task, especially when she slips into shops such as Zara. In fact, tracking her down required him to familiarize himself with every surveillance camera, every exit, and maintain a watchful eye on his target, even in Superdrug.’

Back in the day, I, a devoted reader, found myself immersed in a gripping tale where a daring faction within the legislature devised a chilling scheme to take out none other than the President of France – the legendary Charles de Gaulle. Amazingly, this wasn’t just fiction; history bears witness to this very plot that unfolded.

One of the reasons behind the group’s actions was their intention to prevent Algeria from achieving independence from French control, an event that the President had planned to put to a vote through a referendum in 1961.

In the book, while the initial plans for his assassination are rooted in reality, all subsequent events depicted are works of fiction.

I trained Eddie Redmayne how to be a spy for Day Of The Jackal and spent two months teaching him how to use a phone as a weapon, track down a target and beat people up
I trained Eddie Redmayne how to be a spy for Day Of The Jackal and spent two months teaching him how to use a phone as a weapon, track down a target and beat people up
I trained Eddie Redmayne how to be a spy for Day Of The Jackal and spent two months teaching him how to use a phone as a weapon, track down a target and beat people up
I trained Eddie Redmayne how to be a spy for Day Of The Jackal and spent two months teaching him how to use a phone as a weapon, track down a target and beat people up
I trained Eddie Redmayne how to be a spy for Day Of The Jackal and spent two months teaching him how to use a phone as a weapon, track down a target and beat people up

The series is being made by Carnival Films and was commissioned by Sky Studios, who will then air the anticipated series across the UK and much of Europe, as well as US streaming service Peacock. 

According to The Mirror, Eddie made an unprecedented amount of money, which was the highest wage ever given to a star. However, this seems to be the standard pay for stars nowadays when large corporations like Netflix, Apple, and in this instance, Peacock, are part of the equation.

According to the source, numerous television networks and broadcasting stations find themselves under financial strain due to tightening budgets, yet they’re not encountering difficulties in producing premium dramas designed for international viewers, as these are often handled by streaming platforms.

‘If you can do a deal with one of them, you can absolutely break the bank.’

The Day of the Jackal premiered on Sky Atlantic and Now TV on Thursday 7 November. 

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2024-11-12 19:48

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