Eddie Redmayne’s two-word response to James Bond comparisons in 70s reboot

To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a webbrowser thatsupports HTML5videoUp NextEddie Redmayne has issued a response to comparisons that fans have made between James Bond and his character in his new gripping TV series The Day of the Jackal.In his brand new show, which is launching next month on Sky, the actor takes on one of his most sinister roles yet – a professional assassin with lethal skills known by the codename Jackal.Originally created by Frederick Forsyth in his 1971 novel of the same name, the Jackal was notably portrayed in the 1973 film adaptation by Edward Fox, which is widely regarded as one of the greatest political thrillers in cinema.Last night, Metro attended the London premiere of the latest iteration of The Day of the Jackal, speaking to several stars including Eddie, who not only leads the cast as the chameleonic killer, but is also an executive producer on the project.When the trailer for the drama was released, several people in...