The Day of the Jackal soundtrack: Who sings theme song in Eddie Redmayne show?
British singer-songwriter Celeste is behind the stirring theme song.
The Day of the Jackal has been given a contemporary reimagining courtesy of Sky and Peacock.
Starring Eddie Redmayne and Lashana Lynch, the show follows Redmayne’s character, an international assassin who, following his latest kill, meets his match in a British intelligence officer (Lynch). Cue a thrilling cat-and-mouse chase across Europe.
A suspenseful soundtrack accompanies the action, which features a handful of contemporary songs as well as a timeless score created by Volker Bertelmann, who is best known for his work on Lion and All Quiet on the Western Front.
Read on for everything you need to know about The Day of the Jackal's soundtrack.
Who sings the theme song in The Day of the Jackal?
British singer-songwriter Celeste has produced the programme’s stirring title song, This Is Who I Am.
This Is Who I Am follows on from the Mercury-nominated and BRIT-winning artist’s 2022 single To Love a Man.
"Celeste’s This Is Who I Am perfectly encapsulates the essence of The Day of the Jackal — both propulsive and distinctive," said Gareth Neame, CEO and executive producer at production firm Carnival Films.
He added: "We were looking for a song that would leave a lasting impression, and Celeste’s powerful performance does just that, bringing a wonderful depth and intensity to the title sequence."
The song arrives as Celeste "prepares to tell the next chapter of her story", a press release stated.
"This Is Who I Am is less a reintroduction to Celeste’s music and more an act of self-actualisation, a complete creative distillation of her craft that sees her step with purpose into her new era," it added.
You can watch the black-and-white lyric video below:
Day of the Jackal soundtrack: List of songs in the series
The following tracks feature in the series:
- Prelude to a Manhunt - Volker Bertelmann
- In the Shadows - The Rasmus
- The Jackal's Theme - Volker Bertelmann
- The Pursuit Begins (feat Lux Mortenson) - Paul Shapera
- Into the Crosshairs - Volker Bertelmann
- Escape and Evasion - Volker Bertelmann
- Final Encounter - Volker Bertelmann
- Aftermath - Volker Bertelmann
The Day of the Jackal became available to watch on Sky Atlantic and streaming service NOW on 7th November. Sign up for NOW from £6.99 a month or sign up for Sky Stream from £29 a month.
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