ComingSoon is thrilled to announce the premiere of the captivating track “Pinwheel” from the The Day of the Jackal—Original Series Soundtrack crafted by the talented composer Volker Bertelmann. The highly anticipated soundtrack will be released digitally by Lakeshore Records on December 13, 2024, and fans can pre-save the album now to ensure they don’t miss out on this exciting release.

Volker Bertelmann, a celebrated pianist, composer, and experimental musician, has garnered international acclaim for his innovative works. In 2023, he was awarded an Academy Award for his remarkable score for the film All Quiet on the Western Front. His latest composition accompanies director Edward Berger’s project titled Conclave, and he has an impressive portfolio that includes notable works such as Patrick Melrose, The Old Guard, Stowaway, Life After Life, and Black Mirror.

The gripping series The Day of the Jackal features Eddie Redmayne in the role of The Jackal, a notorious assassin with a global reputation, while Lashana Lynch portrays a determined MI6 agent on a mission to uncover his identity. The series boasts a talented cast, including Úrsula Corberó, Charles Dance, Richard Dormer, Chukwudi Iwuji, Lia Williams, Khalid Abdalla, Eleanor Matsuura, Jonjo O’Neill, Nick Blood, Sule Rimi, and Florisa Kamara, all contributing to the intense narrative.

Be sure to listen to the track “Pinwheel” by Volker Bertelmann from The Day of the Jackal soundtrack featured below:

The official synopsis provides an intriguing glimpse into the storyline: “An unrivaled and highly elusive lone assassin, the Jackal, portrayed by Eddie Redmayne, makes his living carrying out hits for the highest fee. However, after his latest kill, he encounters a formidable opponent in a relentless British intelligence officer played by Lashana Lynch, who initiates a thrilling cat-and-mouse chase across Europe, leaving chaos in their wake.”

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Written by Ronan Bennett, the series features him as an executive producer alongside director Brian Kirk, Eddie Redmayne, and Carnival Films’ Gareth Neame and Nigel Marchant. Sky Studios’ Sam Hoyle and Sue Naegle also contribute as executive producers. Additionally, Lashana Lynch takes on the role of co-executive producer, with Chris Hall serving as producer and Frederick Forsyth acting as consulting producer.

Explore the Complete Tracklist of The Day of the Jackal — Original Soundtrack

1. Opening
2. The Jackal
3. Pinwheel
4. Observation
5. Getaway
6. Free Country
7. Lookout Meeting
8. Adiós
9. Bavaria
10. Helle Linie
11. Infiltration
12. We Had a Great Life
13. The Canal
14. The Concert
15. Stabilizer
16. Stay Under Water
17. Check the Car
18. I Quit
19. Set the Truck on Fire
20. Nice and Easy
21. Don’t Draw It Out
22. Take Him Alive
23. Face to Face
24. Congratulations
25. Postlude