Pia Tjelta Joins The Day of the Jackal Season 2
The Norwegian actor boards the thriller's second season in her first English-language role, with the show now in post-production.
Pia Tjelta has been cast in season 2 of The Day of the Jackal, according to Screen Rant. The character she will play has not been revealed.
The role marks Tjelta's first English-language project. Season 2 of the series is currently in post-production.
The Day of the Jackal is based on Frederick Forsyth's 1971 novel and was created by Ronan Bennett. The series debuted in November 2024 with a five-episode premiere, and Peacock and Sky renewed it for a second season after just two weeks.
Filming on season 2 got underway in February 2026, with a spring 2027 premiere expected. Earlier in 2026, Tjelta starred as Rakel Fauke in Jo Nesbø's Detective Hole on Netflix.
Quick answers
Who has been cast in The Day of the Jackal season 2?
Pia Tjelta has been cast in season 2 of The Day of the Jackal. The character she will play has not been revealed.
When will The Day of the Jackal season 2 be released?
Season 2 is currently in post-production, with a spring 2027 premiere expected.
What else has Pia Tjelta appeared in?
Earlier in 2026, Tjelta starred as Rakel Fauke in Jo Nesbø's Detective Hole on Netflix. The Day of the Jackal marks her first English-language project.