Eleanor Matsuura on the Fan Response to 'The Day of the Jackal'

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Eleanor Matsuura talks about what the fan response to 'The Day of the Jackal' has been like while chatting with THR at the SAG Awards. Plus, she shares what she knows about season two of her hit show.

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00:00What is the fan response to the show been like for you?

00:03Because it is just an amazing series, I loved it, and it's just a non-stop thrilling ride.

00:08Oh, thank you. Yeah, it's been amazing, actually.

00:10It's been quite unprecedented.

00:12Like, when you make something, you never know if people are going to like it or if people are not going to like it.

00:17And I have to say, I've never been part of something that is sort of universally well-loved as The Day of the Jackal.

00:23The response has been so incredible, and people seem to be really hungry for more, which is always a lovely thing to be a part of.

00:31It's a lovely moment that we get to celebrate it, because when you're making it, you never know how it's going to turn out.

00:37And so actually coming here feels like a real full circle for us.

00:41Speaking of more, any updates on when we might be able to see season two? Have you seen any scripts yet?

00:47I am not allowed to reveal anything about anything.

00:53All I know is that season two is happening, and hopefully it will be soon.

00:59That is literally it.

01:01Like, what else can I say?

01:02I've been warned, heavily warned.

01:05So I'm on my best behavior.

01:07I won't press too much.

01:08I don't want to get you in trouble.

01:10But it seems like from the cliffhanger ending, we're definitely going to see more of your character in season two.

01:15Do you have any hopes for your character in season two?

01:18Oh, that's a good question.

01:19I kind of hope that Xena gets to sort of do a little bit of what the jackal does, because she's kind of out on her own now that her people have turned against her.

01:29So she's sort of on a limb.

01:32But she has sort of aligned herself with the jackal.

01:34So maybe she'll get to do some fun stuff.

01:36Basically, what I'm saying is I want to wear a wig.

01:38I want to wear a disguise.

01:39I want to wear a wig.

01:40I want to dress up.

01:41That's what I'm saying.

01:42It feels like she's smarter, too, than her people gave her credit for.

01:45Like, they were ready to take her out, and she's like, oh, no, I'm not going anywhere.

01:49Oh, yeah, yeah.

01:50She's not a pushover.

01:51She's a super smart cookie, Xena.

01:53Yeah, exactly.

01:54I think she's one step ahead, which is very similar to the jackal.

01:58So even though she's not as adept as he is or has maybe the same experience that he does, maybe in season two we'll get to see a little glimpse of an opportunity for her to do that.

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02:18Oh, my God.

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