Eddie is in Budapest, he was spotted in the city on Monday

 Eddie arrived in Hungary for filming his new TV series 'The Day of the Jackal'.

He was spotted at a student demonstration in the István Széchenyi Square in Budapest

on Monday (June 5. 2023). He probably met the protestors when he was walking by. 

Photos by Zsolnai Péter (Source:BLIKK)

He was in a good mood and he looked fantastic.

Eddie took a selfie and chatted with a young protestor.

Eddie Redmayne in front of the building of the Ministry for Home Affairs.

(or Ministry of Interior - I'm not sure which translation is better)

Blikk article link

Daily News Hungary article (English)

énbudapestem article link

In my opinion, the meeting was not planned, but I think he agrees with the demonstrators.

This wouldn't be the first time he stands up for independent good education. 

In 2020 Eddie signed an open letter in which the defining figures of British cultural life

expressed their support to the students of the Hungarian University of Theater and Film.

The letter lists the stages of the transformation of the SZFE, from the appointment of the

new board of trustees to the resignation of the senate and the occupation of the university.

The letter states that the transformation of the SZFE is part of a cultural struggle through

which they try to deprive the cultural sphere and institutions of their autonomy.

At the end of the letter, they ask the Hungarian government to restore the intellectual and

managerial autonomy of the SZFE, which they believe is vital for artistic creativity,

academic research, and education

Here's the old article with the list of signers. 

This is the third time he works in my Country. He spent a long time here filming

the TV series The Pillars of the Earth (2009) and Birdsong (2011).

Casting news about The Day of the Jackal

Variety reported that Lashana Lynch is set for a starring role in the

Sky and Peacock series. She will play Bianca, described as “a tenacious

law enforcement agent determined to catch The Jackal.”

Per the official logline, the series “is a bold, modern reimagining of the beloved

and respected novel and film. This contemporary drama will stay true to the DNA

of the original story while delving deeper into the chameleon-like ‘anti-hero’ at

the heart of the story in a high-octane, cinematic, globetrotting ‘cat and mouse’

thriller, set amidst the turbulent geo-political landscape of our time.”

Other photos from Hungary

In preparation for his role, Eddie had a super intensive driving technique training at a training

circuit in Zsámbék Hungary. @drivingcamp posted the photo below on June 9.

His trainer Adorján Tamás was a three-time Hungarian champion motorcycle

racer. Now he works as a driving technique instructor at Driving Camp

and competes in the Hungarian Slalom Championship. 

Update:

Eddie with fans in Budapest on June 14. (via)