| The Incomer | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Louis Paxton |
| Written by | Louis Paxton |
| Produced by | Shirley O'Connor Emily Gotto |
| Starring | Domhnall Gleeson Gayle Rankin Grant O'Rourke Emun Elliott Michelle Gomez John Hannah |
Release date |
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Running time | 101 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
The Incomer is a 2026 British comedy film written and directed by Louis Paxton and produced by Shirley O'Connor and Emily Gotto, starring Domhnall Gleeson, Gayle Rankin, Grant O'Rourke, Emun Elliott, Michelle Gomez, and John Hannah.[1][2] The film is scheduled to have its world premiere in the Sundance Film Festival's NEXT section in 2026.[1][3][4]
Premise
On a remote Scottish isle, siblings Isla and Sandy hunt birds and talk to mythical beings while fighting off outsiders.[3] Their lives change when Daniel, an awkward official, arrives to relocate them.[1]
Cast
- Domhnall Gleeson as Daniel
- Gayle Rankin as Isla
- Grant O'Rourke as Sandy
- Emun Elliott
- Michelle Gomez
- John Hannah
Release
The film is scheduled to have its world premiere in the NEXT section at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival.[4] It will be available online for public viewing from 29 January to 1 February 2026, through the festival's at-home program.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d "The Incomer". 2026 Sundance Film Festival (Eventive). Retrieved 28 December 2025.
- ^ Goodfellow, Melanie; Wiseman, Andreas (11 December 2025). "Sundance Comedy 'The Incomer', Starring Domhnall Gleeson & Gayle Rankin, Boarded By Charades; Trevor Noah & Moby Among Exec Producers". Deadline. Retrieved 29 December 2025.
- ^ a b "2026 Sundance Film Festival Unveils 97 Projects Selected for the Feature Film and Episodic Program". Sundance Institute. 10 December 2025. Retrieved 28 December 2025.
- ^ a b "Sundance 2026 lineup includes 3 BFI-backed world premieres". BFI. 11 December 2025. Retrieved 28 December 2025.
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