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| Directed by | Kyle Balda |
| Written by | Craig Mazin |
| Based on | Three Bags Full by Leonie Swann |
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| Cinematography | George Steel |
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| Music by | Heitor Pereira |
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| Language | English |
The Sheep Detectives is an upcoming mystery comedy film directed by Kyle Balda and written by Craig Mazin, based on the 2005 novel Three Bags Full by Leonie Swann. The film features an ensemble cast including Hugh Jackman, Nicholas Braun, Nicholas Galitzine, Molly Gordon, Hong Chau, and Emma Thompson with the voices of Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Bryan Cranston, Chris O'Dowd, Regina Hall, Patrick Stewart, Bella Ramsey, Brett Goldstein, and Rhys Darby.
The Sheep Detectives is scheduled to be released in the United States by Amazon MGM Studios and the United Kingdom by Sony Pictures Releasing International on 8 May 2026.
Plot
A flock of sheep set off on a mystery to find out who murdered their shepherd.
Cast
- Hugh Jackman as George Hardy, a shepherd who is mysteriously found dead
- Emma Thompson as George's lawyer
- Nicholas Braun as Tim Derry, a clumsy local cop
- Nicholas Galitzine as Elliot Matthews, a reporter
- Molly Gordon as Rebecca Hampstead
- Hong Chau as Beth Pennock
- Tosin Cole
- Kobna Holdbrook-Smith
- Conleth Hill
- Mandeep Dhillon
Voices
- Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Lily, a Shetland sheep
- Bryan Cranston as a black Castlemilk Moorit sheep
- Chris O'Dowd as a Merino sheep
- Regina Hall
- Patrick Stewart
- Bella Ramsey as a Danish Landrace sheep with brown wool
- Brett Goldstein as twin Norfolk Horn sheep
- Rhys Darby as a Lincoln Longwool sheep
Production
In March 2024, it was revealed that Three Bags Full: A Sheep Detective Movie, an adaptation of Leonie Swann's 2005 detective novel Three Bags Full, was in development, with Hugh Jackman and Emma Thompson cast in the lead roles.[1] In June, Nicholas Braun, Nicholas Galitzine, Molly Gordon, Hong Chau, Tosin Cole, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith, Conleth Hill and Mandeep Dhillon rounded out the cast. Kyle Balda would direct the film and Craig Mazin wrote the screenplay.[2]
Bryan Cranston, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Chris O'Dowd, Regina Hall, and Patrick Stewart were announced as having joined the cast in April 2025.[3]
Filming
Principal photography took place from June to July 2024 in a number of locations across Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Oxfordshire and Surrey, most notably at White Pond Farm and in Shepperton Studios.[4][5]
Release
In October 2025, it was reported that the film had been retitled The Sheep Detectives, and was scheduled to be released in the United States on 8 May 2026.[6] It was previously scheduled to release on 20 February 2026 and 13 November 2026.[7][2]
References
- ^ "Hugh Jackman to star in new murder mystery comedy thriller with sheep detectives". Virgin Radio UK. 6 March 2024. Archived from the original on 11 May 2024. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
- ^ a b Grobar, Matt (7 June 2024). "Hugh Jackman, Emma Thompson, Nicholas Braun, Nicholas Galitzine & More To Star In Amazon MGM Comedy 'Three Bags Full: A Sheep Detective Movie'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 11 June 2024. Retrieved 7 June 2024.
- ^ Gardner, Chris; Gajewski, Ryan (2 April 2025). "Hugh Jackman Unveils Sheep-Filled Footage for Detective Film 'Three Bags Full'". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on 3 April 2025. Retrieved 21 October 2025.
- ^ Galuppo, Mia (7 June 2024). "Hugh Jackman, Emma Thompson to Star in Sheep Detective Comedy 'Three Bags Full'". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on 7 June 2024. Retrieved 7 June 2024.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (7 June 2024). "Hugh Jackman, Emma Thompson, Nicholas Braun, Nicholas Galitzine & More To Star In Amazon MGM Comedy 'Three Bags Full: A Sheep Detective Movie'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 11 June 2024. Retrieved 14 March 2025.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (10 October 2025). "Hugh Jackman's Amazon MGM Studios Comedy 'Three Bags Full' Changes Title & Moves To Mother's Day Weekend 2026". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 11 October 2025. Retrieved 11 October 2025.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (2 May 2025). "Hugh Jackman's 'Three Bags Full: A Sheep Detective Movie' Moves Baa To Pre-Thanksgiving 2026". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 5 May 2025. Retrieved 2 May 2025.
External links
- The Sheep Detectives at IMDb
