Hugh Jackman is about to embark on a quirky new role in Three Bags Full: A Sheep Detective Movie, a film that was previewed at CinemaCon on last Wednesday night during the Amazon MGM Studios presentation at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.
Jackman, alongside co-star Emma Thompson, appeared in a video clip during the event to offer fans a sneak peek at the upcoming film. Thompson described it as “the most fantastic, loving, beautiful idea, this synthesis between animals and people.” Jackman added, praising the film’s script by Craig Mazin, “Craig Mazin’s wit is just second to none.”
Directed by Kyle Balda, known for his work on Minions and Despicable Me 3, the film is based on the 2005 novel Three Bags Full by Leonie Swann. The plot revolves around George Hardy (played by Jackman), a shepherd who adores his sheep and raises them for their wool. Every evening, he reads aloud a murder mystery, believing his sheep are not capable of understanding. Little does he know, the sheep not only comprehend but engage in heated debates about the mystery.
The story takes a dark turn when George is found dead under mysterious circumstances. The sheep, realizing it was murder, decide to solve the crime themselves, as the local police officer, Tim Derry (played by Succession star Nicholas Braun), has never cracked a serious case. The sheep set off on an unexpected journey, leaving their meadow and confronting the complexities of the human world.
The film boasts an all-star cast, including Nicholas Galitzine, Molly Gordon, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Bryan Cranston, Chris O’Dowd, Regina Hall, and Patrick Stewart, with Hong Chau and Thompson rounding out the ensemble.
Three Bags Full: A Sheep Detective Movie is being produced by Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner of Working Title Films, along with Lindsay Doran of Three Strange Angels. Executive producers include Sarah-Jane Wright, Amelia Granger, Aditya Sood, Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, Tim Wellspring, and Tyson Hesse.
The film is slated for release in theaters on February 20, 2026.
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