Three Bags Full: A Sheep Detective Movie
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| Directed by | Kyle Balda |
| Screenplay 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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| Distributed by | Amazon MGM Studios |
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| Language | English |
Three Bags Full: A Sheep Detective Movie is an upcoming live-action animated mystery comedy thriller film directed by Kyle Balda and written by Craig Mazin. It is based on the 2005 novel Three Bags Full by Leonie Swann. The film features an ensemble cast including Hugh Jackman, Emma Thompson, Nicholas Braun, Nicholas Galitzine, Molly Gordon, Hong Chau, Tosin Cole, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith, Bryan Cranston, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Chris O'Dowd, Regina Hall, and Patrick Stewart.
It will be released in the United States on November 13, 2026.
Cast
- Hugh Jackman as George Hardy
- Emma Thompson
- Nicholas Braun as Tim Derry
- Nicholas Galitzine as Elliot Matthews
- Molly Gordon as Rebecca Hampstead
- Hong Chau as Beth Pennock
- Tosin Cole
- Kobna Holdbrook-Smith
- Conleth Hill
- Mandeep Dhillon
- Bryan Cranston
- Julia Louis-Dreyfus
- Chris O'Dowd
- Regina Hall
- Patrick Stewart
Production
In March 2024, it was revealed that an adaptation of the 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-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
Three Bags Full: A Sheep Detective Movie is scheduled to be released in the United States on November 13, 2026.[6] It was previously scheduled to release on February 20, 2026.[2]
References
- ^ "Hugh Jackman to star in new murder mystery comedy thriller with sheep detectives". Virgin Radio UK. March 6, 2024. Retrieved May 11, 2024.
- ^ a b Grobar, Matt (June 7, 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. Retrieved June 7, 2024.
- ^ Gardner, Chris; Gajewski, Ryan (April 2, 2025). "Hugh Jackman Unveils Sheep-Filled Footage for Detective Film 'Three Bags Full'". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ^ Galuppo, Mia (June 7, 2024). "Hugh Jackman, Emma Thompson to Star in Sheep Detective Comedy 'Three Bags Full'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 7, 2024.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (June 7, 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. Retrieved March 14, 2025.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (May 2, 2025). "Hugh Jackman's 'Three Bags Full: A Sheep Detective Movie' Moves Baa To Pre-Thanksgiving 2026". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 2, 2025.