Three Bags Full: A Sheep Detective Movie is an upcoming 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. It stars Hugh Jackman, Emma Thompson, Nicholas Braun, Nicholas Galitzine, Molly Gordon, Hong Chau, Tosin Cole, and Kobna Holdbrook-Smith.
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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 |
Edited by | Paul Machliss |
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 scheduled to be released in the United States on February 20, 2026.
Cast
edit- Hugh Jackman as George Hardy
- Emma Thompson
- Nicholas Braun as Tim Derry
- Nicholas Galitzine
- Molly Gordon
- Hong Chau
- Tosin Cole
- Kobna Holdbrook-Smith
- Conleth Hill
- Mandeep Dhillon
Production
editIn 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]
Kyle Balda’s creative collaborators on Three Bags Full: A Sheep Detective Movie include director of photography George Steel, production designer Suzie Davies, costume designer Rosa Dias, hair and make-up designer Sharon Martin and editor Paul Machliss. Graham Page is the visual effects supervisor and George’s flock of sheep will be created by Framestore.[3]
Filming
editPrincipal photography had begun by June 7, 2024.[4]
Release
editThree Bags Full: A Sheep Detective Movie is scheduled to be released in the United States on February 20, 2026.[2]
References
edit- ^ "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.
- ^ Stephan, Katcy (June 7, 2024). "'Three Bags Full: A Sheep Detective Movie,' Starring Hugh Jackman, Gets February 2026 Release Date From Amazon MGM Studios". Variety. Retrieved June 26, 2024.
- ^ 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.