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Three Bags Full: A Sheep Detective Movie

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Three Bags Full: A Sheep Detective Movie
Directed byKyle Balda
Screenplay byCraig Mazin
Based onThree Bags Full: A Sheep Detective Story
by Leonie Swann
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyGeorge Steel
Edited byPaul Machliss
Music byHeitor Pereira
Production
company
Distributed byAmazon MGM Studios
Release date
  • February 20, 2026 (2026-02-20)
Countries
  • United States
  • United Kingdom
LanguageEnglish

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: A Sheep Detective Story by Leonie Swann. It stars Hugh Jackman, Emma Thompson, Nicholas Braun, Nicholas Galitzine, Molly Gordon, Hong Chau, Tosin Cole, and Kobna Holdbrook-Smith.

Three Bags Full: A Sheep Detective Movie is scheduled to be released in the United States on February 20, 2026.

Cast

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Production

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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]

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

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Principal photography had begun by June 7, 2024.[4]

Release

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Three Bags Full: A Sheep Detective Movie is scheduled to be released in the United States on February 20, 2026.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Hugh Jackman to star in new murder mystery comedy thriller with SHEEP detectives". Virgin Radio UK. March 6, 2024. Retrieved May 11, 2024.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ 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.
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