Hugh Jackman is leading an unlikely ensemble in “The Sheep Detectives,” a new film that blends offbeat comedy with classic whodunnit tropes, putting a flock of crime-solving sheep at the centre of the mystery.
The new trailer for the film, directed by “Minions” filmmaker Kyle Balda, introduces George (played by Jackman), a shepherd who spends his evenings reading detective novels aloud to his sheep, under the assumption they can’t understand a word. But when a mysterious incident disrupts life on the farm, the flock quietly proves him wrong, setting out to investigate the case themselves.
“The Sheep Detectives” leans into its absurd premise while playing with the conventions of the genre, positioning its unlikely protagonists as sharp, observant and unexpectedly capable sleuths.
The film boasts a sprawling ensemble cast, with Jackman joined by Nicholas Braun, Nicholas Galitzine and Molly Gordon, alongside Hong Chau and Emma Thompson. Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Bryan Cranston, Chris O’Dowd, Regina Hall, Patrick Stewart, Bella Ramsey, Brett Goldstein and Rhys Darby round out the lineup.
“The Sheep Detectives” is based on Leonie Swann’s bestselling novel “Three Bags Full,” which has developed a cult following for its playful take on the murder mystery format. Balda’s adaptation brings the story to screen with a tone that blends dry humour and heightened absurdity, while still leaning on the structural beats of a traditional investigative drama.
The film will be released in Australian cinemas on May 7th. Check out the new trailer below.
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