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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
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 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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