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Geoffrey Rush to Star in Upcoming Sports Comedy

11/11/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Geoffrey Rush, the Oscar-winning actor, will star in Shearing The Love, a sports comedy directed by Tom Hern.
The film is set against New Zealand's Golden Shears sheep shearing competition.
The story follows hairstylist Brian Castlehead, played by Daniel Musgrove, as he seeks his father's approval.
Principal photography begins in Q1 2026.
Distribution deals have been secured in Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom.

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Story summary

Geoffrey Rush, the Oscar-winning actor, will star in Shearing The Love, a sports comedy directed by Tom Hern.
The film is set against New Zealand's Golden Shears sheep shearing competition.
The story follows hairstylist Brian Castlehead, played by Daniel Musgrove, as he seeks his father's approval.
Principal photography begins in Q1 2026.
Distribution deals have been secured in Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom.