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Sheep Seek Justice: Hugh Jackman Stars in 'The Sheep Detectives'

12/18/2025

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The Sheep Detectives is an upcoming film set for release on May 8, 2026.
Hugh Jackman portrays George, a shepherd who is murdered.
His flock seeks the truth behind his death after learning crime-solving from detective novels.
Kyle Balda directs the film from a screenplay by Craig Mazin, with Emma Thompson, Nicholas Braun, Bryan Cranston, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus in the cast.

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Story summary

The Sheep Detectives is an upcoming film set for release on May 8, 2026.
Hugh Jackman portrays George, a shepherd who is murdered.
His flock seeks the truth behind his death after learning crime-solving from detective novels.
Kyle Balda directs the film from a screenplay by Craig Mazin, with Emma Thompson, Nicholas Braun, Bryan Cranston, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus in the cast.