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Amazon's 'The Sheep Detectives' Premieres May 8, Stars Hugh Jackman

3/25/2026

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Amazon MGM Studios will release the live-action comedy "The Sheep Detectives" on May 8.
Hugh Jackman stars as George Hardy, a shepherd who reads mystery stories to his sheep, unaware of their self-awareness.
When George is murdered, the sheep investigate his murder.
Kyle Balda directs the adaptation of Leonie Swann's award-winning novel "Glennkill," featuring Nicholas Braun, Emma Thompson, and Bryan Cranston.
The second trailer has been released for the film.

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Story summary

Amazon MGM Studios will release the live-action comedy "The Sheep Detectives" on May 8.
Hugh Jackman stars as George Hardy, a shepherd who reads mystery stories to his sheep, unaware of their self-awareness.
When George is murdered, the sheep investigate his murder.
Kyle Balda directs the adaptation of Leonie Swann's award-winning novel "Glennkill," featuring Nicholas Braun, Emma Thompson, and Bryan Cranston.
The second trailer has been released for the film.