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Sheep Detectives Film Unveils Murdered Shepherd Mystery

4/28/2026

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Shepherd Dies

In the UK, shepherd George Hardy (Hugh Jackman) is found dead, prompting his sheep to investigate.
The Sheep Detectives adapts Leonie Swann’s 2005 novel Three Bags Full, directed by Kyle Balda and written by Craig Mazin.
The PG-rated, 109-minute film opens May 8, 2026, which critics say mixes cozy mystery humor with grief themes.
Voice cast includes Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Lily, Bryan Cranston as Sebastian, and Chris O’Dowd as Mopple.

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**Sheep Detectives Preview**

The preview of “The Sheep Detectives” will be held on Saturday, May 2 at 10 a.m. in Galleria 6 Cinemas, 30 Saint Louis Galleria, St. Louis, MO 63117.
Fans can claim four complimentary passes for the screening through the online giveaway at http://mgmscreenings.com/qcwJd82317.
Rating boards assigned the film a PG classification, noting thematic material, some violent content and brief language.
Jackman said the movie is about growing up in all its forms, emphasizing its coming-of-age focus.

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Shepherd Dies

In the UK, shepherd George Hardy (Hugh Jackman) is found dead, prompting his sheep to investigate.
The Sheep Detectives adapts Leonie Swann’s 2005 novel Three Bags Full, directed by Kyle Balda and written by Craig Mazin.
The PG-rated, 109-minute film opens May 8, 2026, which critics say mixes cozy mystery humor with grief themes.
Voice cast includes Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Lily, Bryan Cranston as Sebastian, and Chris O’Dowd as Mopple.

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