A new trailer has arrived for the upcoming mystery comedy The Sheep Detectives, featuring Hugh Jackman as a shepherd whose death sparks an unusual investigation—led by his own flock of sheep.
The two-and-a-half-minute preview introduces George, a shepherd played by Jackman who enjoys reading detective stories to his sheep before they fall asleep. When George suddenly dies, the animals decide to crack the case themselves. In the trailer, one sheep announces the shocking discovery: “We found George on the grass, and he’s not moving.” Another quickly realizes what happened, adding, “Our shepherd was murdered.” Frustrated with the official investigation, one of the sheep declares, “The policeman is completely hopeless. We need to help him.” The mystery unfolds as the sheep search the farm for clues, all set to the upbeat sounds of The Proclaimers’ hit song “I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles).”
Emma Thompson appears as George’s lawyer, revealing a major twist—despite living in a trailer, the shepherd was secretly worth $30 million, providing a possible motive for the crime. Alongside Jackman and Thompson, the cast includes Nicholas Braun, Nicholas Galitzine, Molly Gordon and Hong Chau. The sheep themselves are voiced by a large ensemble of performers, including Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Bryan Cranston, Chris O’Dowd, Regina Hall, Patrick Stewart, Bella Ramsey, Brett Goldstein and Rhys Darby.
The film is based on Three Bags Full, a 2005 novel by Leonie Swann, and is directed by Kyle Balda in his first live-action feature after working on animated hits like ‘Minions: The Rise of Gru.’ The screenplay was written by Craig Mazin, with producers Lindsay Doran, Tim Bevan, and Eric Fellner backing the project.
The Sheep Detectives is scheduled to arrive in theaters on May 8, 2026; see the trailer: HERE.
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