The Sheep Detectives' Trailer: Hugh Jackman is Murdered; An All-Star Cast of Sheep Take the Case
Watch the first trailer for 'The Sheep Detectives,' the new murder mystery movie from writer Craig Mazin, starring Hugh Jackman and a voice cast including Bryan Cranston and Julia Louis-Dreyfus. In theaters May 8, 2026
"It's a herder mystery, and everyone is a suspect."
The first official trailer for the delightful new murder-mystery comedy 'The Sheep Detectives' has arrived, promising a unique take on the whodunit genre. The film, based on the bestselling novel Three Bags Full by Leonie Swann, is directed by Minions helmer Kyle Balda and written by The Last of Us creator Craig Mazin.
Plot: A "Babe" meets "Knives Out" Whodunit
The story centers on George Hardy (Hugh Jackman), a shepherd who loves his flock so much he reads them murder mystery novels every night, assuming they don't understand a word.
When George is found dead under mysterious circumstances, the sheep realize they must become the detectives. Convinced they know the rules of a good mystery from their nightly stories, they decide to leave their meadow for the first time to investigate the hapless local cop (Nicholas Braun) and a range of human suspects, proving that even sheep can be brilliant crime-solvers.
A Star-Studded Live-Action & Voice Cast
The film features an incredible ensemble for both the live-action segments and the animated sheep characters:
Live-Action Cast
Hugh Jackman as George Hardy, the murdered shepherd.
Nicholas Braun (Succession) as Tim Derry, the local police officer.
Emma Thompson as George's lawyer.
Nicholas Galitzine, Molly Gordon, and Hong Chau round out the human suspects.
Voice Cast
The flock of sheep is voiced by a who's-who of comedic talent:
Julia Louis-Dreyfus (as Lily the sheep)
Bryan Cranston
Chris O'Dowd
Regina Hall
Patrick Stewart
Bella Ramsey
Brett Goldstein
Release Date
The Sheep Detectives is scheduled for release exclusively in theaters on May 8, 2026 by Amazon MGM Studios.
Watch the trailer below