When Deadpool & Wolverine was hitting the film launch schedule final 12 months, I did surprise what Hugh Jackman would do subsequent. Unsurprisingly, he headed again to his theater roots for From New York, With Love, which is anticipated to maintain operating till October 2025. But on the film entrance his subsequent challenge is a film about some sheep fixing a homicide, and I can not cease fascinated about it.
Amazon confirmed up for the primary time this 12 months at CinemaCon 2025, and through CinemaBlend’s stay weblog of the entire occasion, there was a variety of hope we would get some Bond information. The closest factor we acquired to that was that some work has “started” in London, however to be trustworthy, it didn’t actually matter as a result of the film I’m nonetheless fascinated about days later really needed to do with Hugh Jackman and the sheep fixing a homicide.
Amazon introduced Three Bags Full: A Sheep Detective Movie – a film actually about some sheep who’re devastated and attempt to determine whodunnit after their shepherd dies –and the vibe within the crowd was audibly giving a “what is this?” type of bent.
But then we acquired footage from the studio, and to be trustworthy, the film seems to be pleasant. I’d nonetheless argue Three Bags Full reads extra like a Hallmark film title than an enormous display screen enterprise, however Amazon is dedicated to bringing this one to the large display screen, and after seeing the primary look, it doesn’t look half baaaa-d. I do know, I could not assist myself.
Hugh Jackman theatrical follow-up after Deadpool & Wolverine with a bit of film from none apart from Kyle Balda, who helmed a bunch of Despicable Me franchise tasks for Universal. Chernobyl and The Last of Us’ Craig Mazin wrote the script and a few main expertise is concerned, and after I say main I imply it:
- Hugh Jackman
- Bryan Cranston
- Emma Thompson
- Nicholas Galitzine (Heartstopper)
- Patrick Stewart
- Julia Louis-Dreyfus
- Regina Hall
- Nicholas Braun (Succession)
- Molly Gordon (The Bear)
- Chris O’Dowd
But expertise alone doesn’t essentially make for a great film, and Three Bags Full will probably rise or fall primarily based on its tone, which appears each amusing and fascinating. As for its title, the film is definitely primarily based on the ebook of the identical title by Leonie Swan, a ebook you may buy on Amazon and is known as a “clever spin” and an “offbeat yarn” (sure these are each wool nods) on the detective style.
Three Bags Full isn’t anticipated to return to theaters till 2026, however it’s a part of a brand new transfer from Amazon to work towards reinvigorating the theatrical enterprise. Amazon has dedicated upwards of 15 films for full theatrical runs within the coming years in order that audiences can proceed having fun with films on the large display screen. And hey, no less than Jackman will not must fear about peeing within the Wolverine swimsuit for this one…
The studio actually had an enormous win with Red One final 12 months (although much less so on the field workplace), and it was an enormous transfer to see the studio present up at CinemaCon this 12 months, and alongside properties like Bond, it’s good to see Amazon additionally investing in some originals (and perhaps promoting a couple of books on the aspect within the meantime).
I didn’t have this on my bingo card when it got here to Hugh Jackman’s upcoming roles, however the premise is so wacky it simply may work, and it definitely made for some of the fascinating moments at CinemaCon this 12 months. Along with Three Bags Full, Jackman may also be starring in Apostle Paul, The Death of Robin Hood, and Song Sung Blue, which can also be in post-production.
And within the meantime, there’s all the time that 8-hour video of Jackman respiration when you want a fast repair.