Hugh Jackman stars in a quirky new murder mystery

Based on Leonie Swann’s novel Three Bags Full, the film sees Jackman play George Hardy, a shepherd who lives a quiet life on his farm and as revealed in the recently released trailer, spends his evenings reading detective novels to his flock while staying in an Airstream-style caravan. When George is unexpectedly found dead, the sheep take it upon themselves to solve the mystery, observing the humans around them and piecing together clues.

At the same time, celebrities are playing a growing role in shaping how caravanning is perceived. From high-profile TV series set on caravan parks to well-known names openly embracing UK holidays, the sector has benefited from a renewed relevance – recent examples include Danny and Dani Dyer’s upcoming caravan park series. We’ve reached out to the team behind The Sheep Detectives to explore whether there may be an opportunity for behind the scenes insight or imagery that further highlights the caravan element of the film.

With its star-studded cast, rural setting and caravan-based storytelling, The Sheep Detectives looks set to be both an entertaining family film and another nod to how caravans continue to weave their way into popular culture, not just as leisure vehicles, but as places where stories unfold.