Hugh Jackman is stepping away from his iconic superhero image for an unusual and heartwarming role in the upcoming comedy The Sheep Detectives. In the film, Jackman portrays a shepherd whose shocking death prompts his flock of sheep to take matters into their own hooves and investigate the mystery behind his murder.

Hugh Jackman on his reaction to the script of The Sheep Detectives

The actor recently shared that he was instantly drawn to the project and committed to it very early while reading the script. According to Jackman, the story struck an emotional chord, leaving him in tears multiple times before he had even finished reading it.