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Posthumous Sam Neill Steals Show in 'The Fox' Trailer
10 Nov
Summary
- Sam Neill's final film, 'The Fox', features his voice posthumously.
- The trailer showcases a surreal monologue about animals and humans.
- The film is set for Australian release on November 26, 2026.
The trailer for "The Fox" has been released, featuring a posthumous appearance by the late Sam Neill. Neill lends his voice to the Magpie, a role that has captivated audiences in the preview. The film, directed by Dario Russo, is scheduled for release in Australia on November 26, 2026. It premiered at the Adelaide Film Festival on October 19, 2025.
The trailer presents a darkly humorous and surreal narrative, opening with a profanity-laced monologue that contrasts animalistic tendencies with human relationship woes. The story follows Nick, a landowner who discovers his fiancée's infidelity. A talking fox offers a peculiar solution involving a magical hole that can transform his fiancée into the "perfect partner."
"The Fox" boasts a star-studded cast including Olivia Colman as the titular fox, Jai Courtney as Nick, and Emily Browning as Kori. The dark comedy fantasy also features Damon Herriman, Claudia Doumit, and Zlatko Burić. Sam Neill passed away on July 13, 2026, at the age of 78.
