Archive · 21 Jan 2026
The Incomer: Sundance Comedy with Gleeson
The Incomer is a funny new movie that's going to be shown at the Sundance Film Festival.
It's about two siblings who live on a faraway Scottish island and hunt seabirds for food.
They also tell stories about their ancestors and protect their island from outsiders.
One day, a shy council worker comes to the island and changes everything.
In one scene, the council worker has dinner with the siblings and they talk about different things, like veganism and eating steamed seagull.
The movie is directed by Louis Paxton and stars famous actors like Domhnall Gleeson.
It's a mix of silly humor and serious themes, and the director says it was magical to watch the actors work together.
The movie is being sold internationally by Charades and has support from big organizations like the BFI and Screen Scotland.
The Incomer, an absurdist comedy, debuts at Sundance with Domhnall Gleeson, Gayle Rankin, and Grant O’Rourke.
Set on a remote Scottish island, the film follows siblings who hunt seabirds and defend their home from 'incomers'.
A council worker's arrival disrupts their world, leading to cultural clashes and rising tensions.
Director Louis Paxton praises the chemistry between the lead actors and the film's unique blend of humor and themes.
The film is produced by Pilea Pictures with support from BFI, Screen Scotland, and musician Moby.
- Who
- Domhnall Gleeson, Gayle Rankin, Grant O’Rourke, Emun Elliott, Michelle Gomez, John Hannah
- What
- The Incomer, a comedy film debuting at Sundance
- When
- Premieres at Sundance tomorrow
- Where
- Remote Scottish island, filmed in Scotland, premiering in Park City, Utah
- Why
- To entertain audiences with absurdist comedy and thematic conflict
- Director
- Louis Paxton
- Main Cast
- Domhnall Gleeson, Gayle Rankin, Grant O’Rourke, Emun Elliott, Michelle Gomez, John Hannah
- Setting
- Remote Scottish island
- Production Companies
- Pilea Pictures, Little Walnut, Day Zero Productions, Head Gear, Inevitable Pictures
- Backers
- BFI, Screen Scotland, Moby, Lindsay Hicks
- Sales Agents
- Charades, Verve, CAA
- Festival
- Sundance Film Festival
- Section
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