Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Today we remember Sir Sam Neill, one of New Zealand’s most beloved screen legends, who passed away on 13 July 2026, aged 78, surrounded by his family.
In this extended ScreenTalk Legends interview, Sam looks back on a lifetime in film with the same warmth, wit and humility that made him so admired beyond the screen. He speaks candidly about his crippling childhood stammer, the terror of making ‘Sleeping Dogs’, battling imposter syndrome, his love of New Zealand storytelling, and the lessons learned across a remarkable career.
In this clip, he discusses how he felt about not getting a mention in The Listener review of 'Sleeping Dogs' following its release.
It's funny, insightful, self-deprecating, and deeply generous. Take some time to hear Sam tell his own story and discover more at NZ On Screen.
#samneill #sleepingdogs
Today we remember Sir Sam Neill, one of New Zealand’s most beloved screen legends, who passed away on 13 July 2026, aged 78, surrounded by his family.
In this extended ScreenTalk Legends interview, Sam looks back on a lifetime in film with the same warmth, wit and humility that made him so admired beyond the screen. He speaks candidly about his crippling childhood stammer, the terror of making ‘Sleeping Dogs’, battling imposter syndrome, his love of New Zealand storytelling, and the lessons learned across a remarkable career.
In this clip, he discusses how he felt about not getting a mention in The Listener review of 'Sleeping Dogs' following its release.
It's funny, insightful, self-deprecating, and deeply generous. Take some time to hear Sam tell his own story and discover more at NZ On Screen.
#samneill #sleepingdogs
