“The Incomer” is a 2026 British comedy film written and directed by Louis Paxton and starring Domhnall Gleeson, Gayle Rankin, Grant O’Rourke, Emun Elliott, Michelle Gomez, and John Hannah. On a remote Scottish island, siblings Isla (Rankin) and Sandy (O’Rourke) have lived alone for 30 years since their parents disappeared, surviving by hunting seabirds, speaking to mythical creatures, and defending their home from dreaded “incomers.” Their world is upended when Daniel (Gleeson), an awkward land recovery coordinator, arrives to relocate them to the mainland on orders from his intimidating boss Roz (Gomez). Isla is also haunted by visions of a Finman (Hannah), a mythical creature who tries to lure her into the sea. The film had its world premiere at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival in the NEXT section, where it won the NEXT Innovator Award. Gleeson, Rankin, and O’Rourke were all kind enough to spend some time talking with us about their work and experience making the film, which you can watch or listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which will be released in theaters on September 25th by Sumerian Pictures. Thank you, and enjoy!
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