Sam Neill ‘No one is more surprised than me‘

Acting icon Sam Neill has graced our screens for over 50 years. Once a shy boy with a stutter he has gone on to become a hugely successful actor with a long career, and at 76 Sam is still doing what he loves.

In this episode Jess and Sam dig deep on the surprises life has brought him including the diagnosis of a rare form of cancer and how its changed his perspective on life. Sam also opens up about the importance of friendships in his life, including companion and fellow actor Bryan Brown. He also shares his love for winemaking and the joy he finds in his vineyard. 

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LINKS:

Catch Sam in The Twelve Season 2 reprising his role as Barrister Brett Colby on Binge, Hubbl or Foxtel 

If you enjoyed this episode we think you'll love Jess's chat with Bryan Brown 

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CREDITS:
Host: Jessica Rowe
Guest: Sam Neill 
Executive Producer: Nic McClure
Audio Producer: Nat Marshall 
Digital Content Producer: Zoe Panaretos 

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