# Gillian Armstrong on Sam Neill: 'I can't believe he was gone the next day'

Director Gillian Armstrong recalled her experience working with actor Sam Neill, expressing surprise at how quickly he was no longer present after a project. The comment reflects a personal memory from their collaboration, highlighting the transient nature of film sets and Armstrong's admiration for Neill.

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- [The Guardian Culture](https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/jul/15/gillian-armstrong-remembers-sam-neill-my-brilliant-career-movie) — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:42:38 GMT