# Sam Neill jokes about puppet pig attack on Wilderpeople set

In an interview, actor Sam Neill recalls making Taika Waititi's 2016 comedy "Hunt for the Wilderpeople," including a humorous incident where he was "attacked by a puppet pig." His behind-the-scenes stories offer a lighthearted glimpse into the production of the beloved New Zealand film.

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- [The Guardian Culture](https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/aug/10/sam-neill-taika-waititi-hunt-for-the-wilderpeople-julian-dennison) — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:14:19 GMT