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The Best Actor award at the Logies fittingly found itself in the arms of Sam Neill for The Twelve Season 2. The veteran shared this proud moment on Instagram but lamented he couldn’t attend the ceremony to accept it personally. Included in the post was an aesthetic photo, bright and polished metallic trophy set atop a table, forming a glare against the ethereal blue backdrop of a pool and modern-day blurred architecture-a fitting imagery of victory indeed.
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Going into present times, Neill spoke another bombshell before opening that opportunity: The third season of The Twelve: The Cape Rock Killer is on premiere tonight over Binge and Foxtel. Is there time more apt?
Fans send their cheers and congratulations; comments drenched in nostalgic admiration and excitement poured in. “From dinosaurs to dramas—Sam Neill just proves legends don’t miss,” one comment read, obviously referencing the legendary portrayal of Dr. Alan Grant in Jurassic Park. Another more-than-elated user wrote, “You’ve been my hero since I watched Jurassic Park,” surely proving that Neill still remains a solid pop culture icon.
Some went more sentimental. An extra from The Twelve Season 2 talked about how nice they found their experience on the set while another fan jangled in humor: “Was Mr. Brown there, to collect in Your Honour?”—a lighthearted jab referencing Neill’s personality in Peaky Blinders.
But maybe the most sincere words came from an audience that has been by Neill’s side for the years. “Bless your heart, Sam! Have a nice glass of your fine wine to celebrate!” said a fan alluding to his internationally famous winemaking ventures. Another chimed in with, “Everything you do is exceptional,” showing the general sentiment.
One thing, though, remains clear: Neill’s victory is much more than “another prize in his trophy chamber;” it is a testament to the actor’s ever-present vigor in an industry quick to dismiss its older artistes. Whether insane tales of velociraptors or punishing drama in a three-man jury, Neill has been bending his way around talent that has the capacity to age. And with the new season of The Twelve out already, the sign above Hobbit gaze across his world that Neill is far from his finish line.
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So here’s to Sam Neill- still out winning awards, still dropping some new must-watch shows, and totally driving his fans crazy in the best way. Cheers to that.