“He was just a dream”: This is what Untamed star Eric Bana had to say about this Co-Star from the latest Netflix drama

Netflix’s Untamed dropped all six episodes on July 17, 2025, and quickly sparked conversation. The limited series follows ISB agent Kyle Turner, played by Eric Bana, as he arrives in Yosemite National Park to investigate a mysterious death.

What begins as a possible climbing accident turns into a murder investigation connected to drug trafficking, identity fraud, and deeply buried secrets. As Turner digs deeper, he uncovers the truth about a missing girl named Lucy Cook, whose life unraveled inside a system built to keep secrets.

Turner’s emotional journey becomes even heavier when it’s revealed that his trusted friend, Chief Ranger Paul Souter, accidentally killed Lucy and then took his own life. Sam Neill, who plays Paul, delivers a performance that anchors the series’ final blow.

Eric Bana opened up about filming that scene with Neill in a Collider interview published on July 17, 2025. Reflecting on their time working together, Bana said,

“He was just a dream. He was absolutely incredible, with great energy. He was super professional.”

The comment was a polite praise that came from someone clearly moved by a hard day on set, where real emotion shaped the way that finale landed.

How Sam Neill helped Eric Bana navigate Untamed’s most devastating scene

When Eric Bana sat down with Collider on July 17, 2025, the conversation naturally turned toward the final episode of Untamed. He didn’t hold back when talking about how tough it was to film the scene where Kyle Turner learns that Paul Souter, the ranger he trusted most, was responsible for Lucy Cook’s death. Paul confesses to being her biological father and admits to firing the shot that killed her.

After that, he takes his own life. Bana said it hit him hard while filming.

“Life just never got easier for Kyle, with every episode,” he said. “When I read it, I was like, ‘This is so Mark Smith to do this.’ You know something traumatic is going to happen and you’re not quite sure exactly how it’s going to reveal itself, but it was an incredible twist.”

He also called the big reveal scene one of the most intense days on set.

“We just leaned into it to see what would happen on the day and react accordingly,” he said.

Bana also appeared in an interview with People the same day, where he talked about the experience of working on Untamed more broadly. Although the interview started with a question about advice he once received from Robert Duvall—“You gotta have hobbies,” Duvall told him. Bana eventually circled back to the show and the people involved.

He praised the full cast, from Rosemarie DeWitt and Wilson Bethel to Lily Santiago, William Smillie, and Raoul Max Trujillo. He called them “a really talented bunch” and said their commitment made the entire show feel more grounded.

The part that stuck with him most, though, was acting opposite Sam Neill. Bana pointed out that Neill is best known for Jurassic Park, but his dramatic work on this series reminded people how much range he has.

“When he agreed to come on board, we were so thrilled,” Bana said. “I knew I had a lot of really important scenes with the Paul Souter character.”

Bana admitted that the emotional weight of the finale wasn’t easy to shake. The mix of personal loss, betrayal, and grief shaped the tone of every scene.

Working with someone like Neill helped him stay present and let the emotions unfold naturally. There was no forced drama; it came from the moment itself.

Even though Untamed was designed as a limited series, Bana's interviews made it clear that the experience meant something to him. Whether or not a second season ever happens, what took place in those final episodes, both on camera and behind the scenes, left a lasting impression on the people who made it.

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