From Vanity Fair · Kara Warner · · 1m 10s
Martin McDonagh Praises Sam Rockwell as Top Actor
Martin McDonagh calls Sam Rockwell 'one of the best actors of his generation, if not the best' during Vanity Fair Screening Room panel.
In brief
Martin McDonagh calls Sam Rockwell 'one of the best actors of his generation, if not the best' during Vanity Fair Screening Room panel. Martin McDonagh praised Sam Rockwell for his acting skills and impact in the film Wild Horse Nine. Originally reported by Vanity Fair.
Martin McDonagh's Film Focus

Director Martin McDonagh focuses on complex male friendships in films.
McDonagh on Male Relationships

McDonagh says male relationships are sensitive and sad but not explored enough in American films.
Wild Horse Nine Details
Wild Horse Nine follows two CIA agents who overthrew Chile's government in 1973.
Malkovich on Rockwell
John Malkovich calls Sam Rockwell a great student of acting and film, with excellent chemistry.
McDonagh's Rockwell Praise
McDonagh says Rockwell is one of the best actors of his generation, if not the best.
“He's one of the best actors of his generation, if not the best”
Mariana di Girolamo's Experience
Mariana di Girolamo, a Chilean actress, prepared for English performance with coaching and rehearsal.
Screening Room Event
Vanity Fair Screening Room held panel at LACMA on November 13, 2026.
The big picture
Martin McDonagh praised Sam Rockwell for his acting skills and impact in the film Wild Horse Nine.




