# 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.
- Title: Martin McDonagh Praises Sam Rockwell as Top Actor | Shortify
- Summary: Martin McDonagh calls Sam Rockwell 'one of the best actors of his generation, if not the best' during Vanity Fair Screening Room panel.
- Keywords: martin mcdonagh, sam rockwell, wild horse nine, john malkovich, mariana di girolamo, vanity fair screening room, lacma, screening room panel, Vanity Fair
- Source: Vanity Fair — https://vanityfair.com/story/martin-mcdonagh-john-malkovich-sam-rockwell-screening-room
- Author: Kara Warner
- Published: 2026-11-14T00:17:00.727+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: martin mcdonagh, sam rockwell, wild horse nine, john malkovich, mariana di girolamo, vanity fair screening room, lacma, screening room panel
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Martin McDonagh praised Sam Rockwell for his acting skills and impact in the film Wild Horse Nine.