That was quick. Yesterday, we got our first look at Martin McDonagh’s “Wild Horse 9,” more than nine months before the film’s release—and now, here’s the first trailer.
It gives off strong “In Bruges” vibes, with plenty of back-and-forth bickering between two leads sent on a mission. There’s also a dose of dark comedy, along with the usual foul language.
It’s great to see John Malkovich having such a meaty role, and of course, when has Sam Rockwell ever failed us? One of the best actors around. Steve Buscemi is in there as well as their boss. How can we lose?
The movie follows two CIA agents, played by Malkovich and Rockwell, as they embark on a mission that tests their complicated bond and implicates them in historical U.S. interventions.
Malkovich’s character, Chris, is an aging agent struggling with declining health, guilt, and the desire to write his memoir, while Rockwell’s Lee is his devoted but equally complex protégé. McDonagh crafted these roles with both actors in mind. The supporting cast includes Parker Posey, Mariana di Girolamo, and Ailín Salas, with Tom Waits reprising a collaborative reunion with the director.
McDonagh is coming off ‘Banshees of Inisherin,’ released in 2022, which received nine Oscar noms, including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actor. His other works include “In Bruges,” “Seven Psychopaths” and “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.”
“Wild Horse Nine” is set for theatrical release on November 6, 2026.
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