McDonagh Discusses WILD HORSE NINE on Late Night
The filmmaker and cast members talked about making the project during recent appearances on Late Night with Seth Meyers.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Comedy
Martin McDonagh appeared on Late Night with Seth Meyers to discuss WILD HORSE NINE, a film made with John Malkovich and Sam Rockwell among its participants. McDonagh described getting permission to film on Easter Island, also known as Rapa Nui.
Why it matters
The appearances offer a behind-the-scenes look at a film shot in a remote location with a high-profile cast. Rockwell's improvised lines and Malkovich's recollections of filming show how the production came together.
The appearances were promoted through NBC's Late Night with Seth Meyers, which airs weeknights at 12:35 ET/11:35 CT and streams on Peacock. The source provides no box office, streaming hours, or budget figures for WILD HORSE NINE, and its release timing remains unspecified.
The players
Martin McDonagh
Martin McDonagh is an Irish playwright and filmmaker known for works including In Bruges and Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.
John Malkovich
John Malkovich is an American actor known for films including Being John Malkovich and Dangerous Liaisons.
Sam Rockwell
Sam Rockwell is an American actor who won an Academy Award for his role in Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.
Seth Meyers
Seth Meyers is an American comedian and television host who hosts NBC's Late Night with Seth Meyers.
The details
McDonagh described the process of getting permission to film WILD HORSE NINE on Easter Island. The conversation also turned to Rockwell's habit of improvising lines, and Malkovich recalled eating an entire hot fudge sundae while performing a monologue for a play.
Timeline
Recent appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers (exact date not stated in the source).
Industry Dynamics
Late-night talk shows have long served as a promotional platform for film releases and cast interviews. The appearances fit into the broader pattern of studios and filmmakers using NBC's Late Night and streaming outlets like Peacock to build audience awareness.
Viewers can watch Late Night with Seth Meyers on NBC weeknights at 12:35 ET/11:35 CT or stream it on Peacock. The source does not confirm where or when WILD HORSE NINE itself will be available to audiences.
The takeaway
Late-night appearances can offer audiences a direct look at how independent and studio films get made. Watching these interviews provides context on production choices before a film reaches theaters or streaming.
Further reading
Explore more Comedy coverage for context on the film and talk show circuit.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Broadway World.
