Steve Buscemi joins Sam Rockwell in the cast of Martin McDonagh’s upcoming movieWild Horse Nine. One of the most prominent character actors in Hollywood,Buscemi has an impressive filmography, first shooting to fame with a supporting role in Quentin Tarantino’s debutReservoir Dogs.He later appeared in several hit movies, includingPulp Fiction,Con Air,The Big Lebowski, andGhost World. With a strong body of work on television too, including a supporting role inThe Sopranosand the lead role inBoardwalk Empire, Buscemi remains one of the most recognizable and iconic stars of film and TV.
PerThe Hollywood Reporter,Buscemi will replace Mark Ruffalo inWild Horse Nine, and is also joined by Parker Posey and John Malkovich. The movie, which McDonagh will write and direct, is described as a darkly comedic drama, and will begin shooting later this month in Rapa Nui, aka Easter Island. McDonagh’s long-time producing partners Graham Broadbent and Pete Czernin will produce the feature, alongside Anita Overland, with Film4 and Blueprint Pictures also involved. Searchlight’s Taylor Friedman and Pete Spencer will oversee the project, which will be McDonagh’s fifth feature film.
What This Means For Wild Horse Nine
Seems To Be Classic McDonagh So Far
The story and character details are under wraps right now, butthe strong ensemble cast will no doubt combine to bring McDonagh’s classic tropes and hallmarks to life. He is a director well-versed in working with ensembles, and bringing the right stars together for this project will enhance and complement the story.Wild Horse Ninewill mark McDonagh’s first feature since thestar-studded black tragicomedyThe Banshees of Inisherin, and there could be more big-name stars set to join the cast in the coming weeks.
The project should look to push its performers, and rely on their versatility and talents for both comedic and dramatic elements, as well as tying together the many plot strands that are likely to make up the narrative.
Buscemi brings gravitas to the cast, and it will be his first project with McDonagh, who reunites with Rockwell afterThree Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri. McDonagh is one of the most exciting directors in the industry right now, known for his daring brand of storytelling, andWild Horse Ninelooks set to continue this approach. The project should look to push its performers, and rely on their versatility and talents for both comedic and dramatic elements, as well as tying together the many plot strands that are likely to make up the narrative.
Our Take On Wild Horse Nine
Should Be Another Strong Entry In McDonagh’s Filmography
The project will become one of the only productions to shoot on the iconic Easter Island, and this could make for some pretty breathtaking backdrops and scenery. With a strong cast and compelling visuals,Wild Horse Ninecould become one ofMcDonagh’s best movies, but much will depend on the chemistry of the cast and the story that the director wishes to tell. One thing is certain:Buscemi will play a key role in any success the movie might have, and, while waiting, viewers can next see the seasoned actor inWednesdayseason 2.
Source:THR
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