John Malkovich turns heads in a distinctive look at Venice premiere of “Wild Horse Nine”

John Malkovich became one of the main attractions on the Venice red carpet, appearing in a black jacket and beige shirt with a striking ruffled collar. He attended the premiere of “Wild Horse Nine,” where he plays a CIA agent in Chile in the months before the coup.

Sam Rockwell, Malkovich’s co-star, joined him alongside Chilean actress Mariana di Girolamo and Brazilian actress Ailín Salas. The film uses dark humor to portray two CIA agents in pre-coup Chile and follows their journey to Easter Island, where both carry the weight of their past and a gloomy present.

The Latin American atmosphere continued through the soundtrack, which includes Mercedes Sosa’s “Gracias a la vida.” Malkovich’s performance has attracted enthusiasm at the festival, and some journalists at the film’s press conference encouraged him to prepare a speech in case of future awards. He said the important thing for him was that the film and its entire cast were receiving so much attention.

Director Martin McDonagh returned to the Lido after successful appearances in 2017 and 2022 with “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” and “The Banshees of Inisherin.” He arrived at Venice’s Palazzo del Cinema with his partner, British actress Phoebe Waller-Bridge, who became known for “Fleabag.” Kendall Jenner was among the other celebrities on the red carpet, wearing a gold-toned strappy dress with her hair loose.