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Malkovich on friendship: "You can't ask them to kill you"
13 Nov
Summary
- John Malkovich discusses limits of asking friends for extreme favors.
- He stars as a CIA spy in the dark comedy "Wild Horse Nine."
- Malkovich praises Martin McDonagh's writing for complex male characters.
John Malkovich stars as a CIA spy in Martin McDonagh's new dark comedy, "Wild Horse Nine." The film is set against the sociopolitical backdrop of the US-backed 1973 coup in Chile. Malkovich plays veteran agent Chris, who asks his partner, played by Sam Rockwell, to end his life.
Malkovich described the extreme nature of such a request, stating he believes there are limits to what one can ask of friends. He emphasized that he would not comply with such a demand. The actor noted the characters' arguments about unusual topics, like killing people during meals.
He was drawn to "Wild Horse Nine" by McDonagh's skillful writing, especially its portrayal of men, their complications, and their relationships with themselves and other men. McDonagh is known for his Oscar-nominated screenplays.
Steve Buscemi, also in the film, highlighted that "Wild Horse Nine" focuses on character dynamics and relationships rather than plot alone. The movie explores what characters ask of each other and how they interact.
