Sam Rockwell’s Festival Highs and Hopes | Entertainment and Celebrity News
Sam Rockwell’s Festival Highs and Hopes | Entertainment and Celebrity News  
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Published On: Wed Sep 16 2026
Description: Sam Rockwell is eager to reunite with his longtime partner Leslie Bibb on screen, hoping for a project with more substantial scenes together — recalling their brief roles in Don Verdean and Iron Man 2. Though they’re deeply supportive of each other, neither is rushing into marriage. Meanwhile, Rockwell’s new film Wild Horse Nine, which premiered at TIFF with a thunderous 14-minute standing ovation, sees him and John Malkovich as CIA agents on Easter Island — where Malkovich’s character gets distracted by local students, jeopardizing their mission. Rockwell, celebrating 30+ years in Hollywood, called the reception “staggering” and joked about the need to eventually let audiences use the restroom — a luxury he’s happy to soak up. The festival also buzzed with stars like Amanda Seyfried (ringless), Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem on a date, Anna Kendrick, Taraji P. Henson, Rooney Mara, Kate Mara, Jesse Eisenberg, and Julianne Moore — proving TIFF remains a dazzling hub for film and fame. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.eonline.com/news/1436143/sam-rockwell-wants-to-work-with-partner-leslie-bibb-again More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2c22aad1f88519b6 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.