Nayara Hangaroa, Home for the Cast of Wild Horse Nine

A Film, an Island and a Unique Resort Stay

Martin McDonagh’s Wild Horse Nine premiered at the Venice International Film Festival on September 3rd and with a worldwide realease today November 6th, 2026. It was shot over nearly three months on Rapa Nui, across Ahu Tahai, Anakena, Ahu Tongariki, Rano Raraku and the town of Hanga Roa.

For part of that time, Nayara Hangaroa was home to members of the cast, including Sam Rockwell and John Malkovich, who stayed about a month and a half.

“It was a very private stay. Despite the buzz the filming generated, they managed to go largely unnoticed,” says Jorge Torres, General Manager of Nayara Hangaroa. “That speaks to the experience we offer: a space where guests can feel protected, with privacy and far from the spotlight.”

The island is not a backdrop here, it is part of the stay. Guests walk into Nayara Hangaroa to immerse themselves in culture, adventure and luxury. From the wellness scene at Spa Manavai, a replica of an ancient manavai dome, to the table production, ra rape, stone-cooked tuna ceviche, local sweet potato and mango.

What your clients see on screen, they can stand in front of. Sunrise at Ahu Tongariki. Sunset at Ahu Tahai. The quarry at Rano Raraku, where 397 moai remain mid-carving. The white sands of Anakena. And after dark, stargazing with a telescope under one of the clearest skies on Earth.