When New York Times critic Wesley Morris launched a pointed argument about awards-season villain Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, a surprising figure was lurking the comments section. “I loved this movie, and intend to see it again,†the commenter wrote. “My son, Sam, won a Golden Globe for playing Jason Dixon. I think I would still love the movie if another actor had played Dixon … But not quite as much.†What? On Jimmy Kimmel Live! Sam Rockwell confirmed the commenter was indeed his dad, Pete Rockwell. Good lookin’ out.
Yes, Sam Rockwell’s Dad Defended Three Billboards in the New York Times’ Comment Section
