On December 5, the IndieWire Honors Winter 2024 ceremony will celebrate the creators and stars responsible for crafting some of the year’s best films. Curated and selected by IndieWire’s editorial team, IndieWire Honors is a celebration of the filmmakers, artisans, and performers behind films well worth toasting. In the days leading up to the event, IndieWire is showcasing their work with new interviews and tributes from their peers.

Ahead, “Blitz” star Saoirse Ronan tells IndieWire about make our Wavelength winners, writer/director Steve McQueen and production designer Adam Stockhausen, the ideal professional pairing.

As told to Harrison Richlin. The following has been edited and condensed for clarity.

I was immersed in Adam’s work for the first time on the ground through Wes Anderson’s films. That was long before I ever worked with Steve. And I suppose the true line between both of their work and what they hold...