Cast and Crew of Bad Times at the El Royale

Bad Times at the El Royale

Nestled in the picturesque Lake Tahoe of 1969, the once-grand El Royale motel serves as the intriguing backdrop for a tale of seven strangers, all harboring their own deeply buried secrets. This neo-noir thriller, aptly titled "Bad Times at the El Royale," boasts a star-studded cast, each member bringing their unique flair to the silver screen.

Among the ensemble, Jeff Bridges embodies the role of Father Daniel Flynn, a man with a checkered past who now dons the robes of a priest. Unbeknownst to his fellow travelers, however, Flynn has a hidden alter ego, the outlaw Dock O'Kelly, adding yet another layer of mystery to his character. Alongside Bridges, Cynthia Erivo delivers a mesmerizing performance as Darlene Sweet, a struggling singer whose powerful voice belies her quiet demeanor.

As the seven strangers converge in the dimly lit corridors of El Royale, they find themselves ensnared in a web of deceit and danger that spans the course of one fateful night. With the motel's seedy past closing in around them, each character is given the opportunity for redemption by confronting their sins in a game of cat-and-mouse. The fate of these strangers hangs in the balance as they grapple with their pasts in the hopes of finding a better future. As they navigate the treacherous waters of their inner demons, one thing becomes clear: no one leaves the El Royale unscathed.

Main Cast of Bad Times at the El Royale

Jeff Bridges as Father Daniel Flynn / Dock O'Kelly

Jeff Bridges

Father Daniel Flynn / Dock O'Kelly
Cynthia Erivo as Darlene Sweet

Cynthia Erivo

Darlene Sweet
Dakota Johnson as Emily Summerspring

Dakota Johnson

Emily Summerspring
Jon Hamm as Laramie Seymour Sullivan / Dwight Broadbeck

Jon Hamm

Laramie Seymour Sullivan / Dwight Broadbeck

Crew of Bad Times at the El Royale

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