In the age of the internet, it’s hard to keep a secret – especially in the movie world. But Drew Goddard’s upcoming pulp fiction-inspired Bad Times At The El Royale is steeped in mystery, from its cast of shadowy characters to the hallways of the titular motel. As little as we know about it, the film’s stylish and gripping first trailer proved that this is one to be extremely excited about – and now we have a bunch of highly atmospheric new one-sheet posters showing off the El Royale’s inhabitants.
First up we have Jeff Bridges as Father Daniel Flynn, a ‘down-on-his-luck priest’ – or is he?
Next up is Cynthia Erivo, playing down-on-her-luck singer Darlene Sweet – or is she?
Third is Jon Hamm as Laramie Seymour Sullivan, a vacuum cleaner salesman – or is he? (You get the idea by now)
Chris Hemsworth plays cult leader Billy Lee – and it looks like his shirt is unbuttoned as usual.
Lewis Pullman plays the El Royale’s currently-unnamed concierge.
Dakota Johnson stars as criminal Emily Summerspring.
Cailee Spaeny – who you might recognise from Pacific Rim: Uprising – is Emily’s younger criminal sister.
We’ll get to find out exactly what all these characters are up to when Bad Times At The El Royale checks into UK cinemas on 12 October. In the meantime, check out our interview with Drew Goddard breaking down the trailer – though he remains tight-lipped on the film’s surely numerous twists and turns.
UPDATE: And here's another new poster bringing all of the characters together – and hinting at some kind of fiery fate for the hotel itself:
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