BAD TIMES AT THE EL ROYALE (Thriller)
WHAT'S IT ABOUT? Seven strangers, each with a secret to bury, meet at Lake Tahoe's El Royale, a rundown hotel with a dark past.
WHO'S IN IT? Dakota Johnson, Chris Hemsworth, Jon Hamm, Jeff Bridges, Nick Offerman
TRIVIA:
- Chris Hemsworth had to lose 25 to 30 pounds of muscle weight right after shooting Avengers 4 for his role.
- The El Royale is based on the Cal Neva Resort and Casino that was once owned by Frank Sinatra.
- Russell Crowe dropped out of the movie and was replaced by Jon Hamm.
FIRST MAN (Bio-pic)
WHAT'S IT ABOUT? Astronaut Neil Armstrong and his legendary walk on the moon.
WHO'S IN IT? Ryan Gosling, Claire Foy, Jason Clarke, Kyle Chandler
TRIVIA:
- Clint Eastwood was originally attached to direct. Damien Chazelle replaced him.
- Chazelle also directed Gosling in La La Land.
- This is the first non-music film Chazelle directed.