The acclaimed filmmaker Kitty Green’s latest project titled The Royal Hotel screened at the 50th Telluride Film Festival on September 1, 2023. Furthermore, it will premiere at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival on September 7, 2023. Early reviews of this exciting thriller film are really impressive, and people are curious about what the movie is all about. Let’s find out what we know so far about ‘The Royal Hotel.'”
The movie is inspired by real-life events and tells the story of two American girls travelling in Australia. As they run out of money during their backpacking adventure, they decide to work at a remote outback pub called The Royal Hotel. Initially, everything appears to be fine, but the situation takes a dark turn when they become familiar with the predominantly male residents of the town.
When The Royal Hotel Is Releasing?
In August 2022, filming for the movie began in the town of Yatina and various locations across South Australia. The production team repurposed a closed-down bar in Yatina, a town with only 29 residents, to represent The Royal Hotel in the film.
The film has its premiere at several awards & festivals ahead of its official release. This suggests the film won’t be coming out in September. Also, the filmmakers haven’t shared the official release date for ‘The Royal Hotel.’
Based on this, the film is expected to hit theatres in the last of this year or early in 2024. Stay tuned for the official updates.
Who’s Cast In The Royal Hotel?
Julia Garner was confirmed to play one of the main roles during the early stages of the film’s development. Later, Jessica Henwick and Hugo Weaving were approached and became part of the project in April 2022. Toby Wallace was announced as part of the cast in August 2022.
Take a Look at The Royal Hotel’s Complete Star Cast
- Julia Garner as Hanna
- Jessica Henwick as Liv
- Hugo Weaving as Billy
- Toby Wallace as Matty
- Ursula Yovich as Carol
- James Frecheville as Teeth
- Daniel Henshall as Dolly
- Alex Malone as Jules
- Adam Morgan as Keith
- Nic Darrigo as Kev
Additionally, the stars Bree Bain, Nick Slater, Chrissie Page, Adam MacNeill, Barbara Lowing, and Ben Kobs will be in pivotal roles.
What is the Plot of The Royal Hotel?
The Royal Hotel is based on a documentary titled Hotel Coolgardie which was released about six years earlier. It revolves around two young backpackers Hanna and Liv who take live-in bar jobs at ‘The Royal Hotel’ in a remote outback mining town. Initially, their experience seems normal and safe, but things take a dark turn when the local residents of the town begin making inappropriate jokes and behaving inappropriately.
Is There a Trailer of The Royal Hotel?
At the time of writing, there is no teaser or trailer unveiled yet but soon makers will release something. Meanwhile, You can watch the trailer of Hotel Coolgardie.
The Royal Hotel is an upcoming Australian thriller film which will be directed by Kitty Green who is known for directing The Assistant which starred Julia Garner in the lead. It marked the second collaboration between them.
Kitty Green and Oscar Redding jointly penned the script. It will be produced by Emile Sherman, Liz Watts, Iain Canning, and Kath Shelper under the banner of See-Saw Films. While The rights for its American release have been acquired by Neon.