When reporter Jean Craddock interviews Bad Blake—an alcoholic, seen-better-days country music legend—they connect, and the hard-living crooner sees a possible saving grace in a life with Jean and her young son.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Jeff BridgesBad Blake | Bad Blake |
 Maggie GyllenhaalJean Craddock | Jean Craddock |
 Robert DuvallWayne | Wayne |
 Colin FarrellTommy Sweet | Tommy Sweet |
 Tom BowerBill Wilson | Bill Wilson |
 Paul HermanJack Greene | Jack Greene |
 Beth GrantJo Ann | Jo Ann |
| JJ. Michael OlivaBear | Bear |
| BBrian GleasonSteven Reynolds | Steven Reynolds |
 James KeaneManager | Manager |
| AAnna FelixBarmaid | Barmaid |
 Ryan BinghamTony | Tony |
 Rick DialWesley Barnes | Wesley Barnes |
 Debrianna MansiniAnn | Ann |
| JJerry HandyCowboy | Cowboy |
| JJack NationBuddy | Buddy |
| RRyil AdamsonRalphie | Ralphie |
| DDavid ManzanaresNick | Nick |
 Chad BrummettYoung Guy | Young Guy |
| JJose Jacinto MarquezOlder Hispanic Man | Older Hispanic Man |
| LLeAnne LynchNurse | Nurse |
 William MarquezDoctor | Doctor |
| RRichard W. GallegosJesus / Juan | Jesus / Juan |
 Harry ZinnBartender | Bartender |
 Josh BerrySecurity Guard | Security Guard |
 William SterchiPat | Pat |