In the financial thriller Margin Call, Penn Badgley shares the screen with an ensemble cast including Kevin Spacey and Jeremy Irons. The film takes place over a 24-hour period during the early stages of the 2008 financial crisis. Badgley portrays Seth Bregman, a young analyst who uncovers a major financial risk that could potentially bring down the entire company. Margin Call offers a gripping portrayal of the high-stakes world of Wall Street and the moral dilemmas faced by its characters.