Westworld Watchers: Breaking News, Casting, and Commentary

August 18, 2017

Before Westworld the HBO series, there was Westworld, the Michael Crichton movie. Many people believe Crichton’s film about a park gone horribly wrong inspired his later work about a park gone horribly wrong – Jurassic Park. After all, what more frightening than robots going haywire and killing tourists? Dinosaurs going haywire and eating them, of course.

Jeffrey Wright Talks Season 2 and Bernard’s “Mad Hatter” Influence

August 18, 2017

The role (or roles) that Westworld star Jeffrey Wright agreed to take on when he signed up for the HBO hit is undoubtedly one of the most complex that we’ve seen on the show thus far. Not only is Wright tasked with portraying Bernard, the troubled host who spirals into his own mind, filled with troubled memories (both real and fabricated), and emerging as a self-aware machine. He also must assume the role of Arnold, the park’s co-creator who had his own set of moral and ethical dilemmas as he and Dr. Ford (Anthony Hopkins) tweaked and perfected their android creations.

Westworld Season 2 Included in New Leak by HBO Hackers

August 17, 2017

Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock, you’re well aware of the HBO hack that’s been making headlines since July. The hackers claim to have stolen 1.5 terabytes of data, including unreleased episodes of various HBO shows, at least one Game of Thrones script, and personal information for cast members and executives. Westworld seemed to be safe, as there has been no leaked information about the series – that is, until now.

Westworld Co-Creators Reveal Show’s Biggest Misconception

August 15, 2017

Westworld’s fearless co-creators and co-showrunners, Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy, no doubt have their hands full right now as shooting for the second season continues to roll on in full force.

However, the duo recently found some time to answer a few questions posed to them by The Hollywood Reporter. One of the questions posed to them is what they think the biggest fan misconception is about Westworld. Nolan offers the following in response:

Rodrigo Santoro Confirmed for Westworld Season 2!

August 14, 2017

It’s been an exciting few weeks for fans of Westworld as news has slowly trickled in regarding the casting of fresh faces for the show’s sophomore season. To add to the excitement, season one cast members whose character statuses were left up in the air following the finale have also been slowly confirming their return to the show (like Jimmi Simpson [William] and Ingrid Bolsø Berdal [Armistice]).

Today, we are happy to report that another fan-favorite character from the freshman run is set to return for show’s second season – none other than Hector Escaton, played by Rodrigo Santoro.

Quick Hits: Lisa Joy, Genre Storytelling, Inspiration and the VFX of Westworld!

August 12, 2017

The soaring popularity and critical acclaim of the fantasy series Game of Thrones has ushered in a new era of award-winning genre television. In an interview with Variety, Westworld showrunner Lisa Joy explains that fantasy and science fiction require huge budgets to match the expansiveness of their stories. Now – thanks to the success of shows like Thrones – they are finally getting them.

Vikings Star and Two More Actors Join Westworld’s Second Season!

August 9, 2017

As filming for Westworld’s second season rolls on, the show is also continuing to beef up its already impressive roster of actors.

The Hollywood Reporter is reporting that 3 more actors have joined the show’s second season: Gustaf Skarsgard, Fares Fares, and Betty Gabriel. Skarsgard and Fares will be series regulars, while Gabriel will be in a recurring role.

New Interview with Westworld’s Jeffrey Wright and HBO Announces Season 1 Marathon!

August 9, 2017

One of the highlights of Westworld‘s first season is Bernard Lowe, the intelligent and sympathetic Head of Programming. The character is excellently portrayed by Jeffrey Wright, who fooled us all into believing Bernard was a human only to give us an emotional performance during his reveal as a host. Wright’s superb acting on Westworld scored him an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series (deservedly so). Gold Derby has posted an interview in which Wright shares his reaction to the nomination and how he approached his performance for the series.

Evan Rachel Wood Compares Dolores to Wonder Woman

August 7, 2017