Two weeks from today, HBO will debut their highly-anticipated seriesWestworld, and to get fans ready, the network has released two new videos. The first video is a 30-second trailer that teasesEd Harris’The Gunslinger, who tellsEvan Rachel Wood’s character that she has been a prisoner, and he’s here to set her free. The second video is a two-minute preview where series creatorJonathan Nolanadds some insight into this highly-anticipated series.
Jonathan Nolan, the brother ofChristopher Nolanand creator ofPerson of Interest, co-created this new show with his wifeLisa Joy, revealing in thisYouTubevideo that the show is a “full boat Westrn” mixed with a sci-fi series. We also hear fromJ.J. Abrams, who serves as an executive producer and reveals that this show explores how people behave when their greatest fears and emotions are challenged. We also hear from stars such asThandie Newton,Jeffrey WrightandEvan Rachel Wood.
This new series is based on the 1973 movie written and directed by famed authorMichael Crichton. It is a dark odyssey about the dawn of artificial consciousness and the evolution of sin. It explores a world in which every human appetite, no matter how noble or depraved, can be indulged. These appetites can be indulged at a massive resort, which features recreations of different time periods where patrons can experience their wildest fantasies withlife-like robots.
Westworldfeatures a stellar ensemble cast that includesAnthony Hopkins,Ed Harris,Evan Rachel Wood,James Marsden,Thandie Newton,Jeffrey Wright,Tessa Thompson,Sidse Babett Knudsen,Jimmi Simpson,Rodrigo Santoro,Shannon Woodward,Ingrid Bolsø Berdal,Ben Barnes,Simon Quarterman,Angela Sarafyan,Luke HemsworthandClifton Collins Jr. The show was first given a pilot order back in 2013, and although it has faced numerous delays, they could be beneficial. We reported last week that the lengthy delays enabled the creators to map out the next five years of the show and more.
We reported last year revealed thatWestworld extraswere required to perform explicit sex acts. We’ll have to wait and see if the show will be as controversial as another HBO hit show,Game of Thrones, which often features graphic sex, rape, incest and other controversial acts. Take a look at the new previews forWestworldto get ready for the October 2 premiere.
