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The Westworld Franchise
Welcome to Beyond Westworld, and boy do we have a franchise for you!
What is Westworld? What are the roots and themes of the upcoming HBO series? In our final episode before we dive deep into HBO’s upcoming series, Aaron and Troy discuss the original film, its sequel, Futureworld, and short-lived series Beyond Westworld as well as why these themes still resonate today.
In 1973, celebrated author and filmmaker Michael Crichton released Westworld, his visionary idea of what a theme park could be as human-looking androids fulfilled our every desire. 4 decades later, creators Jonathan and Lisa Joy Nolan are taking the concept to the next evolutionary step as Westworld can now be ‘fleshed’ out as a deeper concept that explores the vast array of potential and consequence from such advanced artificial intelligence.
The park is open, so come on in and have a drink on us!
What do you all think? What do YOU want from HBO’s Westworld?
About HBO’s Westworld
In 1973, celebrated author and filmmaker Michael Crichton released Westworld, his visionary idea of what a theme park could be as human-looking androids fulfilled our every desire. Four decades later, creators Jonathan and Lisa Joy Nolan are taking the concept to the next evolutionary step as Westworld can now be ‘fleshed’ out as a deeper concept that explores the vast array of potential and consequence from such advanced technology. The one-hour drama series is a dark odyssey about the dawn of artificial consciousness and the evolution of sin. Set at the intersection of the near future and the reimagined past, it explores a world in which every human appetite can live without limits, no matter how noble or depraved, can be indulged.
The cast of the series includes Evan Rachel Wood, Ed Harris, Anthony Hopkins, Thandie Newton, Jeffrey Wright, James Marsden, Tessa Thompson, and more.
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Each week Beyond Westworld will take a deep look at both the minor and major plot lines and character elements within the riveting HBO series, Westworld. Be sure to subscribe and review us in your podcast app of choice.
A special thanks to RJohn.Draws for creating our podcast cover art. If you love it, be sure to check out the rest of his artwork.
Thanks for listening! Be sure to come back next week, when we re-open the park for another vacation…Beyond Westworld.
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