In discussing his character, Hopkins explains that producers initially described Dr. Robert Ford as “a cross between Walt Disney and Frankenstein.”
The Man in Black (played by Ed Harris) is an updating of the 1973 film’s robotic gunslinger (played by Yul Brynner).
Fortunately, the series’ actors have given us small hints regarding what is going through the minds of those in Westworld.
The series appeal is bolstered by its incredible cast.