Movies and TV Ed Harris takes Top villain role in HBOs "Westworld" reboot - Page 40

Deberg_1990 · 08-11-2014, 03:51 PM

Sweet. Loved this film when I was a kid. It's ripe for a reboot.

Doesn't sound like he's playing the Yul Brenner role though

http://insidetv.ew.com/2014/08/11/ed-harris-westworld/

Image Credit: WireImage.com
Ed Harris is coming to series TV: The Abyss and Apollo 13 actor has signed on as the Big Bad in HBO’s Westworld reboot.
The four-time Oscar nominee’s character is called The Man in Black, and is described as “the distillation of pure villainy into one man.” He joins previously cast star — and fellow series television newcomer—Anthony Hopkins, along with Evan Rachel Wood, Jeffrey Wright, and Shannon Woodward.

The Warner Bros.-produced sci-fi pilot produced by J.J Abrams, Jerry Weintraub, and Bryan Burk updates Michael Crichton’s 1973 classic film about a theme park where androids fulfill dark human desires. Harris’ description might sound like he’s playing the Yul Brynner killer-cowboy robot role, but it seems like actor Rodrigo Santoro was tapped for that part—and online production rumors suggest The Man in Black is actually a human character who sadistically abuses the androids.

Harris will soon be seen the feature film Run All Night, starring opposite Liam Neeson and Joel Kinnaman. Harris won a Golden Globe and was nominated for an Emmy for his work in HBO’s Game Change.

BleedingRed · 06-12-2018, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by listopencil

I see Ghost Nation as more of a catalyst than good or bad. I think they have a vital role to play in how the hosts determine their future but it's still going to be Maeve's side versus Wyatt's side.

I see Maeve as the bridge between the sides in a way.

She is evolution of the HOSTS past were they already are.

BleedingRed · 06-18-2018, 09:55 AM

Discuss Thrower · 06-18-2018, 01:21 PM

HBO really has a knack for ****ing your Fathers' Day feelings up.

vailpass · 06-19-2018, 12:01 PM

Blasted his own daughter. Dammit, wanted to see her nekkid first.
Looks like the MIB and killerbot Delores were meant to be together.

Clyde Frog · 06-20-2018, 05:39 PM

How the hell are they even going to do a 3rd season at the rate they keep whacking characters (even newly introduced ones)?

KC_Lee · 06-22-2018, 11:10 AM

My theory; Ed Harris is a host that successfully had his conscious transferred. So successfully that he doesn't even know what he is.

**Baby Lee** · 06-22-2018, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KC_Lee

My theory; Ed Harris is a host that successfully had his conscious transferred. So successfully that he doesn't even know what he is.

That is 'in the air' for sure. That's why at the end of the episode he decided against killing himself and started digging into his arm instead.

The writers are walking a fine line between paying off the 'puzzle box' of a narrative, and stretching out the ambiguities until all audience interest is exhausted.

Hopefully a finale spurs them to dole out some payoffs. I've been patient, but I don't relish another entire year of 'geez, I wonder WTF is going on.'

**BigRedChief** · 06-22-2018, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baby Lee

That is 'in the air' for sure. That's why at the end of the episode he decided against killing himself and started digging into his arm instead.

The writers are walking a fine line between paying off the 'puzzle box' of a narrative, and stretching out the ambiguities until all audience interest is exhausted.

Hopefully a finale spurs them to dole out some payoffs. I've been patient, but I don't relish another entire year of 'geez, I wonder WTF is going on.'

yeah, I think after Lost audiences will only give you so much room with your shows “mystery” until they expect something solved. Doesn’t have to be the whole puzzle solved but it had better be a substantial piece or they move on.

**notorious** · 06-24-2018, 02:45 PM

I ran out of steam a month ago. Is this show worth me getting caught up?

There were some decent parts up to 2.4, but damn, I lost a lot of interest.

**Baby Lee** · 06-24-2018, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by notorious

I ran out of steam a month ago. Is this show worth me getting caught up?

There were some decent parts up to 2.4, but damn, I lost a lot of interest.

Preferably tomorrow

Discuss Thrower · 06-24-2018, 10:37 PM

Hooooooooooooleeeeeeeeeee shiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii

**BigRedChief** · 06-24-2018, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by notorious

I ran out of steam a month ago. Is this show worth me getting caught up?

There were some decent parts up to 2.4, but damn, I lost a lot of interest.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Discuss Thrower

Hooooooooooooleeeeeeeeeee shiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii

Here’s your response Notorious

It had some slow episodes but it pays off. Watch the whole season and GTFO of this thread. I don’t know what the spoiler rules are but you don’t want to see them.

BleedingRed · 06-25-2018, 10:20 AM

Wow........... Amazing stuff, these guys have learned there lesson from LOST. Just a quality amazing stories that are unfolding. I'm juiced for Season 3

listopencil · 06-25-2018, 10:51 AM

Yeah. As soon as I saw him digging at his right forearm I figured it just about had to be true. Here's a non spoiler: That ass on 'Hale' is legit. A bit more spoilery: If Bernard was in one of those spheres that 'Wyatt' was carrying then who were the other four? Seems like Maeve would have to be one of them given Wyatt's speech about who/what was needed for the struggle to continue.

Discuss Thrower · 06-25-2018, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by listopencil

Yeah. As soon as I saw him digging at his right forearm I figured it just about had to be true. Here's a non spoiler: That ass on 'Hale' is legit. A bit more spoilery: If Bernard was in one of those spheres that 'Wyatt' was carrying then who were the other four? Seems like Maeve would have to be one of them given Wyatt's speech about who/what was needed for the struggle to continue.

Spoiler!

08-11-2014, 03:51 PM
Deberg_1990 In Search of a Life Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Antonio Tx. Casino cash: $3914454	Ed Harris takes Top villain role in HBOs "Westworld" reboot Sweet. Loved this film when I was a kid. It's ripe for a reboot. Doesn't sound like he's playing the Yul Brenner role though http://insidetv.ew.com/2014/08/11/ed-harris-westworld/ Image Credit: WireImage.com Ed Harris is coming to series TV: The Abyss and Apollo 13 actor has signed on as the Big Bad in HBO’s Westworld reboot. The four-time Oscar nominee’s character is called The Man in Black, and is described as “the distillation of pure villainy into one man.” He joins previously cast star — and fellow series television newcomer—Anthony Hopkins, along with Evan Rachel Wood, Jeffrey Wright, and Shannon Woodward. The Warner Bros.-produced sci-fi pilot produced by J.J Abrams, Jerry Weintraub, and Bryan Burk updates Michael Crichton’s 1973 classic film about a theme park where androids fulfill dark human desires. Harris’ description might sound like he’s playing the Yul Brynner killer-cowboy robot role, but it seems like actor Rodrigo Santoro was tapped for that part—and online production rumors suggest The Man in Black is actually a human character who sadistically abuses the androids. Harris will soon be seen the feature film Run All Night, starring opposite Liam Neeson and Joel Kinnaman. Harris won a Golden Globe and was nominated for an Emmy for his work in HBO’s Game Change.
Posts: 66,914

06-18-2018, 01:21 PM	#588
Discuss Thrower "You like to drink?" Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: "I like to drink." Casino cash: $3316869	HBO really has a knack for **ing your Fathers' Day feelings up. __________________ Chiefs 2016 Opponents: Home: JAX, TEN, NO, TB, NYJ. Away: HOU, IND, ATL, CAR, PIT Chiefs 2017 Opponents**: Home: BUF, MIA, PHI, WSH, AFC North. Away: NE, NYJ, NYG, DAL, AFC South
Posts: 42,667

06-19-2018, 12:01 PM	#589
vailpass Psycho Bag Of Squanch Join Date: Sep 2001 Casino cash: $9594244	Blasted his own daughter. Dammit, wanted to see her nekkid first. Looks like the MIB and killerbot Delores were meant to be together. __________________ “Education is a weapon whose effect depends on who holds it in his hands and at whom it is aimed.” Joseph Stalin
Posts: 69,591

06-20-2018, 05:39 PM	#590
Clyde Frog Tre Right, Three Jet Chip Wasp Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Land of the Tech Bro Casino cash: $5192474	How the hell are they even going to do a 3rd season at the rate they keep whacking characters (even newly introduced ones)?
Posts: 3,723

06-22-2018, 11:10 AM	#591
KC_Lee You're CARICATURES, ALL of you Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kansas City, MO Casino cash: $2060960	My theory; Ed Harris is a host that successfully had his conscious transferred. So successfully that he doesn't even know what he is. __________________ “There is no absolute knowledge. And those who claim it, whether they are scientists or dogmatists, open the door to tragedy.” - Jacob Bronowski, The Ascent of Man
Posts: 9,145

06-24-2018, 02:45 PM	#594
notorious Supporter Join Date: May 2005 Location: Who knows? Casino cash: $3015884	I ran out of steam a month ago. Is this show worth me getting caught up? There were some decent parts up to 2.4, but damn, I lost a lot of interest.
Posts: 83,208

06-24-2018, 10:37 PM	#596
Discuss Thrower "You like to drink?" Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: "I like to drink." Casino cash: $3316869	Hooooooooooooleeeeeeeeeee shiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii __________________ Chiefs 2016 Opponents: Home: JAX, TEN, NO, TB, NYJ. Away: HOU, IND, ATL, CAR, PIT Chiefs 2017 Opponents: Home: BUF, MIA, PHI, WSH, AFC North. Away: NE, NYJ, NYG, DAL, AFC South
Posts: 42,667

06-25-2018, 10:51 AM	#599
listopencil Immanentize The Eschaton Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: In Partibus Infidelium Casino cash: $2315880	Yeah. As soon as I saw him digging at his right forearm I figured it just about had to be true. Here's a non spoiler: That ass on 'Hale' is legit. A bit more spoilery: If Bernard was in one of those spheres that 'Wyatt' was carrying then who were the other four? Seems like Maeve would have to be one of them given Wyatt's speech about who/what was needed for the struggle to continue. __________________ Everything the State says is a lie, and everything it has...it has stolen.
Posts: 55,888