Meet the New Cast of 'Westworld'
The hosts are coming.
Westworld Season 2 is set to premiere Sunday, April 22, and as its in-universe world expands, so does the show's cast.
Twelve new actors are confirmed to join the series in Season 2, though HBO has yet to release a full cast list for the new season. Returning actors confirmed through the show's trailers and promotional materials include Evan Rachel Wood, Thandie Newton, Jeffrey Wright, James Marsden, Ed Harris, Tessa Thompson, Luke Hemsworth, Angela Sarafyan, Jimmi Simpson, Rodrigo Santoro, and Simon Quarterman. Talulah Riley and Louis Herthum were both promoted to series regulars for Season 2.
As for the new faces headed into the world's deadliest theme park, we're breaking down everyone you need to be familiar with ahead of the premiere.
Grace (Katja Herbers)
In July of 2017, The Leftovers alum Herbers joined the cast of Westworld Season 2 in the role of Grace, "seasoned guest in Westworld whose latest visit comes at the parkās darkest hour," according to Deadline.
Nicholas (Neil Jackson)
Jackson (of Sleepy Hollow fame) will play "a charming and resourceful man who finds himself in uncharted territory." Another Westworld guest, perhaps?
Major Craddock (Jonathan Tucker)
The description for American Gods alum Tucker's character is brief-simply "a commanding military officer"-indicating the secretive nature of this role. It's unclear whether Craddock is a human sent into Westworld to deal with the now-conscious hosts, or a host involved in Dolores' rebellion.
Maling (Betty Gabriel)
Get Out breakout Gabriel has a recurring role as Maling, whom Variety describes as "trying to restore order on the ground." Her character can be seen in promotional photos for Season 2 (above). With her military-esque gear and weapon setup, it's safe to assume she's she's part of the team working to quell the hosts' revolt.
Karl Strand (Gustaf Skarsg?rd)
Another mysterious new role is that of Karl Strand, "a white-collar guy comfortable in the field." He appears to be working on Maling's team, and he's played by Vikings star Gustaf Skarsg?rd (yes, son of Stellan and brother of Alexander and Bill).
Antoine Costa (Fares Fares)
The Zero Dark Thirty actor plays "a tech expert" named Antoine Costa.
Musashi (Hiroyuki Sanada)
Another mysterious role is that of Musashi, played by veteran actor Hiroyuki Sanada. (You've seen him in TV shows like Lost and Revenge and movies such as The Wolverine and The Last Samurai).
Akane (Rinko Kikuchi)
Oscar-nominated actress Kikuchi will play Akane, EW reports. Her character briefly appeared in the most recent Season 2 trailer in a tease of Shogun World, where she appears as a geisha. (She appears at 2:12.)
Hanaryo (Tao Okamoto)
Hannibal and The Man in the High Castle actress Okamoto plays the secretive role of Hanaryo.
Kohana (Julia Jones)
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1 and 2 star Jones takes on yet another mysterious role: Kohana.
Sakura (Kiki Sukezane)
Sukezane, of Heroes Reborn fame, will play Sakura in Westworld Season 2.
Akecheta (Zahn McClarnon)
Fargo star McClarnon will take on the role of Akecheta. EW surmises he appears as a member of Ghost Nation in the official Season 2 trailer:
But, to complicate things, he also appears at a cocktail party in the secret "trailer within the trailer" fans uncovered last week (you can read more about that here).
Yes, we're just as confused as you. All will be revealed when Westworld returns Sunday, April 22 at 9 PM EST on HBO.
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