'Westworld' Season 2 Updates: Series to Introduce 3 New Characters, Rumored to Arrive in Fall 2018
While it remains unclear when "Westworld" season 2 will premiere, the latest reports claim that the HBO original series will be ushering in three new series regulars in its roster of characters.
Despite the growing anticipation of its share of loyal followers, "Westworld" season 2 still does not have an exact release date, although the HBO original series is already suspected to arrive in Fall 2018. While its release date is still up in the air, fans can, at least, relish the fact that the series is already in production and will be introducing three new characters.
The first of the three characters to join the series is Karl Strand, who will be portrayed by "Vikings" actor Gustaf Skarsgård, who played the role of Floki in the said History Channel series. Based on the description of Skarsgard's character, Karl Strand is a white-collar guy comfortable in the field.
The other new character that will debut on "Westworld" season 2 is Fares Fares, who will be portrayed by Beirut-born, Sweden-raised actor, Antoine Costa. Fares Fares is briefly described as "a tech expert with an objective perspective."
The last of three new characters to be introduced in "Westworld" season 2 is Maling, who will be portrayed by Betty Gabriel, who is most known for her role in Amazon's 1960's-set drama, "Good Girls Revolt." While nothing much is known on how she will influence the story of HBO original series, it has been revealed that Maling will try to "restore order on the ground."
According to reports, Karl Strand, Fares Fares, and Maling will all find themselves battling the troublesome and unrestrained environment of the theme park, the Westworld. However, because the series is known for featuring different time periods, it remains unclear how the three will be woven into the story.
Japanese actor Hiroyuki Sanada has also been cast for a major recurring role in the series, Musashi. However, as of this writing, details of his character are still being kept under wraps.
