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Today HBO has released two versions of its trailer for their upcoming Westworld series inspired by the movie of the same name. There are two versions that have been released – a normal version and a mature version. We will be featuring the normal version below, so make sure you check that out!

The official synopsis for the HBO series is as follows:

The one-hour drama series Westworld 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, no matter how noble or depraved, can be indulged.

via HBO

Looking at the trailer, it is very clear to me that the storyline of the series will be heavily influenced by the storyline of the original Westworld movie. The machines that were made to fill these historical theme parks are starting to go awry. There will be chaos and death. The single difference that I can detect, and I’m sure you’ll correct me if I’m wrong, is Evan Rachel Wood’s character realizing that her entire life has been fully constructed for her. I don’t recall there being a character in the original film being so immensely self aware.

Westworld has a star filled cast featuring Anthony Hopkins, Ed Harris, Evan Rachel Wood, James Marsden, Thandie Newton, and many others. Westworld will be airing 10 episodes in its first season. It will be premiering on HBO on October 2, 2016, at 9 PM Eastern Standard Time.

Check out the trailer and let us know what you think. Are you excited for the series? Have you seen the original Westworld movie? Let us know in the comments below.

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Sarah Musnicky

Sarah is a freelance writer and self-described workaholic. She loves fantasy and sci fi and will admit having dual loyalties between Star Trek and Star Wars as well as Marvel and DC. When she's not being socially awkward, she is in a corner obsessing over dragons, cute things, and a need to master all languages on the planet. She would like to be a professional blanket burrito when she reaches the peak of maturation.