HBO’s sci-fi, adventure show, Westworld,  is one of the most awaited HBO’s originals. Created by Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy, the series is inspired by the  1973 film of the same name by Michael Crichton. Few parts of the show are also based on the film’s 1976 sequel  Futureworld.  As the title reflects, the story revolves around a fictional, technologically themed theme park named Westworld. The amusement park was hosted by androids who are programmed to fulfill the wildest fantasies of humans harmlessly. However, soon the situation went another way around. 10-episode season one debuted on October 2 and concluded on  December 4, 2016. The fans went crazy and showered their love with an immense appreciation for the show. The Critics praised it as well for its visual music, character development, and more.  The series soon became the most-watched first season of any HBO original series ever.  HBO has produced three mind-boggling seasons so far. Season 3 was concluded on May 3, 2020. And only a month later, HBO gave the green light to the fourth installment of the series in April 2020. Let’s check out all the updates concerning Westword season 4.

The Cast of Westworld Season 4: Who will be back?

The showrunners have not unveiled the cast of the fourth installment so far. However, I have some guesses based on the finale of season 3.   Well, we will probably meet the following characters in Season 4.

Thandie Newton as Maeve MillayLuke Hemsworth as Ashley StubbsTessa Thompson as Charlotte HaleRodrigo Santoro as Hector EscatonJeffrey Wright as Bernard LoweEd Harris as the man in blackSimon Quarterman as Lee SizemoreAaron Paul as Caleb Nichols

There is a high possibility of the return of dead characters as well in the new host body. We might also see some new faces.

The Plot of Westworld Season 4: What to expect from it?

The creators are famous for reinventing the show every season. In season one, we saw the harmless android host work for the pleasure of humans.  In season 2, the android host got the sentiments, became rebellious and killed several humans. And in season 3, android and humans were free in the same world. Now, what season 4 has? Well, season 3 concluded by leaving several questions behind. What did Bernard experience in Sublime? Will Dolores return, or is she dead? Is Charlotte building an army? What does Maeve do next? Is William dead? The showrunners have teased the fans by unveiling few details about the potential storyline of the fourth installment. Let’s see if we find answers to a few questions.  The makers have hinted towards The Man in Black by asking the fans their thoughts about the Man in Black in season 4. Well, the post-credit scenes depicted Harloes killed Man in Black, and she replaced him with the host android.  He further stated about the character of the man in black. “[The Man in Black] winds up becoming this thing [a host] that he’s controlled for so long. He further added, “And on a visceral level, I just can’t wait to watch Ed kill everyone.” It means we will see more killing in the upcoming season. The creators will explore the character of the man in black. If we talk about Dolares, she is really gone this time. Jonathan Nolan, one of the creators, confirmed it during an interview with Variety. 

The Release date of Westworld Season 4: When will it air?

The confirmation for season 4 came last summer. However, HBO has not officially announced the release date for the fourth installment so far. If we go by the release history, each season took approximately 18 months to arrive.  Well, the creators have wrapped the filming for season 4, and it is at the post-production stage as of now. But that does not mean the show will arrive any time sooner. The post- production things will take time. Creating the required VFX will take time. I guess the show will hit the screen somewhere in the mid of 2022. 

Trailer of Westworld season 4. When will it be released?

The showrunners have completed the shooting of season 4. So, we expect that we will get the trailer for season 4 soon. But, by any chance, it will not arrive before the end of the year. So stay tuned.

IMDB Rating of the Westworld series?

Westworld is a critically acclaimed series that grabbed the attention of millions of viewers. It scored an exception rating of 8.6 out of 10. Must Check: Is Chloe Veitch is returning for Too Hot to Handle Season 2

Where will Westworld season 4 be released?

It is an HBO original, so it will premiere on HBO. The rest of the seasons are also available on HBO to watch.

How many total episodes are there in the Westworld series?

HBO has produced three seasons with a total of 28 episodes so far. Season 1- 10 episodes Season 2- 10 episodes Season 3- 8 episodes

What is the future of the Westworld series?

Casey Bloys, HBO programming chief, told the fans via The wrap in 2019 that they are looking for deals for a potential fourth and fifth season. So we probably get one more season after season 4.

Final words

The show is one of my favorites. From storyline to music effect, everything is fabulous. The series has set a high standard in the earlier seasons. You can imagine the quality of the series by looking at its nominations and accolades. The series has been nominated for 54 Primetime Emmy Awards, of which it successfully clinched nine awards. I hope season 4 will meet our expectations and will be released soon.  Bookmark our website to get all the updates regarding Westland and similar shows. If you have any questions, you can ask them in the comment section.