Apr 22, 2018
Zac, Ellie and Amanda give a two part recap of the advanced screening of Westworld S2, EP event in Atlanta on April 19th!
In this half we cover one of the most experiential events in Atlanta this year! Next week on Westworld Wednesday's we'll release the second part that covers our review of the first episode.
Fernbank Museum of Natural History was the perfect venue to screen Westworld! The irony to screen Michael Crichton's Westworld in a museum that has Dinosaurs everywhere was amazing! It also felt like we were attending a Delos Incorporated gala to view Westward! But this one, unlike in the show, ended much better! Seeing the beautiful women dressed in all white dresses really helped set the mood before going into the theater! This event was very different from Tribecca & Comic Con panels, for Atlanta we had a more southern charm with an intimate vibe and high-end but laid back at the same time.
Themed Cocktail drinks - Felix Elixir and Maeve Millay was excellent! Even the catering was great!! Proof Pudding did a great job! Production designer Zeke Waters from Savannah College of Art worked with Amanda Ray and HBO on designing a beautiful reception space with images from the show and a cowboy hat wall.
The energy of the guests was high and were exciting to see the show! After the screening, Astronaut, Leland Melvin gave a great interview with Leo Nam (who plays Felix Lutz) - was down to earth, hilarious, personable, gave great advice to actors! The audience asked questions about Leo and his experience on the show. Betty Gabriel, new cast member in Westworld Season 2 and from the movie Get Out would have been a great addition to the panel.
MCSFO has a very small team and could not have done this without them!