The cast of Westworld will still be paid for season 5 despite HBO canceling the sci-fi show ahead of what would have been its final season.
The main cast of Westworld will be paid for season 5, despite HBO's cancelation of the sci-fi show. As it has throughout its run, the twisty and unpredictable saga left viewers on a divided note. Some fans felt that Westworld season 4 represented something of a comeback for the series, referring to the eight-episode run as a bit of redemption. Others, meanwhile, argued that the season started off strong but suffered from the problem of becoming worse as it continued.
SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY Those questions were answered when HBO announced its surprising cancelation of Westworld. In a statement, the network thanked series co-creators Lisa Joy and Jonathan Nolan for their work. In the past, both Joy and Nolan had expressed their desire to continue the story with one more season. Ultimately, with all the changes happening at HBO, those plans have not come to fruition. But for the core cast of Westworld, there is a bit of positive news.
Why Westworld Season 5 Was Canceled The decision to end Westworld before season 5 comes down to the usual question of cost versus ratings. The show's ratings have declined throughout its run. At one point, early on in the Westworld's history, the show drew 12 million viewers. By the time season 4 debuted, that number had shrunk down to 4 million. Costs for the series remained high. According to reports, Westworld season 4 cost at least $160 million for all of its eight episodes.
The calculation reflects what was said by David Zaslav, the Warner Bros. Discovery CEO, as part of a recent earnings call. Warner Bros. Discovery, which now owns HBO, will be more careful about spending as it looks to cut costs and shift to a strategy of saving. "The grand experiment of creating something at any cost is over," Zaslav has mentioned publicly. Audiences are probably going to see that sentiment put into action with more than just Westworld.
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