Anthony Hopkins is one of the most beloved actors of his generation, and for good reason. He's brought such depth to a number of complex characters — with most people instantly thinking of his haunting performance as Hannibal Lecter. His intelligent charm and gravitas made him the perfect choice to play Ford, the Delos Park Director. He doesn't feel the need to compromise on his vision for the various storylines unfolding throughout the park, and if anything, he works against the company itself.
Which makes a certain clip from the "Westworld" blooper reel even funnier, as Hopkins brings his bright personality to a dark and dingy laboratory. The star doesn't have any lines in the footage, but he dances through the set with such eccentricity – he couldn't be further from his character in the series. Acting! If you follow Hopkins on Instagram, this is just the type of thing he does on a regular basis — so clearly he's not just putting on a show for the sake of it.
In that regard, it's a shame Ford was literally killed off at the end of "Westworld" Season 1, and his digital presence put in the brain of Bernard Lowe (Jeffrey Wright). But who knows, maybe he's got another ghost in the machine hidden elsewhere.
