Jeffrey Wright Says "Westworld Was a Documentary," and You’re Not Ready To Hear His Other Hard Truths

Sitting across from him, Wright is personable and casual; the warmth and low timbre of his voice create an ease against anxious nerves. Sporting a dark pair of spectacles and a whitening beard, my conversation with Wright takes an almost academic turn as he tumbles down pathways discussing the politics of diverse casting and the dark reality of A.I. But what becomes immediately obvious to me is the consideration that Wright has for every one of my questions. Nothing is brushed off casually, the answers are never brief, and he often slips into anecdotes that offer an intimate glimpse into his storied life — threads that could easily spiral into longer conversations.