Westworld’s Ptolemy Slocum “Sylvester” Interview



Ptolemy Slocum, Westworld’s Sylvester, shares his views on Westworld Season 1 and the creative process. Hear how he made his way to Hollywood from Kenya, what it was like to work with Felix and Maeve, and why he calls Luke Hemsworth “The God of Parties.”

Also discover Ptolemy’s favorite Westworld fan theory, his shocking philosophy on the acting process, and his favorite ham sandwich recipe.

Ptolemy Slocum was born on November 20, 1975 in Nairobi, Kenya. He is an actor and director, known for Westworld (2016), Would You Rather (2012) and Hitch (2005).

Ptolemy was named after Claudius Ptolemy, the influential Greek astronomer and geographer who lived from approx. 87 -150 AD in Alexandria, Egypt.