'Narnia' star replaces Eion Bailey on 'Westland'

"The Chronicles of Narnia" star Ben Barnes is taking over the role of Logan after Eion Bailey's exit from the science-fiction thriller "Westworld".

Los Angeles: "The Chronicles of Narnia" star Ben Barnes is taking over the role of Logan after Eion Bailey's exit from the science-fiction thriller "Westworld".

Barnes, 33, will be replacing the "Once Upon a Time" star after a scheduling conflict emerged before filming the show, reported Entertainment Weekly.

The television series, based on the 1973 film of the same name, tells the story of a futuristic theme park, "Westworld", where robots malfunction after a power surge and begin killing visitors.

Barnes will play the character of a louche bachelor and veteran Westworld guest. "Westworld" stars James Marsden, Evan Rachel Wood, Thandie Newton, Anthony Hopkins, Jeffrey Wright and Ed Harris.

Earlier, actress Miranda Otto left the series shooting the pilot episode after her character was re-conceived. The show is scheduled to air in 2016. 

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