Why did they kill Elam off?
The reason Elam was killed off was apparently Common himself, who asked to be written off so he could give more of his time to refocusing on his music career. Common spoke to Deadline about his character's exit saying, “It pulled at my heart because I really cherish the character.Mar 30, 2020
What was wrong with Elam on Hell on Wheels?
Recently on the AMC drama, the character of Elam (played since Day 1 by the rapper/actor Common) resurfaced after having been presumed dead as the result of a Season 3-ending bear attack. Instead, Elam had survived — though the mauling left him with brain damage.Sep 14, 2014
Why did they kill off Ruth on Hell on Wheels?
[Laughs] He basically wanted Ruth to have this strong arc, and part of that was her dying. Perhaps her death will have emotional and spiritual repercussions within Cullen. We do see him quit the railroad at the end of the episode. It's nice to give her an exit with that meaningful an impact.Nov 15, 2014
Why did Naomi change in Hell on Wheels?
Naomi was originally played by Siobhan Williams. MacKenzie Porter was recast as Naomi for Season 4, due to Williams' scheduling conflicts after she joined the cast of ABC's Black Box.
Is Eva's baby Elam's?
Psalms talks to Eva in the street, saying that he is Elam's "brother" and the baby's "uncle". She respectfully states that she is Mrs. Toole and the baby is his.
Who killed Elam Ferguson?
In the episode airing last night (September 14) in the US, Elam Ferguson - played by Common - was killed by Cullen Bohannon (Anson Mount). Common told Deadline that his decision to leave the drama was a result of him wanting to devote more time to his music career.Sep 15, 2014
Why did they change Bohannon's wife?
Naomi was originally played by Siobhan Williams. MacKenzie Porter was recast as Naomi for Season 4, due to Williams' scheduling conflicts after she joined the cast of ABC's Black Box.Jan 20, 2020
Why did they hang The Swede?
After Cullen (Anson Mount) saved Naomi and William from The Swede (Christopher Heyerdahl) — who managed to put a bullet in Bohannon's leg — Cullen insisted on taking The Swede on a two-day ride to be judged and hanged for his latest murders.Jun 11, 2016
Does Cullen Bohannon end up with Naomi?
Cullen Bohannon returns to the secluded Hatch family home to reunite with Naomi — and to inform her about The Swede's execution — only to find that, during their long separation, his wife has more or less committed herself to Isaac Vinson (Toby Hemingway), who barely escaped being killed by The Swede in Episode 508.