Marshawn Lynch given substantial role in 'Westworld'

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Marshawn Lynch is taking care of his chicken and expanding his acting chops.

The NFL running back, who recently came out of retirement to suit up for the Seattle Seahawks, appears in the trailer for the third season of HBO's sci-fi series, "Westworld." Lynch appears at about the 0:52 mark.

HBO executives for the hit series told ESPN's Paul Gutierrez that Lynch has a "fun and pretty substantial role."

Season 3 premieres March 15.