The character , played by actor Elyes Gabel , follows a loose trajectory of Walter O'Brien's real - life exploits that thwart terrorism and disasters in each episode of the series .
The character is inspired by the Irish businessman and information technologist Walter O'Brien .
The character , played by actor Elyes Gabel , follows a loose trajectory of technologist   real - life exploits that thwart terrorism and disasters in each episode of the series .
The character is inspired by the Irish businessman and information technologist Walter O'Brien .