FALLOUT

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Amazon Prime Series

“Fallout” is an American post-apocalyptic drama series developed for Amazon Prime Video by Graham Wagner and Geneva Robertson-Dworet. The series, inspired by the popular role-playing video game franchise originally created by Interplay Entertainment and currently owned by Bethesda Softworks, delves into the aftermath of a catastrophic nuclear event.

In 2020, Amazon secured the rights to develop a live-action adaptation and officially announced the project in July of that year. The series is a collaborative effort between Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy’s Kilter Films and Bethesda Game Studios, with Nolan directing the initial three episodes. Todd Howard, a Bethesda Game Studios producer who has directed several games within the franchise, is an executive producer alongside Nolan and Joy. In January 2022, Robertson-Dworet and Wagner were appointed as showrunners, and by early 2022, actors Walton Goggins and Ella Purnell were confirmed to star.

The series premiered on Prime Video on April 10, 2024, and has been met with positive critical acclaim. Critics have particularly praised the performances of Purnell, Goggins, and Aaron Moten, as well as the show’s writing, visuals, production design, and loyalty to its original video game source material.

Premise

“Fallout” unfolds in an alternate history of Earth, marked by advanced nuclear technology development post-World War II which led to a retrofuturistic society and a devastating resource war. Following a nuclear apocalypse, survivors sought refuge in “Vaults,” fallout bunkers designed to preserve humanity. Unbeknownst to the inhabitants, these Vaults also served as sites for secretive psychological experiments.

Over two centuries later, the narrative follows Lucy MacLean as she leaves Vault 33 to navigate the ruins of Los Angeles, searching for her missing father. Along her journey, Lucy allies with a young Brotherhood of Steel squire and a ghoul bounty hunter, both of whom harbor deep secrets and personal vendettas.

Cast and Characters

Main

Ella Purnell as Lucy MacLean, a brave young Vault Dweller exploring the wasteland.
- Luciana VanDette plays a younger version of Lucy.
Aaron Moten as Maximus, a Brotherhood of Steel squire and Lucy’s ally.
- Amir Carr portrays a younger Maximus.
Kyle MacLachlan as Hank MacLean, Lucy’s father and the Overseer of Vault 33.
Moisés Arias as Norm MacLean, Lucy’s brother.
Xelia Mendes-Jones as Dane, a Brotherhood of Steel member and close friend of Maximus.
Walton Goggins as The Ghoul / Cooper Howard, a former Hollywood star turned ghoul gunslinger and bounty hunter.

Recurring

Leslie Uggams as Betty Pearson, a former Overseer of Vault 33, now a council member.
Johnny Pemberton as Thaddeus, another Brotherhood of Steel member.
Zach Cherry as Woody Thomas, a member of Vault 33’s governing council.
Annabel O’Hagan as Stephanie Harper, a pregnant friend of Lucy’s within Vault 33.
Dave Register as Chet, Lucy’s cousin.
Rodrigo Luzzi as Reg McPhee, another council member.
Sarita Choudhury as Lee Moldaver.
Leer Leary as Davey, a resident of Vault 33.
Elle Vertes as Rose MacLean, Lucy’s mother.
Teagan Meredith as Janey Howard, Cooper’s daughter in 2077.
Frances Turner as Barb Howard, Cooper’s wife and a Vault-Tec executive in 2077.

Guest Stars

Matt Berry as “Mr. Handy,” a RobCo Industries helper bot; also plays “Snip Snip” and Sebastian Leslie.
Michael Esper as Bud Askins and “Brain-on-a-Roomba.”
Michael Cristofer as Elder Cleric Quintus.
Jon Daly as a Snake Oil Salesman.
Chris Parnell as Ben, the Overseer of Vault 4.
Cherien Dabis as Birdie, a surface-born Vault 4 resident.
Dallas Goldtooth as Charles Whiteknife.
Eric Berryman as Lloyd Hawthorne.
Angel Desai as Cassandra Hawthorne.
Mykelti Williamson as Honcho.
Cameron Cowperthwaite as Monty.
Mike Doyle as Bob Spencer.
Michael Emerson as Dr. Siggi Wilzig, a mysterious wanderer assisting Lucy.
Michael Rapaport as Knight Titus.
Dale Dickey as Ma June, a shopkeeper in Filly.
Neal Huff as Roger, a ghoul.
Matty Cardarople as Huey.
Glenn Fleshler as Sorrel Booker.
Fred Armisen as DJ Carl.
Erik Estrada as Adam.
Michael Mulheren as Frederick Sinclair.