Prime Video has announced the release date for its upcoming post-apocalyptic drama series “Fallout,” adapted from the popular video game franchise of the same name.
“Fallout” will premiere on April 12, 2024. The news was announced on Monday, a.k.a. “Fallout Day” in the video game community, with a teaser styled like one of the Pip-Boys in the game.
Starring Walton Goggins, the series takes place in a post-apocalyptic wasteland in the year 2077. Citizens must live in underground bunkers to protect themselves from radiation, mutants and bandits after nuclear annihilation. The story begins in Vault 33, one such bunker that is a prominent setting in the video games. The “Fallout” show will also take place in the official canon of the games.
Along with Goggins, the series also stars Ella Purnell, Kyle MacLachlan, Xelia Mendes-Jones and Aaron Moten. Goggins is known for starring in the FX series “Justified” and Purnell gained recognition for her role as Jackie in Showtime’s “Yellowjackets.” MacLachlan is known as a frequent collaborator of director David Lynch, having starred in “Twin Peaks” and “Blue Velvet.” Moises Arias, Johnny Pemberton, Aixa Kendrick, Leer Leary, Dave Register and Rodrigo Luzzi also star.
Geneva Robertson-Dworet and Graham Wagner serve as executive producers, writers and co-showrunners. Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy, the duo behind “Westworld,” executive produce via Kilter Films under their Amazon overall deal. Athena Wickham of Kilter Films also executive produces along with Todd Howard for Bethesda Game Studios and James Altman for Bethesda Softworks. Amazon and Kilter Films produce in association with Bethesda Game Studios and Bethesda Softworks. Nolan directed the first three episodes of the series.