The eagerly awaited news has arrived: Amazon Prime Video has officially greenlit a second season of the captivating series "Fallout"! This announcement comes on the heels of the revelation by Variety that the production of Season 2 will receive a whopping $25 million in tax credits, thanks to the relocation of filming to the scenic state of California.
Inspired by the eponymous video game franchise, "Fallout" takes us two centuries into a post-apocalyptic future. The official synopsis portrays a tale of the once-pampered residents of luxurious fallout shelters, who are reluctantly forced to emerge from their secluded havens and return to the irradiated wasteland their predecessors abandoned. Upon their return, they are stunned to discover an intricately layered, bizarrely enchanting, and brutally violent new world awaiting them. Prepare to be immersed in this thrilling journey through a twisted and vibrant landscape, where every corner holds a surprise and every encounter promises an adrenaline rush.
Geneva Robertson-Dworet and Graham Wagner, the dynamic duo behind the scenes, serve as creators, executive producers, and showrunners of this thrilling production. Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy, through their esteemed production house Kilter Films, lend their expertise as executive producers, backed by their comprehensive agreement with Amazon. Adding further depth to the creative team is Athena Wickham of Kilter Films, who also executive produces. Rounding out the powerhouse lineup are Todd Howard, representing Bethesda Game Studios, and James Altman, from Bethesda Softworks. This collaboration between Amazon MGM Studios, Kilter Films, Bethesda Game Studios, and Bethesda Softworks promises to deliver a captivating experience that will keep audiences on the edge of their seats.
Nolan and Joy expressed their heartfelt gratitude, "We offer our deepest praise to our incredibly brilliant showrunners, Geneva and Graham, for their masterful guidance. Our esteemed cast, led by Todd, James, and the legendary team at Bethesda, have truly delivered an outstanding performance. We are also indebted to Jen, Vernon, and the exceptional team at Amazon for their unwavering support throughout this journey. We eagerly await the opportunity to once again blow the world away with our captivating stories."
Starring alongside Ella Purnell, the ensemble cast comprises of Aaron Moten, Kyle MacLachlan, Walton Goggins, Moisés Arias, Sarita Choudhury, Michael Emerson, Leslie Uggams, Frances Turner, Dave Register, Zach Cherry, Johnny Pemberton, Rodrigo Luzzi, Annabel O’Hagan, and Xelia Mendes-Jones.
Jennifer Salke, the head of Amazon MGM Studios, enthusiastically commented, "Jonah, Lisa, Geneva, and Graham have truly captivated the world with their groundbreaking and thrilling series. The expectations for this adaptation of the iconic video game were sky-high, and yet, it seems we have not only met but exceeded them, all while introducing millions of new fans to the franchise. Ella Purnell, Aaron Moten, Walton Goggins, and Kyle MacLachlan, led by an outstanding cast, have delivered nothing short of excellence. We are grateful to Jonah, Lisa, and our partners at Bethesda for bringing this remarkable show to us, and to Geneva and Graham for joining us as showrunners. It is with immense excitement that we announce the commencement of season two, barely a week after the debut, promising to take our viewers even deeper into the surreal and fascinating world of 'Fallout.'"
