Amazon Prime Video Unveils “Fallout” TV Series Trailer at CCXP
Introducing the Post-Apocalyptic World of “Fallout”
Amazon Prime Video has debuted the first trailer for its highly anticipated “Fallout” TV series at the CCXP fan event in Brazil. The trailer, which was also released online simultaneously, gives fans a glimpse into the post-apocalyptic drama series created by Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy, the masterminds behind “Westworld.” The series is set to premiere on April 12, 2024, in over 240 countries and territories worldwide.
Exploring the Fallout Universe
“Fallout” is based on the popular role-playing video game series developed by Bethesda. The TV adaptation is set in an alternate history, taking place in a retrofuturistic world inspired by the 1950s. The teaser trailer introduces Ella Purnell’s character, Lucy, as she ventures out of a bunker and faces the chaos of the nuclear wasteland. The trailer captures the tone of the games’ dark humor, combining ridiculous imagery with brutal gore.
A Stellar Cast
The series features a talented ensemble cast, including Walton Goggins as The Ghoul, Ella Purnell as Lucy, Kyle MacLachlan as Hank, Aaron Moten as Maximus, Michael Emerson as Wilzig, and Zach Cherry in a yet-to-be-revealed role. The cast also includes Xelia Mendes-Jones, Mike Doyle, Moisés Arias, Johnny Pemberton, Cherien Dabis, Dale Dickey, Matty Cardarople, Sarita Choudhury, Leslie Uggams, Frances Turner, Dave Register, Rodrigo Luzzi, and Annabel O’Hagan.
Behind the Scenes of “Fallout”
Lisa Joy and Jonathan Nolan, the creative duo behind “Westworld,” are spearheading the development of the series through their production company, Kilter Films. Geneva Robertson-Dworet and Graham Wagner serve as executive producers, writers, and co-showrunners. The series is a collaboration between Amazon MGM Studios, Kilter Films, and Bethesda Game Studios, with executive producers including Todd Howard, James Altman, and Athena Wickham.
A Legendary Video Game Franchise
The “Fallout” video game series is one of the best-selling franchises of all time, with millions of copies sold globally. The fourth installment, released in 2015, broke records by shipping over 12 million copies in just one day. Fans can look forward to a fifth installment of the game, which is currently in development.