Fallout Cast
Based on the acclaimed video game series, Fallout is set 200 years after a nuclear apocalypse. The series follows Lucy, a vault dweller forced into the dangerous Wasteland, The Ghoul, a mutated bounty hunter, and Maximus, a Brotherhood of Steel squire, as their paths converge in a world where survival is everything.
Main Cast
Ella Purnell
Lucy MacLean
8 episodes
Walton Goggins
The Ghoul / Cooper Howard
8 episodes
Aaron Moten
Maximus
8 episodes
Kyle MacLachlan
Overseer Hank MacLean
8 episodes
Moisés Arias
Norm MacLean
8 episodes
Xelia Mendes-Jones
Dane
6 episodes
Sarita Choudhury
Lee Moldaver
5 episodes
Michael Emerson
Wilzig
3 episodes
Supporting Cast - Vault 33
| Actor | Character | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Dale Dickey | Ma June | Wasteland trader |
| Leslie Uggams | Betty Pearson | Vault 33 council member |
| Chris Parnell | Reg McPherson | Vault 33 council member |
| Rodrigo Luzzi | Woody Thomas | Vault 33 council member |
| Annabel O'Hagan | Steph Harper | Vault 33 resident |
| Dave Register | Chet | Vault 33 resident, Lucy's cousin |
| Jacqueline Webb | Overseer's Secretary | Vault 33 administration |
| Terence Rosemore | Monty | Vault dweller raider |
Brotherhood of Steel Cast
| Actor | Character | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Johnny Pemberton | Knight Thaddeus | Brotherhood squire |
| Michael Rapaport | Knight Titus | Brotherhood Knight |
| Michael Cristofer | Elder Cleric Quintus | Brotherhood Elder |
| Frances Turner | Captain Bixby | Brotherhood Captain |
| Michael Abbott Jr. | Petty Officer Shortstack | Brotherhood officer |
| Greg Austin | Birdie | Brotherhood communications |
Pre-War Flashback Cast
| Actor | Character | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Frances Turner | Barb Howard | Cooper's wife, Vault-Tec executive |
| Teagan Meredith | Janey Howard | Cooper's daughter |
| Michael Esper | Bud Askins | Vault-Tec executive |
| Matty Cardarople | Huey | Wasteland merchant |
| Jon Daly | Snake Oil Salesman | Wasteland vendor |
| Matt Berry | Mr. Handy (voice) | Robot butler |
Guest & Recurring Cast
| Actor | Character | Episode/Role |
|---|---|---|
| Zach Cherry | Davey | Vault 31 overseer |
| Mike Doyle | Mr. Spencer | Enclave scientist |
| Cherien Dabis | Birdie | NCR supporter |
| Cameron Cowperthwaite | Monorail Vet | Wasteland survivor |
| Leer Leary | Martin | Filly resident |
| Rachel Ogechi Kanu | Veronica | Vault researcher |
Production Team
| Role | Name | Notable Work |
|---|---|---|
| Creators/Showrunners | Geneva Robertson-Dworet, Graham Wagner | Captain Marvel, Portlandia |
| Executive Producer | Jonathan Nolan | Westworld, Person of Interest |
| Executive Producer | Lisa Joy | Westworld, Reminiscence |
| Executive Producers | Todd Howard, James Altman | Bethesda Game Studios |
| Directors | Jonathan Nolan, Wayne Yip, Clare Kilner | Various episodes |
| Composer | Ramin Djawadi | Game of Thrones, Westworld |
| Production Designer | Howard Cummings | Percy Jackson series |
| Costume Designer | Amy Westcott | Black Swan, Nightcrawler |
| Production Companies | Kilter Films, Amazon MGM Studios | Bethesda Game Studios, Amazon Prime |
Awards & Recognition
- Emmy Awards 2024 - 16 nominations including Outstanding Drama Series
- Emmy Award - Outstanding Music Supervision
- Critics' Choice Television Awards - Best Drama Series (Nominated)
- Screen Actors Guild Awards - Outstanding Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble (Nominated)
- Visual Effects Society Awards - Outstanding Visual Effects (Nominated)
- Art Directors Guild Awards - Excellence in Production Design
- Costume Designers Guild Awards - Excellence in Sci-Fi/Fantasy Television
- Hollywood Critics Association TV Awards - Best Streaming Drama Series
- Saturn Awards - Best Science Fiction Television Series (Pending)
Cultural Impact & Reception
Fallout became Prime Video's second-most watched show ever upon its release in April 2024, garnering 65 million viewers in its first 16 days. The series successfully translated the beloved video game franchise to television, earning praise from both critics and fans for its faithful adaptation of the game's retrofuturistic aesthetic, dark humor, and post-apocalyptic world-building.
The show's success immediately led to a Season 2 renewal, with production moving to California. The series has been particularly praised for Walton Goggins' dual performance as Cooper Howard/The Ghoul, the practical effects and set design that brought the Wasteland to life, and its ability to appeal to both longtime fans of the games and newcomers to the franchise. The show's release also led to a massive surge in players for all Fallout games, with Fallout 4 seeing a 5-fold increase in daily players.