Fallout Sets Sights on Emmy Glory with Walton Goggins and Ella Purnell Leading the Charge
Prime Video’s Fallout, inspired by the beloved video game series, is gearing up for an awards campaign ahead of this year’s Emmys, with the streamer eyeing nominations for outstanding drama series among others.
A desolate wasteland, reminiscent of the Fallout universe
The show, set in an alternate history post-apocalyptic Earth, depicts the lives of survivors in Vaults, designed to preserve humanity following nuclear catastrophe. More than two centuries later, a young woman Lucy emerges from Vault 33 to explore a devastated Los Angeles.
Walton Goggins, portraying the mutated gunslinger Cooper Howard, aka The Ghoul, and Ella Purnell, playing young Vault Dweller Lucy, are both in the running for lead acting categories. Aaron Moten, who plays Maximus, the Brotherhood of Steel’s squire, aims for a supporting actor nod.
“Nolan and Joy wisely chose to avoid a straight adaptation. Instead, they constructed an original story within the game universe. Moreover, unexpected stylistic choices, including archaic technology, a soundtrack full of hits from Ella Fitzgerald and Bing Crosby and odd mid-20th century dialogue, contrast against disturbingly vicious deaths, making Fallout a sensory-fueled feast.” - Aramide Tinubu of Variety
Ella Purnell shines as Lucy in Fallout
Director Jonathan Nolan intends to submit the pilot episode titled, “The End,” for Emmy consideration, which will also be the submission for writers Geneva Robertson-Dworet and Graham Wagner.
With a 92% Rotten Tomatoes rating, Fallout is well-received and could mimic the Emmy success of The Last of Us.
Walton Goggins brings Cooper Howard to life in Fallout
The eight episodes of Fallout premiere on April 11 on Prime Video. Will the show’s unique approach and engaging narrative be enough to secure a nomination?
The Fallout Emmy Campaign: A Breakdown
- Walton Goggins: Lead Actor in a Drama Series
- Ella Purnell: Lead Actress in a Drama Series
- Aaron Moten: Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
- Kyle MacLachlan: Guest Actor in a Drama Series
- Michael Emerson: Guest Actor in a Drama Series
- Dale Dickey: Guest Actress in a Drama Series
The full list of 27 submissions are below. Categories are subject to change, and actors and artisans have the option to submit themselves for consideration.
