Christopher Nolan Draws Parallels Between Crafting Fallout and Crafting Gotham

Amazon Prime Video's adaptation of the popular Fallout video game series is set to debut in April. The show features a talented cast, including Ella Purnell from Yellowjackets and Walton Goggins.

The Fallout TV series does not directly follow any specific game in the franchise. Instead, the focus is on the overall world of Fallout. This decision has given the creators more creative freedom, allowing executive producer Jonathan Nolan and his team to craft a unique story within the familiar Fallout universe.

Nolan shares with Total Film that from the initial discussion with Todd Howard, they were thrilled about creating an original story. He then draws a comparison between using mythos to craft a focused narrative, highlighting how working on Batman is akin to finding the perfect story for the Fallout universe.

"Fallout, in my career, is closest to the work we did in adapting Batman, where there's so much storytelling in the Batman universe that there is no canonical version of it, so you're free to invent your own."

Nolan further explains how each game operates within its own storyline but contributes to a larger narrative. "Each of the [Fallout] games is a separate story-- different city, unique protagonist-- within the same mythology. Our series is like Fallout 5 in relation to the games, similar to how the games relate to each other. It's essentially a non-interactive version of it, if you think about it."

Fallout, following the example set by HBO's The Last of Us, aims to prove that video game adaptations can be successful. The hope is that it will continue the positive trend seen last year.

Don't miss the premiere of Fallout on Prime Video, set for April 12.

Editor's P/S:

The upcoming Fallout TV series on Amazon Prime Video promises an exciting departure from its video game counterparts, offering a fresh and original story within the familiar Fallout universe. The show's creators have wisely chosen to avoid directly adapting any specific game, giving them the freedom to explore the world and its lore in a unique way. The comparison drawn to the Batman universe highlights the potential for crafting a compelling narrative from a rich mythology.

This approach also aligns with the standalone nature of each Fallout game, which collectively contribute to a broader narrative. The TV series aims to replicate this by presenting a non-interactive version of the story, similar to how the games relate to each other. By following in the footsteps of successful video game adaptations like The Last of Us, Fallout has the potential to further demonstrate the viability and appeal of translating beloved games to the small screen.