Fallout TV Series Affirmed as Canon within the Game Franchise
Exciting news! The Fallout producer confirms that the upcoming show is authentically tied to the beloved game series Fans rejoice as the canonical connection promises an immersive and faithful adaptation Get ready for an epic journey into the post-apocalyptic world!
It's hard to believe that the Fallout franchise is turning 30 soon and is now being adapted into a live-action series for Prime Video, set to premiere in April. The series follows the story told in the games, with a nuclear war breaking out across Earth in the year 2077. In this world, everything from clothes to entertainment, to vehicles, follows a 1940s aesthetic.
Fans have been unsure of when the show takes place within the franchise's lore, but it has been clarified: the series will be set 219 years after the war, in the year 2296, nine years after the events of Fallout 4. Todd Howard, the game-maker and executive producer, explained to Vanity Fair that not only is the show pulling from the game's source material, but it's actually all canon.
"We consider the show's events to be part of the official story," Howard stated. "It's exciting to see someone interpreting our work in their own way." He also admitted that he was envious of the additions the showrunners and writers made to the lore. "I looked at it and thought, 'Why didn't we think of that?'"
He also praised the show's ability to appeal to a wide audience while still capturing the essence of the games. "We had many discussions about the humor, the level and style of violence. While Fallout can be dark and post-apocalyptic, it also needs a touch of humor... They managed to strike that balance on the TV show."
Howard explained his vision for the show, emphasizing his desire to create a unique Fallout story rather than retelling an existing one from the games. This approach would give the creators the freedom to develop their own narrative within the Fallout universe. Some of the actors set to star in Fallout include Ella Purnell, Walton Goggins, Aaron Moten, Moisés Arias, Kyle MacLachlan, Sarita Choudhury, Michael Emerson, Leslie Uggams, Frances Turner, Dave Register, Zach Cherry, Johnny Pemberton, Rodrigo Luzzi, Annabel O'Hagan, and Xelia Mendes-Jones.
Editor's P/S
As a Gen Z netizen, I am incredibly excited about the upcoming Fallout TV series. I've been a fan of the games for years, and I can't wait to see the world of Fallout brought to life on screen. I'm especially excited to see how the show will explore the lore of the games, and I'm confident that the showrunners will do a great job of staying true to the source material while also creating something new and exciting.
I also appreciate that the show is set in its own timeline, rather than retelling an existing story from the games. This gives the creators the freedom to explore new characters and stories, and I'm excited to see what they come up with. I'm also confident that the show will appeal to a wide audience, as it has the potential to be both dark and funny, just like the games. Overall, I'm very excited about the Fallout TV series, and I can't wait to see it when it premieres in April.
