Fallout TV Series Could Include Nods to Bethesda Games in Season 2
Showrunner discusses the possibility of referencing glitchy Bethesda games in the second season of the Fallout TV series, sparking speculation among fans
The Fallout video game series is notorious for its bugs, glitches, and other quirks, which many fans find endearing. With Amazon's upcoming TV series based on the game, some have wondered if it will pay homage to these aspects. However, showrunner Graham Wagner revealed in an interview with IGN that they ultimately decided against incorporating these "meta humor" elements, wanting to avoid throwing game developer Bethesda under the bus. Despite considering the idea, Wagner explained that they ultimately wanted to stay true to the game's essence without directly referencing its technical quirks.
Wagner pondered whether the team could incorporate this into the show, stating that Season 1 will not feature it, but there is potential for Season 2.
"I'm definitely considering it as a concept. However, we avoided excessive nods because we want the audience to fully immerse themselves in this world without being jolted out of it, which is no easy feat," Wagner explained. "It's a pretty wild place, and our main goal is to captivate the audience before we start to shake things up too much."
During the interview, director Jonathan Nolan admitted that one of the biggest challenges in creating the Fallout show was establishing the right tone. He described it as the closest he has come to working on a comedy in his career, but emphasized that the comedic elements were meant to complement the drama. Nolan also mentioned the difficulty of maintaining the desired tone on set every day to achieve the vision for the finished product.
The Fallout TV series is set to premiere on Prime Video in April 2024, featuring actors Walton Goggins, Ella Purnell, and Kyle MacLachlan in key roles. Todd Howard, a Bethesda executive recognized for his game contributions, serves as an executive producer on the show, which is considered part of the game franchise's official storyline.
Amazon is responsible for the forthcoming God of War TV series, although details such as the cast, story, director, and other specifics have yet to be revealed.
Bethesda has confirmed that they will develop Fallout 5, but fans will have to wait until after The Elder Scrolls VI before it is released.
Editor's P/S
As a hard fan of the Fallout video game series, I have mixed feelings about the upcoming TV series. On the one hand, I am excited to see the world of Fallout brought to life in a new way. On the other hand, I am concerned that the show will not be able to capture the essence of what makes the games so special.
One of the things that I love about the Fallout games is their sense of humor. The games are full of quirky characters and situations that often made me laugh out loud. I am worried that the TV show will not be able to capture this same sense of humor.
Overall, I am cautiously optimistic about the Fallout TV series. I hope that the show will be able to capture the essence of what makes the games so special, while also bringing something new to the table. I will definitely be watching when it premieres in 2024.
