Walton Goggins' Fallout TV Show Set Photo Confirms Filming Start

Walton Goggins shares a photo from the set of Amazon's Fallout TV show, confirming that filming is officially underway on the anticipated project.

Walton Goggins' Fallout TV Show Set Photo Confirms Filming Start

A new set photo from star Walton Goggins confirms that filming is underway for the Fallout TV show. Based on the acclaimed video game franchise of the same name, the Fallout TV show is a joint production between Amazon and Bethesda Studios from Westworld creators Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy. While plot details regarding the upcoming series remain unknown, the game takes place in a post-apocalyptic wasteland version of America, with warring human factions and mutated radioactive creatures alike representing obstacles for the player.

In addition to Goggins, the Fallout series stars Ella Purnell, of Yellowjackets fame, and Kyle MacLachlan, who is best known for Twin Peaks. The games take place between the 21st and 23rd centuries and are renowned for their extensive world-building and harsh environments. The dusty and radioactive setting seems to have made its way to the world of the show, with recent photos from the set of Fallout confirming the return of Super Duper Mart and the franchise’s signature rusted-out 1940s-style vehicles. Unfortunately, Amazon has yet to give Fallout a firm release date.

Now, hot on the heels of the first Fallout set photos hitting the internet, Goggins himself has posted a new picture to Instagram confirming that filming is underway. While Goggins’ post doesn’t show any more of the post-apocalyptic set, he reveals in his caption that yesterday was the first day of filming for the Amazon production. The post also hints at his potential character name, with “Ghoul” written on the outside of what could be his trailer door. Check out Goggins’ post below:

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Although their role in the Fallout TV show remains somewhat unclear, in the games, Ghouls are a scary race of posthuman irradiated beings, frequently appearing with severely decayed skin. The creatures, however, possess normal human intellects and personalities and even boast longer-than-average lifespans. Goggins has been confirmed to be playing a Ghoul in the show, but it should be noted that he includes the hashtag “#theghoul,” potentially signifying that the term could be more of an official title rather than a note on his race. The post also confirms that the production is underway in New York, but it’s possible that the city is posing as another location.

Much remains unknown about Amazon’s Fallout show but specifics regarding the plot and its characters will hopefully be released in the coming weeks. With Westworld having since become a major hit for HBO, both Nolan and Joy will hopefully be able to give Fallout a similar treatment. With filming only having just started, it’s unlikely that Fallout will hit Prime Video this year, with mid to late 2023 now seeming like a more realistic release window.