I’ve never been able to get into the Fallout video game franchise, but there’s no disputing its impact on the industry. First launched in 1997, the post-apocalyptic series has sold millions of copies and released multiple sequels and spinoff games. But right now, video games are red-hot around Hollywood, and Prime Video hopes to attract a large audience of fans to their upcoming Fallout television series.
The first Fallout images have dropped, giving us a look at stars Ella Purnell and Walton Goggins. Purnell plays Lucy, a vault-dweller, while Goggins is The Ghoul. The series is set in the aftermath of a nuclear war on a retrofuturistic 1950s society in an alternate United States. So yeah, it sounds pretty crazy and unique as Hell. I know among my friends they were concerned the Power Armors would look cheap, but they look pretty badass judging by these images.
Then again, should we expect anything simple from creators Lisa Joy and Jonathan Nolan? The duo are best known as the creators of HBO’s Westworld, a show that had big ambitions that fizzled out pretty quickly. We’ll see if Joy and Nolan can get their mojo back with Fallout.
Also in the Fallout cast are 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.
Here’s the synopsis: Based on one of the greatest video game series of all time, Fallout is executive produced by Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy (Westworld) and stars Ella Purnell (Yellowjackets), Walton Goggins (The Hateful Eight) and Aaron Moten (Emancipation). It will be premiering exclusively on Prime Video on April 12, 2024, in more than 240 countries and territories around the world.
Fallout is expected to hit Prime Video on April 12th 2024.
Bill and Willa are pretty much opposites. She’s a free spirit who has a magical view of the world. She embraces cleansing ceremonies, is carrying a rain stick, and writes phone numbers in her shoe to remember them. Bill on the other hand is waiting for things to go wrong. He’s got more of the uptight, corporate, suit-wearing thing going on. They say opposites attract, and that couldn’t be more apparent than with Willa and Bill. But can opposites live happily ever after? As Willa and Bill spend more time together unpacking their relationship, they wonder what could have been.
Meg Ryan not only stars in What Happens Later, but she directs and cowrote the film as well. Steven Dietz and Kirk Lynn round out the writing team. This is only Ryan’s second film behind the camera and first 
What Happens Later absolutely has its moments, but unfortunately not enough of them. Ryan and Duchovny have on-screen chemistry, more so than Bill and Willa who are simply strange characters. They are able to play off each other well which leads to some heartwarming and hilarious scenes. Which is vital with the two of them essentially being the only characters for much of the film. The script provides several humorous touches – most notably the PA announcers and little details thrown about. Yet it also leaves a lot to be desired. Bill and Willa have strange aspects of their relationship that go from endearing to annoying. Their relationship begins to grind on the audience. What Happens Later gives a valiant effort, but by the time the storm passes, it ends up as another forgettable romcom.
