Fallout Season 2 Star Expresses Fear About Returning to the Series

Highlights from Fallout Season 2 Updates

Walton Goggins expresses concern about reprising his role as The Ghoul due to the challenging makeup process.
Season 2 will feature Macaulay Culkin in an undisclosed role.
Speculations suggest a continuation of the complex relationship between The Ghoul and Lucy in the upcoming season.

The anticipation surrounding the second season of Fallout is palpable following the phenomenal success of its inaugural season, which debuted in April. This adaptation of the beloved Bethesda video game series quickly became the second most-watched show on Amazon Prime Video, attracting 65 million viewers. It now stands as the platform’s largest series since The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.

Featuring a stellar ensemble cast that includes Ella Purnell, Walton Goggins, Kyle MacLachlan, and Leslie Uggams, Fallout narrates the story of survivors struggling to navigate a harsh, retrofuturistic wasteland following the devastating Great War of 2077. Notably, Macaulay Culkin has joined the cast in a mysterious role, while there are rumors about Breaking Bad star Aaron Paul potentially making an appearance, driven by his admiration for the franchise.

Walton Goggins Discusses the Challenges of Returning as The Ghoul

In a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly, Walton Goggins shared his apprehensions about stepping back into the role of The Ghoul. He humorously likened the grueling makeup process to the experience of having a second child, noting, “you totally forget what it was like to have the first!”While he posted on Instagram about his return to the makeup chair for the second season, revealing the extensive prosthetic application, he clearly remains passionate about the role, stating, “It feels good to slip on this skin. I do this sh*t for the love of the Game.”

Goggins elaborated, “I am really scared about getting back into those prosthetics. It’s that old saying where someone asks, ‘Why did you decide to have a second kid?’ Because you totally forgot what it was like to have the first!”His candidness provides a glimpse into the challenges actors face when taking on physically demanding roles.

Created by Graham Wagner and Geneva Robertson-Dworet, the Fallout television series expands on the iconic video game franchise, set two centuries post-apocalypse in a war-ravaged version of Los Angeles. Fans are eagerly speculating about potential new locations and characters, especially with recent teasers hinting at Novac, a notable settlement from Fallout: New Vegas.

Walton Goggins pointing a gun as The Ghoul

While details regarding the storyline for season two remain largely undisclosed, it is widely believed that The Ghoul and Lucy will continue their tumultuous partnership following the cliffhanger end of season one. The release date for Fallout‘s second season on Prime Video has yet to be announced, but fans are speculating a potential launch in 2026.

Source: Entertainment Weekly

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