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Walton Goggins Refuses to Play Fallout Games | Fallout Season 2

Walton Goggins Refuses to Play Fallout Games | Fallout Season 2
Walton Goggins as The Ghoul in the Fallout TV series

In a surprising revelation just ahead of the highly anticipated Fallout Season 2 premiere, acclaimed actor Walton Goggins, who masterfully embodies The Ghoul in the hit Prime Video series, has unequivocally stated his disinterest in playing the very video games that inspired the show. Goggins detailed his unique approach to character immersion, explaining why he actively avoids the digital wasteland.

Walton Goggins on Skipping Fallout Games

Speaking to PC Gamer in an interview conducted prior to Fallout Season 2's December 17 debut, Goggins firmly declared, "I haven't sat down to play the games. And I won't. I won't. I won't play the games. I'm not interested." This isn't a casual preference, but a deliberate choice aimed at enhancing his portrayal of both The Ghoul and his pre-war persona, Cooper Howard.

Goggins elaborated on his reasoning, explaining a desire to prevent the games from altering his perspective on the sprawling post-apocalyptic world. "All of a sudden, I'm looking at this world from a very different perspective, and as something on a screen in which I am an avatar in," he explained. Instead, the veteran actor seeks to fully inhabit the character's reality. "I don't believe that I'm an avatar. I believe The Ghoul exists in the world. I believe that Cooper Howard exists in the world."

His commitment, Goggins believes, is the ultimate service to the franchise's dedicated fanbase: "The best way that I can serve this world and serve the fans of this game, I think, is to go to work every single day and believe the circumstances that I'm presented with."

Co-Stars Reveal Their Fallout Gaming Habits

Goggins isn't alone in his avoidance, though his co-stars offer a spectrum of engagement with the source material:

  • Aaron Moten (Maximus): Like Goggins, Moten has steered clear of the games, stating he "can't play them now" due to his active involvement in the TV series. He intends to explore the games once his work on the show concludes, highlighting the immersive experience of being "within the world of the game, like the Disney World version of it."
  • Ella Purnell (Lucy): In contrast, Purnell engaged with the franchise, playing Fallout 4 during her preparation for Season 1. While she found it "a really fun and exciting experience," she noted it didn't directly inform her performance, given Lucy's original character status. For Season 2, which is loosely based on Fallout: New Vegas, Purnell deliberately avoided playing that specific title but plans to dive in after the season's release. She playfully mused about her future with the series: "Maybe I'll play them all and become like a really addicted gamer. Who knows?"

Fallout Universe Thrives with New Seasons & Game Content

As the cast navigates their roles, the Fallout universe continues its robust expansion:

  • Fallout Season 2: Set to premiere on December 17, with hints of a narrative loosely drawing from Fallout: New Vegas. Prime Video has not yet officially announced a third season.
  • Fallout 76 "Burning Springs" Update: The online multiplayer game recently launched its "Burning Springs" update, notably introducing Walton Goggins' character, The Ghoul, into the game world, alongside a new region for players to explore.
  • Fallout 5 Confirmed: Bethesda has confirmed that Fallout 5 is in development, though it remains in its very early stages.

These developments underscore the enduring popularity and continuous growth of the Fallout franchise across both television and gaming platforms.