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Kyle MacLachlan as Overseer Hank
Prime Video’s adaptation of the popular video game Fallout has garnered a significant following due to its pre-existing fan base. The pressure of translating a beloved property to the small screen is ever-present, and in a recent interview, the show’s creators shed light on how they managed to capture the game’s distinct tone, particularly its offbeat sense of humor.
Will the Fallout TV Series Radiate the Tone of the Video Games?
In a conversation with the Hollywood Reporter, Geneva Robertson-Dworet and Graham Wagner discussed the evolution of the show’s comedic elements throughout the lengthy process of adaptation. Wagner emphasized that when they referred to “comedy,” it was about embracing the show’s idiosyncrasies and unpredictability rather than focusing solely on punchlines.
Wagner elaborated, stating, “We played with all versions of this. There were zingers in the script and we were like, ‘Is the show this?’ We found ourselves taking out a lot of the more classic jokes and just leaning into the premise itself because there’s an absurdity to it. Taking an absurd premise and playing it with a relatively straight face felt like the best way to do it.”
Robertson-Dworet noted that capturing the delicate balance of post-apocalyptic drama, intense violence, and quirky humor was one of their biggest challenges. However, she expressed her satisfaction with the final result, stating, “I love that the games make the apocalypse fun and weird, and I hope that’s something that we properly brought to the screen.”
All eight episodes of Fallout season one are now available for streaming on Prime Video.
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