Yo, Fallout fans, pop open a Nuka-Cola—Season 2 of Prime Video’s post-apocalyptic masterpiece has officially wrapped filming, and we’re freaking stoked! The news hit this week with stars Ella Purnell and Walton Goggins sharing the love from the set. After a wild six-month shoot that kicked off last November, the crew’s done and diving into post-production, getting us closer to another trip to the Wasteland. Here’s why we’re buzzing and what’s next!
The Wasteland’s Ready to Roll
Ella Purnell, our fave vault dweller Lucy MacLean, posted a super cute behind-the-scenes selfie with her on-screen dad, Kyle MacLachlan (Hank MacLean), on Instagram, shouting out, “aaaaand that’s a wrap on @falloutonprime Season 2 folks!” Walton Goggins, aka the slick and scary Ghoul, got in on it too, sharing a vid of himself peeling off those gnarly prosthetics with a huge grin. Even Aaron Moten, who plays Brotherhood of Steel bro Maximus, was hyping the wrap. The whole cast’s pumped, and we’re right there with ‘em!
Filming started in November 2024 but hit a rough patch with some crazy wildfires in Southern California, pausing things for a couple days in January. No biggie—the team bounced back, wrapping in just over six months, way quicker than Season 1’s eight-month grind. Now they’re in the lab with editing, VFX, and all that post-production wizardry to make the Wasteland pop.
What’s Cooking for Season 2?
Season 1 left us hanging with Hank zooming off to New Vegas in stolen power armor, ditching Lucy and Maximus like yesterday’s news. No trailer yet, but we’re getting major Fallout: New Vegas vibes. Leaked set pics floating around show dope locations like the “Welcome to Fabulous New Vegas” sign, The Tops Hotel & Casino, and Novac’s Dinky the T-Rex. Lucy and The Ghoul are chasing Hank, who’s got some serious Vault-Tec dirt, so expect some spicy secrets to spill.
Showrunners Graham Wagner and Geneva Robertson-Dworet are keeping it fresh while staying true to the Fallout games. Todd Howard, the game’s big boss, says they’re respecting New Vegas’ open-ended spirit, even if they remix a few things for TV. And yo—co-showrunner Wagner teased we’re finally getting Deathclaws, those badass monster beasts, done right after their skull popped up in Season 1’s finale. Walton Goggins told Collider that Season 2 “takes it to a whole other level” now that we’re all vibing with the Wasteland’s bloody, funny, retro weirdness.
Who’s Back and Who’s New?
The OG squad’s back: Ella Purnell as Lucy, Walton Goggins as The Ghoul/Cooper Howard, Aaron Moten as Maximus, and Kyle MacLachlan as Hank. You’ll also catch Moisés Arias, Leslie Uggams, Frances Turner, Dave Register, Zach Cherry, Johnny Pemberton, Rodrigo Luzzi, Annabel O’Hagan, and Xelia Mendes-Jones. But hold up—new faces are crashing the party! Macaulay Culkin’s joining as a “crazy genius-type character,” which screams Fallout energy. There’s also buzz about Kumail Nanjiani maybe showing up, but Prime Video’s keeping that on the low. This cast is loaded, and we’re hyped to see how they stir up the Wasteland.
When’s It Hitting Our Screens?
No drop date yet, but let’s break it down. Season 1 filmed from July 2022 to March 2023 and landed on Prime Video in April 2024—about 21 months total. Season 2’s moving faster with sets and systems already in place, but with all the VFX (Deathclaws, anyone?), we’re guessing spring or summer 2026. Kyle MacLachlan’s hoping for late 2025, but that’s probably a stretch with post-production’s heavy lifting. It’ll be on Prime Video, though director Jonathan Nolan hinted they might not binge-drop all episodes like last time.
Why We’re Losing It
Fallout Season 1 was a total banger, snagging two Emmys and pulling in crazy viewership, making it Prime Video’s second-biggest show ever. It nailed the games’ mix of gritty action, dark laughs, and that retro-futuristic weirdness. The move to California for Season 2’s shoot brought some slick new sets, even with those wildfires trying to mess things up. With filming done, we’re counting down for Lucy, The Ghoul, and Maximus to tear up New Vegas. The buzz is real, and we’re ready for more!
So, crank up your Pip-Boy, stock up on bottlecaps, and get ready to dive back into the Wasteland. Who’s hyped to hit New Vegas with the crew?
Stay locked in for more Fallout Season 2 tea as we wait for that dope premiere date!
