Walton Goggins: “Every actor worth their weight in salt” Can be Brilliant With Shows Like Fallout (EXCLUSIVE)

Walton Goggins has revealed how good writing can make all the difference when playing a character.

Walton Goggins: “Every actor worth their weight in salt” Can be Brilliant With Shows Like Fallout (EXCLUSIVE)

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  • The famous Fallout video game franchise is getting adapted into a live-action series to be released soon.
  • We recently got the opportunity to interview Walton Goggins along with Graham Wagner, and Geneva Robertson-Dworet.
  • Walter Goggins, responsible for playing The Ghoul in the series has revealed how he approached to playing the character.
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The upcoming Fallout TV series has got every single fan of the franchise worked up as the release date for the first episode comes closer to reality every day. With a cast consisting of renowned actors such as Ella Purnell, Walton Goggins, Michael Emerson, and many more, the series is sure to offer a great experience to the watcher from the very first minute.

Goggins in particular has been an actor who is known for his versatility throughout his career in both films and television, which is also one of the major reasons why he became the prime candidate for his role as The Ghoul in the upcoming series.

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Walton Goggins as the Ghoul in Fallout
Walter Goggins is a versatile actor known for his works in films and television

Walton Goggins Reveals How He Approached His Role As The Ghoul In Fallout

Recently, our team was fortunate enough to conduct an interview with Walton Goggins, Graham Wagner, and Geneva Robertson-Dworet. During the interview, Goggins shared insights into his approach to playing The Ghoul in the Fallout TV Series-

“You know, I think every actor is worth their weight in salt, just whenever you get good words, its easy to play pretend. And I read the first two scripts right out of the gate (pointing towards the producers) and it was so blown away emotionally, like the journey that I was being taken on and I laughed and I cried and I had to hold my breath-“

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The actor revealed how it becomes easier to play a character if the cast is given good material to follow. Goggins through this statement indirectly emphasizes the importance of writing good scripts, something which the writers of the coming series have managed to pull off greatly.

A still of Walton Goggins as the Ghoul in the Fallout Series
The actor has revealed how great writing can be a key to playing the character well

Goggins also gave an account of his experience going over the script, revealing how he felt like he was on a journey of emotions that included smiles and tears. The great writing is essentially what allowed the actor to adapt to the character of The Ghoul easily, and will undoubtedly play a huge role in the eventual success of the series.

Cast Of The Ghoul In Fallout Reveals He Did Not Prepare For His Role After Accepting It

The actor in an interview has also revealed how he chose to stop researching for the role he has taken after just reading a single article he found on the internet. He disclosed how he immediately accepted the cast offer from co-creator Jonathan Nolan without any knowledge of the video game franchise that the television series is being adapted from.

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The actor was not familiar with the Fallout video game franchise.

He eventually let out how he believed other people around him on the set would be enough and would be protecting the integrity of the game and those who would be watching the series. This ultimately allowed him to be in his own element bringing out the best performance without sticking to the source material.

Fallout will be made available to watch on Amazon Prime.

Aaditya Chugh

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Aaditya Chugh is a Gaming Content Writer at FandomWire. With a passion for everything gaming, he's the one you turn to for the latest insights and reviews straight from the industry. Whether he's diving into timeless classics like the first ever Doom or staying up-to-date with the newest releases like Helldivers 2 and Stellar Blade, he provides whatever you might need to stay in the loop.