Fallout, the television adaptation of the well-known post-apocalyptic video game franchise, made its debut on Amazon Prime in April. While adaptations of video games can be hit or miss, Fallout has garnered praise from both fans and critics for its compelling characters, intricate world-building, and unique interpretation of the Fallout universe. It comes as no surprise that the series has received multiple nominations at the upcoming 2024 Emmy Awards.
The show has secured nominations in a total of 16 categories, with a couple standing out as particularly noteworthy. Firstly, Fallout is in the running for Outstanding Drama Series, placing it alongside other standout shows of 2024 like Shōgun, which leads the nominations with 25. Additionally, Walton Goggins has been recognized with a nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series for his portrayal of The Ghoul. This marks his second Emmy nomination, following his first for Supporting Actor on Justified in 2011.
Below is a comprehensive list of Fallout‘s Emmy nominations:
- Outstanding Fantasy/Sci-Fi Costumes
- Outstanding Stunt Coordination For Drama Programming
- Outstanding Production Design For A Narrative Period Or Fantasy Program (One Hour Or More)
- Outstanding Picture Editing For A Drama Series
- Outstanding Picture Editing For A Drama Series
- Outstanding Main Title Design
- Outstanding Period Or Fantasy/Sci-Fi Makeup (Non-Prosthetic)
- Outstanding Prosthetic Makeup
- Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series
- Outstanding Drama Series
- Outstanding Sound Editing For A Comedy Or Drama Series (One Hour)
- Outstanding Sound Mixing For A Comedy Or Drama Series (One Hour)
- Outstanding Special Visual Effects In A Season Or A Movie
- Outstanding Stunt Performance
- Outstanding Writing For A Drama Series
- Outstanding Music Supervision
Last year, video game content was also recognized at the Emmy Awards, with HBO’s The Last of Us securing a total of eight awards. Whether Fallout will achieve a similar level of acclaim remains to be seen, but the series has already been greenlit for a second season, offering fans of the franchise something to anticipate. For a full list of this year’s Emmy nominations, click here.