Walton Goggins Talks Fallout, His White Lotus Panic Attack and His Dad Forging His Signature

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Walton Goggins stars in "Fallout," a series premiering on Prime Video, playing a 200-year-old bounty hunter in a post-apocalyptic wasteland without a nose, inspired by Kris Kristofferson. He also discusses working with his wife, his father's influence on his characters, and humorously navigating his kids' homework challenges.

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  • Walton Goggins portrays a 200-year-old character named The Ghoul in the series "Fallout," drawing inspiration from Kris Kristofferson and envisioning the character as aged and rugged from navigating the post-apocalyptic wasteland.
  • Goggins, known for his roles in various series and films, including "The Righteous Gemstones" and "The Hateful Eight," humorously recounts experiences working with his wife, who recently directed her first film, "The Uninvited," featuring a star-studded cast including Pedro Pascal and Rufus Sewell.

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Walton Goggins: "Fallout" Star and Family Man

  • Walton Goggins, known for roles in "The Hateful Eight" and "The Righteous Gemstones," stars in the series "Fallout" premiering on Prime Video on April 11th.
  • In "Fallout," Goggins plays a 200-year-old bounty hunter in a post-apocalyptic wasteland without a nose, a character he helped design named The Ghoul.
  • Goggins found inspiration for The Ghoul's look in Kris Kristofferson, envisioning him as aged and rugged from wandering the wasteland.
  • Goggins also stars in the third season of "White Lotus," filmed in Thailand, where he enjoyed a stopover in Paris for an art show.
  • Goggins' wife recently directed her first film, "The Uninvited," in which Goggins also acts alongside Pedro Pascal, Rufus Sewell, Elizabeth Reaser, and Lois Smith.
  • Goggins humorously recounts his experience being directed by his wife, highlighting the challenges and dynamics of working together.
  • Goggins discusses the character "Baby" Billy from "Righteous Gemstones," inspired by his own father's eccentric style and confidence.
  • Goggins shares amusing anecdotes about his father, who proudly carries signed photos of himself and his son, engaging in playful banter with his son.
  • Goggins jokes about providing moral support to his son during homework, acknowledging the challenges of seventh-grade work surpassing his knowledge.
  • Goggins hints at the impending struggle of assisting his second-grade son with homework, recognizing the increasing complexity of schoolwork.

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Child talks tectonic plates, parent drinks wine

  • Second grader discussing tectonic plates
  • Plans to drink wine while kids do homework via Zoom
  • Walton Goggins promoting "Fallout" on Prime Video, airing April 11th
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