The highly-anticipated adaptation of the popular video game series Fallout has finally arrived, with all eight episodes premiering on Prime Video. The series is set 219 years after a nuclear apocalypse, focusing on the stories of characters in Vault-Tec’s underground fallout shelters and the harsh wasteland above. Ella Purnell stars as Lucy MacLean, a vault dweller from Vault 33 who embarks on a dangerous mission to the surface where she encounters mutated creatures, The Ghoul, and Maximus.
Purnell has experienced a considerable rise in her career in recent years, due to her roles in high-profile projects such as Army of the Dead and Yellowjackets. In Army of the Dead, she plays Kate Ward, who joins a group of thieves on a heist in a zombie-infested Las Vegas. Yellowjackets, a Showtime drama, follows a group of high school soccer players who must survive after a plane crash, with Purnell starring as Jackie. The series showcases the characters’ teen years as well as their adult lives after the tragedy.
Ella Purnell began her screen career in 2010, playing a younger version of Keira Knightley’s character in Never Let Me Go. She then went on to star in films such as Intruders, Kick-Ass 2, and Maleficent, where she played the young version of Angelina Jolie’s character. Her breakthrough role came in Tim Burton’s Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children as Emma, a teen with the ability to manipulate air. Purnell currently has 28 screen credits and is set to appear in three upcoming projects, including a voice role in the animated spinoff series of Army of the Dead.
Despite her growing success, Purnell remains unsure of her future in Yellowjackets, which has been renewed for a third season. In a recent interview, she expressed her desire to return to the hit series but admitted to being in the dark about her character’s fate. In the meantime, fans can catch Purnell in her role as Lucy MacLean in Fallout, now streaming on Prime Video. The series promises to bring the beloved video game to life with a talented cast and captivating storyline set in a post-apocalyptic world.
Overall, Ella Purnell’s versatile acting skills and captivating performances have solidified her as a rising star in the entertainment industry. With a range of diverse roles under her belt, she continues to impress audiences with her talent and dedication to her craft. As she navigates through various projects and future opportunities, fans can look forward to seeing more of Purnell’s exceptional work on both the big and small screens.
