Key Takeaways:
– Screenwriter Jonathan Nolan compared his brother, filmmaker Christopher Nolan to Steven Spielberg.
– Jonathan’s latest drama series, Fallout, based on the popular video game series, is set to be released on Amazon Prime on April 11, 2024.
– The show creator credited The Last Of Us for paving the way for successful video game adaptations to television.
Jonathan Nolan, a renowned screenwriter, and producer is known for wearing many hats in Hollywood. Far from rising on his brother’s coattails, Jonathan has created his own space in the industry with critically acclaimed series like ‘Person of Interest’ and ‘Westworld.’
The Sibling Contribution to Hollywood
Partnering with director brother Christopher Nolan on several marquee projects, Jonathan has also significantly contributed to Christopher’s profound success. However, he doesn’t shy away from acknowledging his brother’s profound influence on his own career. Both brothers have left their mark on Hollywood, often drawing comparisons with some of the industry’s greats.
Jonathan’s upcoming drama series, ‘Fallout,’ marks his latest venture into the realm of adaptations. Based on the popular video game, Fallout is an exciting inclusion to the slate of highly anticipated shows this year. Recently, he shared some fond memories of growing up with his brother Christopher during an interview for the ‘Happy Sad Confused’ podcast.
The Spielberg-Nolan Connection
Jonathan discussed the strong commitment and passion Christopher showed towards filmmaking, even in their childhood. Drawing an interesting parallel, he compared this to well-known director Steven Spielberg’s shared love for the craft. Like Spielberg, who was heavily influenced by his mother, the Nolan brothers’ mother was also a significant influence in sparking an interest in the arts.
Jonathan remembers Christopher’s ceaseless passion for film-making, often found obsessively making videos with their father’s camera. This passion positively affected Jonathan, leading him to find a similar love for the craft.
The Fallout Promise
Fallout is the next big milestone in Jonathan’s successful career. The series, slated to stream on Amazon Prime from April 11th, has already attracted widespread enthusiasm before its official release. Justified actor Walton Goggins is set to star in a challenging double role in the post-apocalyptic drama.
Addressing the often-criticized quality of video game adaptations, Jonathan finds hope in the success of ‘The Last Of Us.’ He believes that it has laid an easier path for his forthcoming drama.
Video Games vs. Comic Books
Nolan opines that the current generation connects with video games more than comic books. This belief has possibly motivated creators to explore the potential in popular video games as the source material for promising television series. His comments during a recent interview with ‘The Hollywood Reporter’ corroborate this view.
Jonathan’s venture into the television adaptation of the widely played video game Fallout, therefore, is timely. With the success of The Last of Us altering the perception about video game adaptations, Fallout’s anticipated success might just solidify this trend. Streaming from April 11th, 2024, on Amazon Prime, Fallout is definitely one to watch this year.
