Walton Goggins Receives Emmy Nomination for Fallout Role

Alabamas very own Walton Goggins has been recognized with an Emmy nomination for his outstanding performance in the TV series Fallout . The 52 - year - old actor , who hails from Birmingham , has been nominated in the Lead Actor in a Drama Series category , competing against other notable stars like Idris Elba and Gary Oldman . Fallout itself has also secured a nomination for Best Drama Series , along with a total of 16 Emmy nods.

In the post - apocalyptic series on Amazon Prime , Goggins takes on the role of Cooper The Ghoul Howard , a gunslinger who has survived nuclear war and is now a bounty hunter known for his code of honor and ruthless demeanor . The character , described as part villain and part antihero , has become a fan favorite in the show . Goggins has drawn inspiration for the role from classic Western actors such as John Wayne and Clint Eastwood.

Goggins , who previously received an Emmy nomination in 2011 for his role in FXs Justified , has an extensive list of TV credits that includes standout performances in various series like The Righteous Gemstones and Sons of Anarchy . Additionally , he has made appearances in popular movies such as Tomb Raider and Quentin Tarantinos films.

Fallout Receives Impressive 16 Emmy Nominations

Following in the footsteps of The Last of Us , Prime Videos Fallout has garnered an impressive 16 Emmy nominations , including Best Drama Series , Best Actor - Drama for Walton Goggins , and Best Writing - Drama . The show , which has already been renewed for a second season , tells the story of Lucy , a vault dweller navigating a post - apocalyptic wasteland in search of her father.

The Last of Us scored 24 nominations last year , further solidifying the success of video game adaptations in the TV industry . In this years nominations , Hulu 's Only Murders in the Building leads all streaming - only series with 21 nods , while Netflixs The Crown follows closely behind with 18 nominations for its final season.

With a total of 107 nominations , Netflix dominates as the platform with the most nods , while Apple TV+ and Amazon Prime Video also secure significant nominations . The winners of the 76th Emmy Awards will be announced on September 15 , and fans are eagerly awaiting to see if Walton Goggins will take home the prestigious award for his remarkable portrayal in Fallout.