Prime Video's post-apocalyptic hit Fallout is gearing up for its third season, and the casting news just got a whole lot more exciting. Manny Jacinto, who recently captivated audiences as The Stranger/Qimir in Disney+'s The Acolyte, has officially signed on for Fallout Season 3. This marks a major get for the series, especially after The Acolyte was canceled after just one season, leaving Jacinto's fan-favorite villain without a future in that galaxy far, far away.
Jacinto joins a growing list of new cast members for the upcoming season, including Emily Mortimer and Thomasin McKenzie. Details about their characters remain tightly under wraps, but the trio follows the earlier announcement of Aaron Paul joining the ensemble. With production set to begin next month, the Fallout universe is expanding in intriguing ways.
A Stellar Addition to an Already Strong Cast
Fallout has been a massive success for Prime Video, earning over 100 million views across its first two seasons. The series, led by Walton Goggins and Ella Purnell, has been praised for its dark humor, gripping storytelling, and faithful adaptation of the beloved video game franchise. The show's renewal for Season 3 came months before the second season even premiered, signaling the streamer's confidence in the property.
Jacinto's casting is particularly noteworthy given his recent rise to prominence. In The Acolyte, he played a mysterious and menacing Force-user, earning comparisons to iconic Star Wars villains like Darth Vader. His ability to balance charm and menace will likely serve him well in the brutal wasteland of Fallout. While his role is undisclosed, fans are already speculating about which faction or survivor he might portray.
What Is Fallout About?
For those new to the wasteland, Fallout is set in a post-nuclear America where a young Vault dweller named Lucy (Ella Purnell) ventures into the irradiated surface world to find her missing father. Along the way, she encounters ruthless survivors, warring factions, and secrets that challenge her optimistic worldview. The series has earned rave reviews, with a 94% critics' score and 96% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.
The cast also includes Aaron Moten as Maximus, Frances Turner as Barb Howard, Kyle MacLachlan as Hank Maclean, Dave Register as Chet, and Leslie Uggams as Betty Pearson. With Season 3 adding Jacinto, Mortimer, McKenzie, and Paul, the ensemble is shaping up to be the most impressive yet.
Prime Video's Winning Streak Continues
2026 has been a banner year for Prime Video. The streamer recently concluded The Boys with its final season, while Invincible continues to dominate with a fourth season renewal. Reacher is also returning for more episodes later this year, with a fifth season already greenlit. Fallout remains one of the platform's crown jewels, and with Jacinto on board, Season 3 promises to be unmissable.
For fans of Jacinto's work, this is a chance to see him sink his teeth into a new role after his Star Wars stint. And for Fallout fans, it's another reason to be excited about the wasteland's future. Check out the first two seasons of Fallout on Prime Video now, and stay tuned for more updates on Season 3.
