Westworldco-creator Jonathan Nolan will direct the premiere of the Fallout TV series, and Tomb Raider's Geneva Robertson-Dworetand Silicon Valley's Graham Wagner are showrunners. Park's direction and Ortega's acting were both praised, [18] and several critics cite it as Ortega's "breakout" film role. [19] [20] Sheri Linden of The Hollywood Reporter called the film "sensitive and piercing" and praised Park's screenplay and direction, the performances and Finneas' score, and wrote that "...Ortega's beautifully nuanced turn understands the nothing-to-look-at-here façade and the chinks in the armor." [21] Peter Debruge of Variety called the film a "stellar debut" from Park and noted that "Ortega in particular seems to have found her voice." [20] CinemaBlend praised the chemistry between Ortega and Ziegler, and stated that the "two girls at the center of it all also look phenomenal, as a true bond can be sensed in the process of bringing this story to life." [22] Audience viewership [ edit ] D'Alessandro, Anthony (August 14, 2020). " 'This Is Us' Actor Niles Fitch Joins Jenna Ortega In 'The Fallout' ". Deadline. Archived from the original on September 25, 2020 . Retrieved August 31, 2020.

Tom Petty, Somewhere You Feel Free' Wins SXSW Audience Award". TheWrap. March 23, 2021. Archived from the original on March 23, 2021 . Retrieved March 23, 2021. Schneider, Michael (July 7, 2022). " 'Severance,' 'Ted Lasso' Lead Streaming Nominees for 2nd Annual HCA TV Awards". Variety. Archived from the original on July 8, 2022 . Retrieved July 8, 2022.The Fallout is terrific, and terrifically real," says Vox reviewer Allisa Wilkinson. Meanwhile, top critic Analyssa from Autostraddle praises the lead star's performance: Day-Ramos, Dino (May 18, 2020). "Lexy Kolker Joins 'Manifest West', 'The Fallout' Adds Will Ropp". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on May 25, 2020 . Retrieved August 31, 2020. In February 2020, it was announced Jenna Ortega had joined the cast of the film, with Megan Park directing from a screenplay she wrote. [2] In April 2020, Maddie Ziegler joined the cast of the film. [3] In May 2020, Will Ropp joined the cast of the film. [4] In August 2020, Niles Fitch, Shailene Woodley, Julie Bowen and John Ortiz joined the cast of the film. [5] [6]

There are moments of levity, times for a morbid joke and times for being so silly you forget (for a bit) that anything bad ever happened to you. Jenna Ortega handles those two tones incredibly deftly for such a young actor." The Fallout is a fictional narrative inspired by reports of gun-related violence in American schools. Director Megan Park has confirmed that the story is not based on any individual true story but rather a collection of harrowing experiences. There have been 42 reported mass shooting incidents at US educational institutions since 1982. The Fallout Behind the scenes On the week of its release, The Fallout was the number one most-watched streaming original film in the United States, as reported by TV Time. [23] Accolades [ edit ] Award

Wiseman, Andreas (February 22, 2020). " 'You' Star Jenna Ortega To Lead Cast In High-School Drama 'The Fallout' From Writer-Director Megan Park – EFM". Deadline. Archived from the original on February 22, 2020 . Retrieved August 31, 2020.

a b Wiseman, Andreas (August 31, 2020). " 'The Fallout': Shailene Woodley, Julie Bowen & John Ortiz Join Jenna Ortega & Maddie Ziegler In High School Drama Filming In LA". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on September 1, 2020 . Retrieved August 31, 2020. As both writer and director of “The Fallout,” former “The Secret Life of the American Teenager” actor Park has drawn important lessons from that show, which dealt with serious young-adult issues head-on. She insists on casting teens who look like real teens, as opposed to late-20s poseurs. When they speak, their personalities are convincingly their own (Ortega in particular seems to have found her voice). There’s no temptation to out-Diablo Cody other teen movies. Not that there’s anything wrong with whippersnapper repartee. It’s just that such dialogue inevitably calls attention to itself, whereas Park doesn’t want to undermine her film’s disconcerting subject matter.Jones, Marcus (January 18, 2023). "2023 GLAAD Media Awards Full Film and TV Nominations: 'Bros,' 'TÁR,' 'EEAAO,' and More". IndieWire. Archived from the original on January 18, 2023 . Retrieved January 18, 2023. The Fallout is a 2021 American drama film written and directed by Megan Park in her feature film directorial debut. The film stars Jenna Ortega as Vada Cavell, a high school student who navigates significant emotional trauma following a school shooting. The film also stars Maddie Ziegler, Julie Bowen, John Ortiz, Niles Fitch, Will Ropp, and Shailene Woodley in supporting roles. The score is composed by American musician and actor Finneas O'Connell.