Walton Goggins Reveals What He Really Does During Hours of Transformation Into The Ghoul for ‘Fallout’
Walton Goggins has shared new details about his life, career, and one of his most memorable experiences in Hollywood. Speaking during a recent episode of Take Ten, the Fallout star reflected on everything from working with music legends to preparing for some of his most famous roles.
One of the most touching stories from the interview involved a memory that Goggins says remains one of the greatest moments of his life. When asked about his favorite behind-the-scenes experience, he immediately thought back to the set of The Apostle, the 1997 drama directed by and starring Robert Duvall.
Goggins explained that he was only 24 years old when he worked on the film. After shooting a major scene, Duvall invited him to a private gathering at his home. What happened there turned into a memory he has never forgotten.
He recalled, “I did this movie with Robert Duvall when I was 24 years old, called The Apostle. He was doing this big tent revival scene, and the next day he was having a party at his house, and I got invited.”
The evening became even more special when he realized who else was attending. “There at this party was Bobby and June Carter Cash, who was playing Bobby’s mother in the movie, and Johnny Cash. They sat and played for four or five hours for 20 people.”
For Goggins, the experience was unforgettable. “I was a kid, but I got to sit in that room at the feet of these icons and listen to what they had to contribute to the world, and it’s still one of the greatest memories of my life.”
Today, Goggins is best known to many viewers for his role as The Ghoul in Fallout, Amazon’s hit adaptation of the popular video game franchise. The actor recently wrapped work in Spain on his upcoming action film Mister and is also preparing for the third season of Fallout.
During the interview, he spoke about what he has learned from portraying The Ghoul, a radiation-scarred survivor who was once a Hollywood actor named Cooper Howard before the world collapsed.
According to Goggins, the character has become surprisingly personal for him. He explained, “He’s taught me that we all may stray sometimes a long way from who we know we are. At any point in our life, we can take an inventory, do some therapy, and be reminded that we are who we thought we always were.”
The actor also discussed the long transformation process required to become The Ghoul. While he did not reveal every detail, he joked about spending countless hours in the makeup chair with makeup artist Jake Garber before filming. The extensive prosthetic work has become one of the defining parts of bringing the character to life on screen.
Goggins also gave fans an update on his upcoming film Mister, which is directed by stunt coordinator and filmmaker Wade Eastwood. The actor described the project as something completely different from anything audiences may expect.
He said, “It’s batsht crazy on the page.”* Trying to explain its tone, he added, “It’s like John Wick meets Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon meets Little Miss Sunshine.”
The interview also touched on Goggins’ role as Rick in The White Lotus. When asked what might have happened if the character had survived the show’s dramatic ending, he imagined a much happier future.
“I think he was onto something, finding real peace,” Goggins said. “He probably would have been with his lady somewhere in Thailand or Southeast Asia, starting a clothing company.”
As Fallout continues to grow in popularity and season three moves forward, Goggins remains one of television’s busiest actors. Yet despite his success, it is clear that some of his most treasured memories still come from simpler moments, like sitting in a room listening to Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash perform for a handful of people many years ago.
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