An iconic FPS video game series is getting a TV adaptation atAmazon Prime Videofrom one ofFallout’sproducers.Amazon Prime’s television librarynow has several video game adaptations in the works, includingFalloutseason 2,God of War, andMass Effect.
Audiences can expectFalloutseason 2 in December 2025, and shows likeGod of WarandMass Effectare in stages of pre-production. Amazon also has the animated anthology seriesSecret Levelfor audiences to look forward to, following its successful first season.
Amazon Prime Video Is Adapting Wolfenstein
Patrick Somerville Is Attached As Showrunner
The beloved first-person shootervideo game seriesWolfensteinis the next title to be brought to the screen, withFalloutproduction company Kilter Films involved(viaVariety).Kilter Films is a studio led by Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy, responsible for shows such asWestworldandThe Peripheral, among others.
Patrick Somerville, who’s known for his work onThe LeftoversandManiac, is currently attached as the showrunner. The article explains that Somerville is a long-time fan of theWolfensteingames, and also has television showrunning experience on titles likeStation ElevenandManiac.
Our Take On Amazon’s Wolfenstein Adaptation
Amazon Is Quickly Becoming The Dominant Streaming Service For IP-based fantasy/Sci-Fi
From upcoming video game adaptations likeWarhammer 40,000andGod of Warto movie franchise spinoffs likeBlade Runner 2099andThe Rings of Power, Amazon’s library is expanding for those interested in speculative fiction shows. With the production company behindFalloutinvolved as well,this seems like an ideal home forWolfenstein.
I’m not extensively familiar with Patrick Somerville’s work, particularly the shows he’s created. However,I am a massive fan ofThe Leftoversand feel inclined to put my trust in any writers who worked on that series.
There’s certainly something to be said about Somerville being a long-term fan ofWolfenstein, but I believe the more critical element is that he has experience on a variety of TV productions. This is a veteran television producer, and with Jonathan Nolan’sFallout-producing company at his side, I’m hopeful this could turn out well.
