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Ron Perlman Says He Was Paid $40 and a Sandwich for Original Fallout Narration

His podcast recollection highlights a modest 1997 gig that became the signature voice of a sprawling franchise.

Overview

  • Perlman said on The Joe Vulpis Podcast that his original Fallout narration earned him $40 and a sandwich.
  • He said he never played the Fallout games or spent time with the development teams after recording his lines.
  • He recalled realizing the first game was a hit only when he was asked to return for Fallout 2, cementing his association with the line, "War. War never changes."
  • Prime Video’s Fallout series is currently airing, with Episode 5 released January 14, and a third season was announced in May 2025.
  • Bethesda has Fallout 5 in development without a release timeline, and reported remakes of Fallout 3 and New Vegas remain unconfirmed.