Bullseye with Jesse Thorn Walton Goggins
Jan 20, 2026
Walton Goggins, an acclaimed actor celebrated for his roles in Justified and The Hateful Eight, dives into his latest project, Fallout. He shares how his character, The Ghoul, surprisingly became an accidental sex symbol and discusses the challenges of wearing heavy prosthetics. Goggins also reveals his love for horseback riding, influenced by his father's larger-than-life persona. He reflects on his journey, from reducing his Southern accent to creating deep, relatable characters, all while maintaining a fun, captivating flair in his storytelling.
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Makeup Trauma And A Persuasive Call
- Walton Goggins once endured heavy prosthetic makeup on Maze Runner and vowed never to do it again after a traumatic experience.
- Jonathan Nolan later called and persuaded him to join Fallout despite that history because Goggins admired Nolan's work.
Lifelong Horse Rider
- Walton Goggins has ridden horses since age six and grew up around a mother who was a barrel racer and trick rider.
- He now shares equestrian riding with his 13-year-old son, who is a trained English jumper.
Trick Roping Practice And Set Reality
- Walton practiced trick roping for months but couldn't master it enough to perform in-shot, so a stunt double and effects were used.
- He celebrated getting it right privately on set even though it didn't end up in the final shot.
