Fallout Co-Showrunner Teases Hellboy Star's Season 3 Comeback

Ron Perlman's super mutant set for a bigger role in the post-apocalyptic series

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Fresh off the Season 2 finale, Fallout co-showrunner Geneva Robertson-Dworet is teasing a bigger, badder Season 3—complete with the long-awaited return of Ron Perlman's super mutant character and fresh insight into his place in the wasteland.

Why it matters

Perlman's super mutant character is a fan-favorite from the Fallout video game franchise, and his appearance in Season 2 was a tantalizing tease of what's to come. Expanding his role in Season 3 could help draw in more viewers from the game's loyal fanbase and build out the show's post-apocalyptic world in exciting new directions.

The details

Robertson-Dworet confirmed that Perlman's super mutant is built for the long haul, and will play a bigger part in Season 3's expanded war map and deeper dive into the Brotherhood of Steel faction, including their Boston-based chapter from Fallout 4. The showrunner teased the Brotherhood's mobility and access to advanced technology as key factors that will shape the narrative going forward.

  • Fallout Season 2 just wrapped up.
  • Season 3 is currently in development.

The players

Geneva Robertson-Dworet

The co-showrunner of the Fallout TV series.

Ron Perlman

The veteran actor who voiced characters in the Fallout video game franchise and is set to reprise a super mutant role in the TV adaptation.

Walton Goggins

The actor who portrayed a Ghoul character in Season 2, Episode 6 of the Fallout series.

Brotherhood of Steel

A powerful faction in the Fallout universe, known for their advanced technology and military might, who are expected to play a larger role in Season 3.

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What they’re saying

“I've always seen that [super mutant] as a big role.”

— Geneva Robertson-Dworet, Co-showrunner (scorpiolikeyou.com)

“I think the Brotherhood of Steel has the most ability in this world for mobility, because they have a dirigible. And the Commonwealth, in our minds, has the greatest tech, and so I'm really excited to see more of the Brotherhood.”

— Geneva Robertson-Dworet, Co-showrunner (scorpiolikeyou.com)

What’s next

No formal Season 3 rollout details have been announced yet, but the creative team's intent to expand the show's scope and deepen the involvement of key factions like the Brotherhood of Steel suggests viewers can expect an even bigger and more ambitious next chapter in the Fallout saga.

The takeaway

The Fallout TV series is poised to build on the success of Season 2 by bringing back fan-favorite characters like Ron Perlman's super mutant, exploring new corners of the post-apocalyptic world, and elevating the role of influential groups like the Brotherhood of Steel. This expansion promises to deliver an even more immersive and captivating experience for both longtime Fallout fans and newcomers to the franchise.