Fallout's Ella Purnell To Star In Horror-Comedy About Killer Squirrels

Ella Purnell, who stars on Prime Video's Fallout and is coming back for its upcoming Season 2, is also lined up to star in a comedy-horror about killer squirrels. Screen Daily reports that Purnell will star in The Scurry, which is currently filming in the United Kingdom. The movie tells the story of a park attendant, Purnell, who uses her skills to survive against a wave of killer squirrels.

True Brit Entertainment is co-producing and distributing the movie in the UK. Purnell joins a cast that also includes Rhys Ifans (Harry Potter, House of the Dragon). Olivia Cooke, another star of House of the Dragon, recently had to drop out due to scheduling conflicts. Some reports online suggest Purnell is replacing Cooke. The movie also stars Antonia Thomas and Paapa Essiedu.

One of the producers, James Scott, said, "Fallout is the biggest show on the planet right now, so to have the lead actress join our squirrel movie is incredibly exciting for the production team and our worldwide distribution partners."

True Brit's Zygi Kamasa said of Purnell, "She will be fantastic battling deranged killer squirrels."

Craig Roberts is directing The Scurry. He previously made the movies Just Jim, Eternal Beauty, and The Phantom of the Open. There is no word yet on a release date for The Scurry.

As for the Fallout series, Season 2 is now in the works. For more, check out everything you need to know about Fallout Season 2.