Ella Purnell, known for her roles in video game adaptations like Fallout and Arcane, has expressed a desire to step away from future gaming projects. During her discussion at MCM x EGX 2024, Purnell reflected on her luck in landing two successful video game roles while admitting she is not a gamer. She highlighted concerns about being typecast as the "video game girl," indicating her intention to explore more diverse acting opportunities beyond the gaming realm. As video game adaptations gain popularity, the quality varies widely, and Purnell aims to avoid becoming a fixture in that space

nWill Ella Purnell continue to appear in video game adaptations?

While Purnell is open to her current roles continuing, she intends to avoid taking on new video game adaptation projects to prevent being typecast. She feels she has much more to offer as an actress in various genres

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Baldur’s Gate and Fallout are both iconic franchises in the gaming world. Fallout is known for its post-apocalyptic RPG gameplay, while Arcane is based on the popular MOBA game League of Legends. Purnell's performances in these adaptations have contributed to the resurgence in quality of video game adaptations, countering the trend of mediocre releases in the past. Her engagement with both properties showcases the crossover potential between gaming and television, further expanding the medium's narrative possibilities