RichC2

It's funny, you have some massively popular shows that come and go, and you have others that actually made an impact on the cast, crew and found a place in pop culture.

Mike86

Yeah. Cranston was a decent enough actor before he was on Breaking Bad but the series really took him to new levels obviously and really expanded his skill set as an actor. He's said the role is probably going to be what defines his career.

RichC2

Yeah, it's rare an actor gets that chance. Usually a 7 season sitcom is going to define you no matter what, he proved it wrong.

Mike86

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/0...ushpmg00000024
I get the feeling that Cranston is just teasing about the possibility of Walt being alive. I just don't see him or Gilligan doing anything more following what was possibly one of the best series finales of all time. The only way I could see Walt coming back is if somehow the character pops up on Better Call Saul before his meth cooking days.

aktick

Yeah Cranston likes to fuck with people. I'm sure that's all it is.

Goat3001

I had a feeling this thread would be bumped today.

I too agree that Cranston was just messing around. He probably knew that the internet would go nuts.

With that said, if they decided to do a Breaking Bad/Walking Dead crossover with Zombie Walter White, count me in.

Geofferson

Yeah, I don't see this happening either. He's probably just toying around (part of his personality) and nothing more.

RichC2

Well we already know he'll probably show up on Better Call Saul at some point.

mnementh

Oops, I forgot the remake was on. The first four episodes aren't online anymore.

aktick

Saw a commercial for it while watching the World Cup on Univision. Pretty funny how exactly they tried to replicate the looks of the characters.

Bill Needle

It cracked me up when I saw some of the character names:

Walter White -> Walter Blanco
Saul Goodman -> Saúl Bueno

windom

So what poet has initials WB that they can use in this version?

RichC2

He'll quote Warren Buffet.

Bill Needle

Did Yeats go by "W. B." with his friends when they hung out at the pub?

mnementh

Episodes of the remake are online for now.

Jason

I don't see how Walter could appear on Better Call Saul, unless they want to piss all over the continuity from Breaking Bad. Maybe he could be in front of him in line in a store or something, or a tan Aztec could drive by at some point.

Now Hank, on the other hand, is a shoe in. From his demeanor, he had obviously had dealings with Saul before the show.

JTH182

Not sure what this guy has to do with Breaking Bad

Mike86

I'm almost certain they'll find a way to work a Walt cameo or two into Better Call Saul. Probably nothing major but it wouldn't surprise me one bit if he shows up somehow.

My Other Self

I dunno. Aaron Paul had said that they were going to fit Jesse in to an episode or two somehow (which is more plausible than Walter, I would think) and then decided against it.

One thing that has bugged me was Gilligan questioning his confidence in proceeding with the show. It could be just because they're two weeks behind schedule but if there's any doubt in his mind this will work then I don't know how it will affect the fans.

Dean Norris has also said he has no interest in reprising his role. In any post-Breaking Bad interviews he almost sounds like he has some animosity of being associated with the character of Hank.

Mike86

Well I think that's natural. Let's be honest, Breaking Bad was close to perfect for a television series. To try and create a prequel series in the same universe could be a bad idea because if it's not as good or isn't as well received by fans/critics I could see that being a disappointing thing to Gilligan and to those involved with both shows. Sometimes it's just best to leave things as they are and not try and milk more because something is popular. I think that's the mindset of Dean Norris too. I think he's grateful for the role of Hank but he thinks that the book should be closed on that character and that universe.

Also I could swear I've heard that Aaron Paul wants to be part of Better Call Saul. I don't think they'd just force his character into the series but there's plenty of ways that it could work. Show him hanging around with Badger and Skinny Pete in his earlier days as a druggie and whatnot. Walt is a bit harder but I'm sure they could find a way for him to cameo.

Jackskeleton

It's odd that the one character who would make the most sense of running into Saul is the one character the actor just doesn't want to play again.

Dean Norris is happy, or at least wants to leave Hank behind. I mean, I respect him for not wanting to beat down the character anymore, but it would be the one person who Saul could cross paths with on the show and make the most sense.

My Other Self

He definitely does, but recently said it won't happen.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/0...n_5492079.html

DthRdrX

I'd love for them to give us the back story on Gus via the prequel, but I'm not sure if the tone of the new show will allow for it. (Since they are aiming at more comedy than BB was) We know Mike is going to be on the show and he's really working for Gus and not Saul ....

slabinskia

While I don't feel like enough time has passed since the series ended and I'm sure there will be a heavy response in favor of this show, I will ask. When you compare Breaking Bad to other dramas, where would you rank it. You have to judge it as a whole and not just season 4-end.

I didn't start watching BB until a few years in and there were a few times I thought about giving up because at times the slow burn was really slow but did it ever pay off in the end.

johnnysd

As a whole series? I think it is the high point of original drama programming for television. It is almost perfect. I think I like a couple shows more though, but only a couple and after that there is a huge gap to other shows,