Author: Brian Truitt / Source: USA TODAY
Bob Odenkirk, star of ‘Breaking Bad’ spin-off ‘Better Call Saul,’ says he’s relieved that the show is a hit with audiences and critics. (April 11) AP
SAN DIEGO – Pop culture is still addicted to Walter White and Jesse Pinkman.
Especially Aaron Paul.“I love Jesse. I love that guy so much. I miss him!” Paul said of the young meth-cooking business partner to Bryan Cranston’s middle-aged Walt at a 10th anniversary Comic-Con panel for “Breaking Bad.”
“Arguably the greatest show that’s ever been on television” – at least according to panel moderator and ”Bad” actor Bill Burr – the AMC drug drama ran for five acclaimed seasons telling the story of chemistry teacher Walter White and his turning to the criminal life of a drug kingpin after being diagnosed with terminal cancer.
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“I never knew it would turn into this,” creator Vince Gilligan said about the show’s success alongside much of his cast during the Comic-Con presentation. With Walt, he just “wanted to start with a character who was very (empathetic and sympathetic), and then shake off all of the fans of the show like dog ticks.”
Here are five fun facts from the “Breaking Bad” reunion:
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