Ten years after the end of Breaking Bad, series creator Vince Gilligan hinted in the columns of Variety that he had no intention of developing a spin-off of this cult literary character.
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After Better Call Saul, which ended in August 2022 after six seasons NetflixVince Gilligan, the man behind the Breaking Bad series, is not idle and is already working on developing a new series with Rhea Seehorn in “a very different role than the one she played in Better Call Saul.” Contrary to what some fans think, Wycaro, the American producer’s new television project, will have no connection to the world of Breaking Bad. It has to be said that Vince Gilligan is really done with the cult series. The screenwriter also has no desire to see a spin-off centered around this character.
Vince Gilligan (Breaking Bad): “I have no interest in that happening”
After Vince Gilligan got an insight into the lives of Walter White and Jesse Pinkman in “Breaking Bad,” he confirmed in an interview with the media magazine “Variety” that he had absolutely no desire to be involved in the production of “Breaking Bad.” to deal witha spin-off centered around Walter White’s son. “Every now and then I think about these characters and dream about what might have happened to Walt’s family after that finale. Anna Gunn and RJ Mitte are such wonderful people who play such interesting roles. “I can’t help but wish for it.” “A happy ending for her. When Breaking Bad ends, it’s not a very happy ending at all for these characters, but it shows that their lives go on,” he said. explained.
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Breaking Bad: That idea that will never see the light of day
“I would like to think they are doing better. I would hate the idea of Walt Jr. following in Walt’s footsteps into the world of crime. This is probably the kind of plot someone will dream up in 10 or 15 years – Walter Jr. as an Albuquerque crime boss who succeeds where his father failed. I can guarantee you at this point that I have no interest in this happening,” he continued. And concluded: “It is therefore unlikely.” The only attractive thing about this idea is working with RJ Mitte again because he is a wonderful actor and a lovely guy. But it would be really depressing to do that. That would be a bad lesson to learn from the show if there are lessons to be learned from it.”
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