Steve Zahn insists he never came close to playing Walter White. During a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Zahn, 58, disputed Bryan Cranston’s claim in his 2016 memoir, “A Life in Parts,” that Zahn was in the running for Cranston’s iconic role in “Breaking Bad.” “No,” Zahn simply replied when asked about the casting rumor. … Read more
Breaking bleak. “Breaking Bad” creator Vince Gilligan’s new show “Pluribus” is off-the-wall, unique, and sure to be an instant Emmys contender – if you can handle how depressing it is. Now streaming on AppleTV+ (with new episodes out Fridays), it stars “Breaking Bad” and “Better Call Saul” alum Rhea Seehorn. It may appeal to viewers … Read more
There’s a new villain living in Walter White’s house. Joanne Quintana grew up in the ranch-style home in Albuquerque, New Mexico, during the filming of “Breaking Bad,” which aired from 2008 to 2013. Now, Quintana has to deal with fans of the show flocking to the famous house to take pictures — much to her chagrin. … Read more
The indelible lead character from the “Breaking Bad” streaming series has a new starring role in a public service ad campaign against littering in New Mexico. The 15- and 30-second ad spots were unveiled Thursday at an arthouse movie theater in Santa Fe’s urban railyard district. Local officials hope actor Bryan Cranston ‘s brief reprise … Read more
Somehow, Quentin Tarantino combined “Breaking Bad” with Larry David. And he delivered “Pulp Fiction.” “Breaking Bad” features scenes that leave you downright gobsmacked, and “Pulp” is rife with them – Mia’s overdose, Butch’s girlfriend forgetting his watch, Marvin being shot in the face and the ultimate scene of the robbery at the diner where Vincent … Read more
If you have an extra 200-square-feet of empty, windowless space laying around, Richie Romero might want to turn it into a sushi bar. The 48-year-old restaurateur and nightlife impresario, and his partners, Mike Sinensky and Erika London, have turned tiny utility spaces into a growing empire of buzzy, bento-box-sized sushi bars Customers love the offbeat … Read more
Saul Goodman didn’t always feel called upon. Bob Odenkirk claims he felt like a “guest” in his role as lawyer Saul Goodman on the hit AMC series “Breaking Bad.” “They were very good people to include me because I really was popping in,” Odenkirk, 61, told Jimmy Kimmel about the cast Wednesday. “I felt very … Read more
Bryan Cranston told James Corden to fetch him some coffee during the pair’s first meeting. The “Breaking Bad” alum hilariously thought that the former “Late Late Show” host was his waiter during an impromptu encounter in LA years ago. Appearing on “Today with Hoda & Jenna,” the duo recalled their first interaction which Corden looked … Read more
Mark Margolis, who received an Emmy nomination for playing the silent but deadly, bell-ringing cartel boss Hector Salamanca in “Breaking Bad” and “Better Call Saul,” has died. He was 83. The prolific actor died Thursday at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City after a short illness, his son, actor and Knitting Factory Entertainment CEO … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. “Breaking Bad” and “Ozark” are unquestionably two of television’s most prestigious 21st-century programs. Now, you can see stars from both shows live on Broadway in Tony Award-winning writer … Read more
Aida Turturro, who guest-stars Tuesday night on “New Amsterdam,” likens series star Ryan Eggold to a very special person in her life. “Jimmy was loving and Ryan is like that,” Turturro, 60, told The Post, alluding to “The Sopranos” star James Gandolfini, mob boss Tony Soprano and kid brother to spunky Janice (Turturro) on the … Read more