Bob Odenkirk reflects on how he was cast in his career-defining role as the criminal lawyer Saul Goodman in the beloved drama Breaking Bad.
Bob Odenkirk reflects on how he was cast in Breaking Bad. Primarily a comedy writer and actor, Odenkirk originated the role of Walt and Jesse's criminal lawyer, Saul Goodman, in Breaking Bad season 2, episode 8, aptly titled "Better Call Saul.
SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT During a recent appearance on WIRED's Autocomplete Interview in which guests answer the internet's most searched questions about themselves, Odenkirk reflected on how he was originally cast in his career-defining role on Breaking Bad. The Emmy-nominated actor credits creator Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould, who co-wrote the episode in which Saul first appears and happened to be fans of Odenkirk's sketch series Mr. Show.
How did Bob Odenkirk get cast in Breaking Bad? A real good question and when I hesitated to ask, because I didn't want to get kicked out of Breaking Bad. I didn't want them to rethink their choice. And Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould who wrote the character of Saul Goodman into the first script that he was in Breaking Bad were both fans of Mr. Show and both thought I was the guy to play the part. I don't know why.
Bob Odenkirk Was Perfect As Saul Goodman Before Breaking Bad changed Odenkirk's career, he was primarily known for comedy, including starring in the HBO sketch series Mr. Show with Bob and David. This panned out perfectly for Odenkirk's aspiration to make the jump from comedy to drama, as Gilligan has a preference for casting comedic actors since he believes having a background in comedy helps an actor understand the underlying humanity of drama.
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