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‘Sugar’ Star Anna Gunn on “True Gent” Colin Farrell, ‘Breaking Bad’ Reunions and Rian Johnson’s Unforgettable Gesture

It had been a minute since Anna Gunn felt the anticipation of an intriguing script hitting her inbox. Understandably, the incomparable writing she received for a combined decade on Deadwood and Breaking Bad set a high bar. But then the Colin Farrell-led Apple TV+ series Sugar came along.  Created by Mark Protosevich and executive produced […]

Giancarlo Esposito Says He Was So Broke He Considered Arranging His Own Murder

Giancarlo Esposito looked back at his financial struggles this week, recalling a time when he considered ordering his own murder in pursuit of a life insurance payout for his family. During an appearance on SiriusXM’s Jim & Sam show, Esposito said he went through two bankruptcies before landing Breaking Bad, as well as a foreclosure […]

Most Memorable SAG Awards Moments, From All the Cast Reunions to Meryl Streep’s Mic Mishap

The 30th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards were filled with memorable moments, from humorous to heartfelt ones. From Meryl Streep crashing into a microphone onstage to Billie Eilish autographing Melissa McCarthy’s face and Lily Gladstone making history with her best actress in a film win, here are some of the most memorable moments from the […]

‘Breaking Bad’ Stars Playfully Bicker While Presenting SAG Drama Ensemble Award to ‘Succession’ Cast

The stars of Breaking Bad gathered Saturday for a profanity-laden reunion to present the trophy for best drama series ensemble to the cast of Succession at the 2024 SAG Awards. Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul, Anna Gunn, Bob Odenkirk, Jonathan Banks, Dean Norris and R.J. Mitte were among those gathered to represent Breaking Bad, celebrating the […]

Hollywood Reporter Critics Pick the 50 Best TV Shows of the 21st Century (So Far)

Over the course of a few months, several Zoom meetings, lots of emails and countless Excel spreadsheets, three THR TV critics joined forces to hash out, and rank, what they consider the greatest shows since 2000.

‘Breaking Bad’ Castmembers Reunite on Picket Line, Express Concerns Over AI: “You Are Dehumanizing the Workforce”

Several Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul castmembers came together on the picket line Tuesday to support fellow striking actors and writers. “We’re here in solidarity with all of us, with all of our brothers and sisters who are affected by this, and the WGA and SAG,” Bryan Cranston said to a crowd outside Sony […]

Bryan Cranston, Bob Odenkirk, Darren Aronofsky Remember Mark Margolis: “A Really Good Actor and a Lovely Human Being”

Bryan Cranston, Darren Aronofsky, Dean Norris and Better Call Saul showrunner Peter Gould are among those remembering their late colleague, actor Mark Margolis, who died Thursday at the age of 83 after a short illness. Margolis was a journeyman actor who delivered a memorable performance as the bell-ringing drug runner Hector Salamanca on Breaking Bad […]

Mark Margolis, Actor on ‘Breaking Bad’ and ‘Better Call Saul,’ Dies at 83

He received an Emmy nom for portraying Hector Salamanca on those shows and appeared in 'Scarface,' 'Ace Ventura: Pet Detective,' 'Oz' and six Darren Aronofsky movies.

Aaron Paul Talks Traumatic ‘Black Mirror’ Episode, ‘Breaking Bad’ Reunions and Why He Gravitates to Heavier Roles

[This story contains spoilers for the Black Mirror season six episode “Beyond the Sea.”] Aaron Paul’s live-action debut on Black Mirror has been five-and-a-half years in the making.  In December 2017, Paul had a voice cameo on one of Black Mirror’s signature episodes, “USS Callister,” as series creator Charlie Brooker wanted to add another wrinkle […]

‘Breaking Bad’: 31 Most Badass Quotes

The Hollywood Reporter rounds up the best quotes from the TV series 'Breaking Bad' and its movie follow-up, 'El Camino.'

Bill Hader on That ‘Barry’ Time Jump and Shadowing the ‘Better Call Saul’ Writers

[This story contains spoilers for Barry season four, episode five, “Tricky Legacies.”] Barry star Bill Hader didn’t care how Barry and Sally got to where they were going; his only concern was that they were there.  Written and directed by Hader, the fifth episode of Barry’s final season confirms that the ending of episode four […]

Bryan Cranston Revives ‘Breaking Bad’ Character Walter White for PopCorners’ Super Bowl Ad

Walter White is back. Bryan Cranston is stepping back into the shoes of the character he played for five seasons on AMC’s Emmy Award-winning drama Breaking Bad for PopCorners. The Frito-Lay snack brand teased the reveal on Instagram in December but waited until today to release the full image of Cranston as White clutching a […]