Imagine watching Nick at Nite back when shows from the 1950s through to the '70s dominated the programming block. It just so happens that "Gilligan's Island" season 1, episode 19, "Gilligan Meets Jungle Boy," is on. By and large, you know what to expect: Gilligan (Bob Denver) getting up to slapstick mayhem; Jonas Grumby, aka "The Skipper" (Alan Hale Jr.), on the verge of blowing a fuse over his first mate's antics; and the shipwrecked passengers of the SS Minnow staging yet another comically failed attempt in their Sisyphean quest to escape the titular island. Sherwood Schwartz's supremely silly sitcom series was nothing if not consistent in its formula.
It's at this point that a 13-year-old Kurt Russell shows up with no shirt and a leopard loincloth on.
"Jungle Boy" does indeed hit all the anticipated beats for an episode of "Gilligan's Island." It also, in true to form fashion,...
It's at this point that a 13-year-old Kurt Russell shows up with no shirt and a leopard loincloth on.
"Jungle Boy" does indeed hit all the anticipated beats for an episode of "Gilligan's Island." It also, in true to form fashion,...
- 6/3/2024
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
Well, this certainly was a cinematic rollercoaster that pushed the boundaries of pop culture crossovers. In a spectacular fan-made video that’s nothing short of peak cinema, we recently witnessed the indomitable Gus Fring (portrayed by Giancarlo Esposito) striding through the mayhem with his signature calm, while a pantheon of heroes tried to hinder his progress.
Indeed, we saw a number of acclaimed A-list action heroes of Tinseltown—from the muscular Arnold Schwarzenegger to the stoic resolve of Keanu Reeves’ character, even the lightning-fast reflexes of The Flash—struggle to hold Gus Fring back.
Giancarlo Esposito as Gus Fring | Gran Via Productions
But that’s not all; even Tom Cruise, donning his iconic Top Gun bravado, took a crack at stopping the unflappable Fring, only to learn that some villains simply can’t be grounded. Gustavo Fring (Esposito) is a principal antagonist in the crime drama series, Breaking Bad and...
Indeed, we saw a number of acclaimed A-list action heroes of Tinseltown—from the muscular Arnold Schwarzenegger to the stoic resolve of Keanu Reeves’ character, even the lightning-fast reflexes of The Flash—struggle to hold Gus Fring back.
Giancarlo Esposito as Gus Fring | Gran Via Productions
But that’s not all; even Tom Cruise, donning his iconic Top Gun bravado, took a crack at stopping the unflappable Fring, only to learn that some villains simply can’t be grounded. Gustavo Fring (Esposito) is a principal antagonist in the crime drama series, Breaking Bad and...
- 5/28/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Back in 1961, Newt Minow, then the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, gave an infamous speech about the state of modern television. Minow, who had just been appointed to his position, noted that nothing is better than good TV, "But when television is bad," he said, "nothing is worse." He invited his listeners to sit and watch any random 24 hours of TV and assured them that "what you will observe is a vast wasteland."
"You will see," he continued, "a procession of game shows, formula comedies about totally unbelievable families, blood and thunder, mayhem, violence, sadism, murder, Western bad men, Western good men, private eyes, gangsters, more violence, and cartoons. And endlessly, commercials — many screaming, cajoling, and offending." More than anything, he said, you will find boredom. Minow believed that there was a disconnect between what TV stations were providing and what an intelligent viewing public wanted to see.
Some...
"You will see," he continued, "a procession of game shows, formula comedies about totally unbelievable families, blood and thunder, mayhem, violence, sadism, murder, Western bad men, Western good men, private eyes, gangsters, more violence, and cartoons. And endlessly, commercials — many screaming, cajoling, and offending." More than anything, he said, you will find boredom. Minow believed that there was a disconnect between what TV stations were providing and what an intelligent viewing public wanted to see.
Some...
- 5/25/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Vince Gilligan’s Breaking Bad is still remembered by fans for being one of the best drama series of all time. Delving into the story of Walter White/Heisenberg, the series saw the chemistry teacher become one of the biggest suppliers of pure crystal meth in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
The narrative, comprising a total of 5 seasons, gave viewers some of the goriest, most dramatic scenes of all time. This includes the glorious fifth episode of Season 5, Dead Freight, which saw Walter White and his crew pull off an incredible methylamine raid that they needed to produce well, Crystal Meth.
Vince Gilligan, creator of Breaking Bad. | Gage Skidmore, Wikimedia Commons
As it turns out, the incredible heist, although pulled off in spectacular fashion, had initially been visualized starkly differently by creator Vince Gilligan. He wanted to use a giant Sikorsky skycrane helicopter for the heist, an idea which the crew eventually...
The narrative, comprising a total of 5 seasons, gave viewers some of the goriest, most dramatic scenes of all time. This includes the glorious fifth episode of Season 5, Dead Freight, which saw Walter White and his crew pull off an incredible methylamine raid that they needed to produce well, Crystal Meth.
Vince Gilligan, creator of Breaking Bad. | Gage Skidmore, Wikimedia Commons
As it turns out, the incredible heist, although pulled off in spectacular fashion, had initially been visualized starkly differently by creator Vince Gilligan. He wanted to use a giant Sikorsky skycrane helicopter for the heist, an idea which the crew eventually...
- 5/21/2024
- by Rishabh Bhatnagar
- FandomWire
"Breaking Bad" is one of the great television tragedies of all time, following high school chemistry teacher Walter White (Bryan Cranston) on an incredible downward spiral after he decides to start dealing meth in the wake of a devastating health diagnosis. There are quite a few truly soul-crushing moments throughout the show's five-season run because no one was really safe and major characters could get taken out in an instant — heck, even the show's beating heart, Jesse (Aaron Paul), almost bought the farm back in season 1! But one of the most heart-wrenching scenes of all has nothing to do with death, instead happening when Walt abducts his infant daughter, Holly, in the season 5 scorcher "Ozymandias."
In an oral history of the seminal episode for The Ringer, director Rian Johnson, writer and executive producer Moira Walley-Beckett, and Cranston revealed that the most devastating part of that scene was actually improvised by the child actor playing Holly,...
In an oral history of the seminal episode for The Ringer, director Rian Johnson, writer and executive producer Moira Walley-Beckett, and Cranston revealed that the most devastating part of that scene was actually improvised by the child actor playing Holly,...
- 5/19/2024
- by Danielle Ryan
- Slash Film
Jim Backus' first major acting gig was playing a snotty millionaire named Dexter Hayes on the 1940 radio serial "Society Girl." This was to kick off a decades-long career in radio, film, and television, wherein Backus invented multiple indelible characters that remain a part of the pop fabric to this very day. He appeared on "The Jack Benny Program" and even briefly had his own TV show, "The Jim Backus Show" in 1957. He famously played the voice of Mr. Magoo from 1949 until his death in 1989, and starred in "Rebel Without a Cause." He was adept at playing clueless weirdos and self-absorbed egotists, although he had a great deal of comedic range. Be sure to listen to his hit comedy single "Delicious!" sometime. He elicits laughter without saying anything. I could list more credits, but we'd be here all day; Backus starred in over 100 films and shorts, and several dozen TV shows.
- 5/18/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Prior to 1964 -- the year "Gilligan's Island" debuted, comedian and actor Jerry Van Dyke already had an expanding showbiz career. In 1963 alone, he appeared in the films "The Courtship of Eddie's Father," "Palm Springs Weekend," and "McClintock!" He also had a few guest appearances on his brother's sitcom "The Dick Van Dyke Show," and regularly turned up on talk shows to perform and converse.
It was in 1964 that Van Dyke was offered the title role in Sherwood Schwartz's "Gilligan's Island," still in development at the time. Van Dyke couldn't have predicted that "Gilligan's Island" would last for 98 episodes and become one of the most widely recognized sitcoms in TV history, so turning it down didn't seem like much of an event. As the public now knows, the title role in "Gilligan's Island" went to comedian Bob Denver, star of "The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis."
Van Dyke would subsequently...
It was in 1964 that Van Dyke was offered the title role in Sherwood Schwartz's "Gilligan's Island," still in development at the time. Van Dyke couldn't have predicted that "Gilligan's Island" would last for 98 episodes and become one of the most widely recognized sitcoms in TV history, so turning it down didn't seem like much of an event. As the public now knows, the title role in "Gilligan's Island" went to comedian Bob Denver, star of "The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis."
Van Dyke would subsequently...
- 5/11/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
The premise of Sherwood Schwartz's '60s sitcom "Gilligan's Island" is laid out clearly in its theme song. Five passengers set sail on the S.S. Minnow with its captain and first mate, hoping to enjoy a three-hour tour of Hawaii. The ship hit rough weather, however, was dragged many miles off course, and washed up on the shores of an uncharted tropical island. The seven characters had to use their wits to survive, along with the contents of the inexplicably massive suitcases they all brought along. "Gilligan's Island" took place in a broad, slapstick universe, so any concerns of actual survival weren't addressed in any kind of meaningful way; Gilligan (Bob Denver) seemed to gain sustenance from energy-producing pratfalls.
One of the castaways was Ginger Grant (Tina Louise), a glamorous professional actor who brought along a lifetime supply of eyeliner. Throughout the series, Ginger would tell stories about...
One of the castaways was Ginger Grant (Tina Louise), a glamorous professional actor who brought along a lifetime supply of eyeliner. Throughout the series, Ginger would tell stories about...
- 5/4/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
"Gilligan's Island" may be viewed as a classic sitcom now, but when the silly series about a group of island castaways aired from 1964 to 1967, it was far from a sure bet for its home network, CBS. As Laura Morowitz writes in the book "Critiquing the Sitcom," the series was "championed by the public" yet "routinely derided by critics." Anything but a classic in its time, the series ultimately became an enduring part of TV history thanks to its seemingly endless replays in syndication. According to Morowitz, it "would come to be the most repeated series in television history."
During its original airing, "Gilligan's Island" was pushed around the prime-time schedule like brussel sprouts on a picky kid's plate. It switched time slots three times during its relatively short run and was finally canceled in 1967. Except, the cancelation of "Gilligan's Island" wasn't straightforward; by several accounts, it came after the show had already seemingly been renewed,...
During its original airing, "Gilligan's Island" was pushed around the prime-time schedule like brussel sprouts on a picky kid's plate. It switched time slots three times during its relatively short run and was finally canceled in 1967. Except, the cancelation of "Gilligan's Island" wasn't straightforward; by several accounts, it came after the show had already seemingly been renewed,...
- 4/22/2024
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
The premise of Sherwood Schwartz's 1964 sitcom "Gilligan's Island" is succinctly laid out in its indelible theme song, written by Schwartz and George Wyle. The S.S. Minnow, helmed by Captain G. Jonas Grumby (Alan Hale) and his first officer Gilligan (Bob Denver) took on five passengers for a three-hour boat tour of Hawai'i. The ship hit some bad weather, got lost at sea, and washed up on an uncharted island somewhere in the Pacific. Now the two sailors, along with a millionaire (Jim Backus), his wife (Natalie Schafer), a movie star (Tina Louise), a professor (Russel Johnson), and a lottery-winning tourist (Dawn Wells), have to learn to survive, all to comedic effect.
"Gilligan's Island" has no themes of actual survival, instead rolling with its slapstick elements; the series clearly takes place in a cartoon reality. As such, the characters play as broad archetypes, mugging and screaming in an unrealistic fashion.
"Gilligan's Island" has no themes of actual survival, instead rolling with its slapstick elements; the series clearly takes place in a cartoon reality. As such, the characters play as broad archetypes, mugging and screaming in an unrealistic fashion.
- 4/22/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
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 by Audrey Chon/Simon Kinberg, the neo-noir show ended up being one of a couple recent Breaking Bad reunions for Gunn. Co-heads of Apple TV+ programming, Jamie Erlicht and Zack Van Amburg, served as presidents at Sony Pictures Television when Vince Gilligan walked through their doors with his Breaking Bad pilot script, and on top of having a hand in Gunn joining Sugar, the two executives have been busy recruiting their former Breaking Bad collaborators to their acclaimed streamer, including Gilligan and his still-untitled upcoming series; Jonathan Banks and director-ep Michelle MacLaren for Constellation...
Created by Mark Protosevich and executive produced by Audrey Chon/Simon Kinberg, the neo-noir show ended up being one of a couple recent Breaking Bad reunions for Gunn. Co-heads of Apple TV+ programming, Jamie Erlicht and Zack Van Amburg, served as presidents at Sony Pictures Television when Vince Gilligan walked through their doors with his Breaking Bad pilot script, and on top of having a hand in Gunn joining Sugar, the two executives have been busy recruiting their former Breaking Bad collaborators to their acclaimed streamer, including Gilligan and his still-untitled upcoming series; Jonathan Banks and director-ep Michelle MacLaren for Constellation...
- 4/19/2024
- by Brian Davids
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Vince Gilligan’s Breaking Bad introduced some of the most iconic characters in the latter half of the show. While initially focused on Bryan Cranston’s Walter White and Aaron Paul’s Jesse Pinkman, the acclaimed series introduced crucial characters like Jesse Plemons’ Todd Alquist, later in Season 5.
Jesse Plemons as Todd Alquist in Breaking Bad
While the actor undoubtedly left a huge impact on fans with his shockingly violent actions in the show, Jesse Plemons revealed initially struggling to understand his character’s mindset. Trying to figure out Todd’s motivations and personality, Plemons even cornered a few Breaking Bad writers. However, as they appeared terrified of him, the actor became even more confused about his character, until Vince Gilligan dropped the cruel twist.
Jesse Plemons Tried Pulling Out Details on His Character From the Writers
As Vince Gilligan’s Breaking Bad opens the door to other iconic characters...
Jesse Plemons as Todd Alquist in Breaking Bad
While the actor undoubtedly left a huge impact on fans with his shockingly violent actions in the show, Jesse Plemons revealed initially struggling to understand his character’s mindset. Trying to figure out Todd’s motivations and personality, Plemons even cornered a few Breaking Bad writers. However, as they appeared terrified of him, the actor became even more confused about his character, until Vince Gilligan dropped the cruel twist.
Jesse Plemons Tried Pulling Out Details on His Character From the Writers
As Vince Gilligan’s Breaking Bad opens the door to other iconic characters...
- 4/14/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
In 1989, "Weird Al" Yankovic released a song called "Isle Thing," a parody of Tone Lōc's 1988 hit "Wild Thing." In Yankovic's version, the song's narrator met an attractive woman at the Circle-k and went back to her place, presumably for some active coitus. Instead, however, the woman eschewed sex for a marathon of "Gilligan's Island" reruns. The narrator immediately began to recognize the logical inconsistencies in Sherwood Schwartz's beloved 1963 sitcom, notably that the Professor (Russell Johnson) could build a nuclear reactor using only coconuts, but wasn't able to construct a boat to escape the desert island he and the castaways were stranded on. Yankovic also noted that "those homeboys brought an awful lot for just a three-hour tour."
The premise of "Gilligan's Island" is made clear in the show's opening theme song. Two sailors and five guests were to take a three-hour boat tour around Hawai'i when they hit bad weather,...
The premise of "Gilligan's Island" is made clear in the show's opening theme song. Two sailors and five guests were to take a three-hour boat tour around Hawai'i when they hit bad weather,...
- 3/18/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Exclusive: Karolina Wydra (Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D.) has landed a lead role opposite Rhea Seehorn in the upcoming Apple TV+ series from Breaking Bad creator and Better Call Saul co-creator Vince Gilligan, Deadline has learned. The untitled project, described as a blended, grounded genre drama, has a two-season straight-to-series order.
Per usual, Gilligan is keeping all information about the show under lock and key, so Apple TV+ and producing studio Sony Pictures Television declined comment.
Believed to be a departure from the world of drugs and crime he explored in Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, the new series has been jokingly nicknamed “Breaking Good.”
“After 15 years, I figured it was time to take a break from writing antiheroes… and who’s more heroic than the brilliant Rhea Seehorn?” Gilligan said at the time of the series’ announcement.
A fun, mild sci-fi series told through the point of view of Seehorn’s character,...
Per usual, Gilligan is keeping all information about the show under lock and key, so Apple TV+ and producing studio Sony Pictures Television declined comment.
Believed to be a departure from the world of drugs and crime he explored in Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, the new series has been jokingly nicknamed “Breaking Good.”
“After 15 years, I figured it was time to take a break from writing antiheroes… and who’s more heroic than the brilliant Rhea Seehorn?” Gilligan said at the time of the series’ announcement.
A fun, mild sci-fi series told through the point of view of Seehorn’s character,...
- 3/14/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Remember "Gilligan's Island?" Yes, the widely-loved American sitcom that earned massive popularity throughout its 98-episode run from 1978 to 1982, and featured an ensemble cast including Bob Denver, Natalie Schafer, Alan Hale Jr., and Russell Johnson. The show took the castaway trope and remolded it as a comedy in which seven castaways attempt to survive on an island after they're shipwrecked, which is further complicated by the shenanigans of the ship's first mate, Gilligan (Denver).
Among this cast of colorful characters is the Professor (Johnson) — the only level-headed person among the castaways, who uses his scientific background to create little devices to make their stay on the island more hospitable. While Johnson perfectly conveyed the subtle comedy inherent in his role (a running gag being his ability to create almost anything using bamboo and coconuts), the actor also embodied serious, dramatic roles in "The Twilight Zone," where he appeared in two separate...
Among this cast of colorful characters is the Professor (Johnson) — the only level-headed person among the castaways, who uses his scientific background to create little devices to make their stay on the island more hospitable. While Johnson perfectly conveyed the subtle comedy inherent in his role (a running gag being his ability to create almost anything using bamboo and coconuts), the actor also embodied serious, dramatic roles in "The Twilight Zone," where he appeared in two separate...
- 11/18/2023
- by Debopriyaa Dutta
- Slash Film
Nothing pairs better with mass conspicuous consumption quite like pop culture nostalgia bait. And in that spirit, with the holiday season officially around the corner now that Halloween has come and gone, much of the original cast of Mean Girls has reunited for a Walmart Black Friday ad.
The spot — dropped on a Wednesday, obviously — features Lindsay Lohan, Lacey Chabert, and Amanda Seyfried reprising their roles as adult versions of Cady, Gretchen, and Karen. (Of the core four, only Rachel McAdams, who played Regina George, did not appear.)
Navigating the...
The spot — dropped on a Wednesday, obviously — features Lindsay Lohan, Lacey Chabert, and Amanda Seyfried reprising their roles as adult versions of Cady, Gretchen, and Karen. (Of the core four, only Rachel McAdams, who played Regina George, did not appear.)
Navigating the...
- 11/1/2023
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
Ten years ago, "Breaking Bad" concluded one of the best runs in television history in pitch-perfect fashion. The final episode, "Felina," wrapped up Walter White's story in a pretty badass way by having the brilliant teacher-turned-meth-dealer shoot up Uncle Jack and his gang to free Jesse. It paid off a moment from the season's first episode, in which we see Walt buying an M60 machine gun, yet we don't have any idea what he plans to do with it. As it turns out, the writers had absolutely no idea either — at least not at first.
/Film's own Devin Meenan recently spoke with series creator Vince Gilligan in honor of the tenth anniversary of the "Breaking Bad" series finale. During the conversation, they discussed the plotline involving that M60 machine gun. According to Gilligan, they wrote themselves into a corner. Gilligan and the other writers had a really hard time figuring...
/Film's own Devin Meenan recently spoke with series creator Vince Gilligan in honor of the tenth anniversary of the "Breaking Bad" series finale. During the conversation, they discussed the plotline involving that M60 machine gun. According to Gilligan, they wrote themselves into a corner. Gilligan and the other writers had a really hard time figuring...
- 10/10/2023
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
There are few hours of television more heart-poundingly tense than the "Breaking Bad" train robbery episode "Dead Freight." When I saw it for the first time, a relative came home to find me excitedly pacing around the living room, trying to shake off the massive adrenaline rush that came from watching Walter White (Bryan Cranston) and Jesse Pinkman (Aaron Paul) pull off a seamless methylamine heist, only to have the moment undercut by rogue associate Todd's (Jesse Plemons) last-minute decision to murder a child who witnessed the crime. "Dead Freight" was thrilling a decade ago and it's still thrilling today. Somehow, though, I don't think it would've worked as well if it had involved a helicopter and a big vacuum hose.
Series creator Vince Gilligan spoke about the episode on the "Breaking Bad Insider" podcast after it aired, and was one of several people involved in the series who just...
Series creator Vince Gilligan spoke about the episode on the "Breaking Bad Insider" podcast after it aired, and was one of several people involved in the series who just...
- 10/8/2023
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
With Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul behind him, Vince Gilligan has been busy crafting a brand new series, which is going to be quite different from the world of crime and methamphetamine he’s been exploring for the last fifteen years.
The new series, which is still untitled, will star Rhea Seehorn, who starred alongside Bob Odenkirk on Better Call Saul. While speaking with Variety, Vince Gilligan gave an update on the new series. While it’s been said that it has a sci-fi element, Gilligan would call it “mild science fiction” over “heavy science fiction.“
Related Bryan Cranston rejected Breaking Bad reunion
“It’s going to be fun and different,” Gilligan said. “I have no prediction as to how folks to react to it — whether they’ll love it or hate it, or somewhere in the vast in-between. But I know it’s a story that interests me,...
The new series, which is still untitled, will star Rhea Seehorn, who starred alongside Bob Odenkirk on Better Call Saul. While speaking with Variety, Vince Gilligan gave an update on the new series. While it’s been said that it has a sci-fi element, Gilligan would call it “mild science fiction” over “heavy science fiction.“
Related Bryan Cranston rejected Breaking Bad reunion
“It’s going to be fun and different,” Gilligan said. “I have no prediction as to how folks to react to it — whether they’ll love it or hate it, or somewhere in the vast in-between. But I know it’s a story that interests me,...
- 10/5/2023
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
With the WGA guild strike over, writers’ rooms all over the industry are back open for business. And that includes the one for Vince Gilligan‘s upcoming show at Apple TV+ with “Better Call Saul” actress Rhea Seehorn. In a new sitdown with Variety, Gilligan talked about the 10th anniversary of the “Breaking Bad” finale and ChatGPT, among other things.
Continue reading Vince Gilligan Hints That His “Fun And Different” New Series With Rhea Seehorn Takes Place In Albuquerque & Is “Mild Science Fiction” at The Playlist.
Continue reading Vince Gilligan Hints That His “Fun And Different” New Series With Rhea Seehorn Takes Place In Albuquerque & Is “Mild Science Fiction” at The Playlist.
- 10/5/2023
- by Ned Booth
- The Playlist
Vince Gilligan may have created “Breaking Bad” epilogue film “El Camino” and prequel series “Better Call Saul,” but don’t expect “Heisenberg Jr.” any time soon.
Ten years after the “Breaking Bad” series finale, creator and showrunner Gilligan told Variety that he has “no interest” in a spinoff series centered around Walter White’s son Walt Jr., played by Rj Mitte.
“I’d hate the thought of Walt Jr. following in Walt’s footsteps in the crime business. That’s probably the kind of thing somebody will pitch 10 or 15 years from now — Walter Jr. as an Albuquerque crime lord succeeding where his father failed,” Gilligan said. “I could pretty much guarantee right now that I have no interest in seeing that happen. That’d be a sad tribute to the show.”
He continued, “It’s fun thinking about what would happen to the characters, but it doesn’t rise to the level of,...
Ten years after the “Breaking Bad” series finale, creator and showrunner Gilligan told Variety that he has “no interest” in a spinoff series centered around Walter White’s son Walt Jr., played by Rj Mitte.
“I’d hate the thought of Walt Jr. following in Walt’s footsteps in the crime business. That’s probably the kind of thing somebody will pitch 10 or 15 years from now — Walter Jr. as an Albuquerque crime lord succeeding where his father failed,” Gilligan said. “I could pretty much guarantee right now that I have no interest in seeing that happen. That’d be a sad tribute to the show.”
He continued, “It’s fun thinking about what would happen to the characters, but it doesn’t rise to the level of,...
- 10/5/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Like Kim Wexler poring over a new case file, we’ve been looking very closely for any details about Rhea Seehorn’s upcoming Apple TV+ series written by Vince Gilligan — and now we’ve hit the motherlode.
Gilligan dropped a few juicy hints about the project that reunites him with his Better Call Saul star Seehorn, telling our sister site Variety: “I wouldn’t call this heavy science fiction, I would call it mild science fiction… There’s no crime, and no methamphetamine. It’s going to be fun and different.”
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Gilligan dropped a few juicy hints about the project that reunites him with his Better Call Saul star Seehorn, telling our sister site Variety: “I wouldn’t call this heavy science fiction, I would call it mild science fiction… There’s no crime, and no methamphetamine. It’s going to be fun and different.”
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- 10/5/2023
- by Dave Nemetz
- TVLine.com
How Vince Gilligan And Breaking Bad's Writers Cooked Up A Perfect Final Season [Exclusive Interview]
September 29, 2013. On that Sunday, when the clocks hit 9:00pm Et, over 10 million viewers planted themselves before their television sets, ready to watch a new "Breaking Bad" episode for the last time. One of them was this future writer.
That 10 million strong audience sat awed as story threads — some 62 episodes in the making — were finally tied up in "Felina." Walter White (Bryan Cranston) snatched a pyrrhic victory from the jaws of defeat and made a marginal penance by accepting responsibility for his sins. Jesse Pinkman (Aaron Paul) drove off to an uncertain freedom, ringing out with a primal howl after a series' worth of suffering.
The reviews were stellar, a flood of Emmys followed, and with "Felina" as the cherry on top to an already beloved season 5, the reputation of "Breaking Bad" as one of television's titans was secured. 10 years on from "Felina," Heisenberg is definitely a name that people remember.
That 10 million strong audience sat awed as story threads — some 62 episodes in the making — were finally tied up in "Felina." Walter White (Bryan Cranston) snatched a pyrrhic victory from the jaws of defeat and made a marginal penance by accepting responsibility for his sins. Jesse Pinkman (Aaron Paul) drove off to an uncertain freedom, ringing out with a primal howl after a series' worth of suffering.
The reviews were stellar, a flood of Emmys followed, and with "Felina" as the cherry on top to an already beloved season 5, the reputation of "Breaking Bad" as one of television's titans was secured. 10 years on from "Felina," Heisenberg is definitely a name that people remember.
- 10/5/2023
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
It’s been a decade since Walter White parked his car, popped open his trunk and planted bullets into the neo-Nazis that stole his fortune, murdered Hank and kidnapped Jesse.
In what is widely considered one of television’s finest series finales, “Breaking Bad” laid its unlikely drug kingpin to rest and tied up the right amount of loose ends — while leaving enough intrigue to propel a Netflix movie and equally rich AMC prequel series. In “Felina,” an exiled Walt (Bryan Cranston) gets revenge, rescues his battered partner-turned-nemesis Jesse (Aaron Paul) and dies alone in a meth lab — a chemical equation that, for the last 10 years, has left fans debating whether the show had a happy ending.
Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the “Breaking Bad” finale, series creator and showrunner Vince Gilligan reflects with Variety on his favorite unsung moments of the AMC drama, the one thing he’d change...
In what is widely considered one of television’s finest series finales, “Breaking Bad” laid its unlikely drug kingpin to rest and tied up the right amount of loose ends — while leaving enough intrigue to propel a Netflix movie and equally rich AMC prequel series. In “Felina,” an exiled Walt (Bryan Cranston) gets revenge, rescues his battered partner-turned-nemesis Jesse (Aaron Paul) and dies alone in a meth lab — a chemical equation that, for the last 10 years, has left fans debating whether the show had a happy ending.
Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the “Breaking Bad” finale, series creator and showrunner Vince Gilligan reflects with Variety on his favorite unsung moments of the AMC drama, the one thing he’d change...
- 10/5/2023
- by Ethan Shanfeld
- Variety Film + TV
The following contains massive spoilers from Foundation’s Season 2 finale. Proceed accordingly.
Foundation wrapped Season 2 on a shocking note with the death of Salvor, who, according to Isaac Asimov’s classic novels (from which the show is adapted), was poised to die later in the series.
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In Friday’s finale, however,...
Foundation wrapped Season 2 on a shocking note with the death of Salvor, who, according to Isaac Asimov’s classic novels (from which the show is adapted), was poised to die later in the series.
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- 9/16/2023
- by Keisha Hatchett
- TVLine.com
It’s the sixty-fifth birthday of one of the greatest fictional characters ever to grace our television screens, yes – the character of Walter White is ready for retirement but before he puts his feet up there’s time for a little fun.
To wish Walter White well, and celebrate the 15th anniversary of the unsurpassed Breaking Bad, Sony Picture Home Entertainment have commissioned this stellar piece of artwork containing over a dozen references to Vince Gilligan’s show.
There are fifteen Breaking Bad Easter Eggs in the image below, from the obvious to the obscure, only true fans of the Double B will get them all! Take a look below…
Breaking Bad Picture Quiz – Walter White Turns 65!
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We’ve spotted most of them, but there are a couple still outstanding. We’re promised to have the full list emailed over to us by 6pm today, so you...
To wish Walter White well, and celebrate the 15th anniversary of the unsurpassed Breaking Bad, Sony Picture Home Entertainment have commissioned this stellar piece of artwork containing over a dozen references to Vince Gilligan’s show.
There are fifteen Breaking Bad Easter Eggs in the image below, from the obvious to the obscure, only true fans of the Double B will get them all! Take a look below…
Breaking Bad Picture Quiz – Walter White Turns 65!
©HECreative/lovebloodcreative.com
We’ve spotted most of them, but there are a couple still outstanding. We’re promised to have the full list emailed over to us by 6pm today, so you...
- 9/7/2023
- by Michael Walsh
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Gold Derby can exclusively reveal that Rhea Seehorn is entering the “Better Call Saul” episode “Waterworks” as her 2023 Emmy Award submission for Best Drama Supporting Actress. “Waterworks” aired on August 8, 2022, and is the 12th episode of the AMC show’s sixth and final season.
In “Waterworks,” Kim and Jimmy (Seehorn and fellow Emmy Award nominee Bob Odenkirk) finalize their divorce. The episode “primarily takes place after the events of ‘Breaking Bad,’ exploring Kim Wexler’s new life in Florida while continuing the story of Gene Takavic (Odenkirk) in Omaha, Nebraska.” “Waterworks” was written by “Better Call Saul” and “Breaking Bad” creator Vince Gilligan, who also directed the episode. It was the only “Better Call Saul” episode on which Gilligan had a solo writing credit and the first solo credit for the Emmy winner since the “Breaking Bad” series finale.
SEERhea Seehorn interview: ‘Better Call Saul’
This year marks the second...
In “Waterworks,” Kim and Jimmy (Seehorn and fellow Emmy Award nominee Bob Odenkirk) finalize their divorce. The episode “primarily takes place after the events of ‘Breaking Bad,’ exploring Kim Wexler’s new life in Florida while continuing the story of Gene Takavic (Odenkirk) in Omaha, Nebraska.” “Waterworks” was written by “Better Call Saul” and “Breaking Bad” creator Vince Gilligan, who also directed the episode. It was the only “Better Call Saul” episode on which Gilligan had a solo writing credit and the first solo credit for the Emmy winner since the “Breaking Bad” series finale.
SEERhea Seehorn interview: ‘Better Call Saul’
This year marks the second...
- 7/21/2023
- by Christopher Rosen and Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
This article contains spoilers for "Barry."
While developing "Better Call Saul," Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould first envisioned the show as a half-hour "case of the week" legal comedy. Each episode would be about Saul Goodman (Bob Odenkirk) dealing with his latest client, before the client of his lifetime — Walter White (Bryan Cranston) — came along in "Breaking Bad." If you've seen "Better Call Saul," you know they didn't take long to ditch that idea. Instead, the show was an hour-long dramedy about former con man Jimmy McGill trying to make an honest living — even though he was destined to fail. Instead of a show laughing at Saul Goodman's antics, we learned that the persona is a personification of Jimmy's tragic inability to grow.
Gilligan, speaking to Rolling Stone about the show "Better Call Saul" became, said:
"'Breaking Bad' is about 25-percent humor, 75-percent drama, and maybe this will be the reverse of that.
While developing "Better Call Saul," Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould first envisioned the show as a half-hour "case of the week" legal comedy. Each episode would be about Saul Goodman (Bob Odenkirk) dealing with his latest client, before the client of his lifetime — Walter White (Bryan Cranston) — came along in "Breaking Bad." If you've seen "Better Call Saul," you know they didn't take long to ditch that idea. Instead, the show was an hour-long dramedy about former con man Jimmy McGill trying to make an honest living — even though he was destined to fail. Instead of a show laughing at Saul Goodman's antics, we learned that the persona is a personification of Jimmy's tragic inability to grow.
Gilligan, speaking to Rolling Stone about the show "Better Call Saul" became, said:
"'Breaking Bad' is about 25-percent humor, 75-percent drama, and maybe this will be the reverse of that.
- 5/1/2023
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
Bob Odenkirk is taking the credit for Carol Burnett living another day on “Better Call Saul.”
The Emmy winner teased that he threatened to “walk” off production of the sixth and final season of “Better Call Saul” if her character was killed.
Burnett joined the AMC series as the mother of a cab driver whom Saul targets for a scam.
“They rewrote this scene exactly how I wanted it, but not how your so-called good friend ‘Better Call Saul’ executive producer Vince Gilligan had written it,” Odenkirk said during NBC special “90 Years of Laughter + Love,” in honor of Burnett’s 90th birthday (via Entertainment Weekly).
Odenkirk continued, “Carol, there’s something that you should know: Vince wanted my character to kill you in that scene. Look at him, he’s shaking his head. His exact words to me were, ‘Saul ends up killing Carol Burnett.’ And if I remember correctly,...
The Emmy winner teased that he threatened to “walk” off production of the sixth and final season of “Better Call Saul” if her character was killed.
Burnett joined the AMC series as the mother of a cab driver whom Saul targets for a scam.
“They rewrote this scene exactly how I wanted it, but not how your so-called good friend ‘Better Call Saul’ executive producer Vince Gilligan had written it,” Odenkirk said during NBC special “90 Years of Laughter + Love,” in honor of Burnett’s 90th birthday (via Entertainment Weekly).
Odenkirk continued, “Carol, there’s something that you should know: Vince wanted my character to kill you in that scene. Look at him, he’s shaking his head. His exact words to me were, ‘Saul ends up killing Carol Burnett.’ And if I remember correctly,...
- 4/27/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Pilots are the first and most essential steps in creating a show. They must entice potential viewers while introducing characters, setting up plotlines, and conveying the overall feel of what is to come with future episodes. It can be challenging for even experienced producers—many television series never make it past their pilots due to subpar writing or simply not connecting with viewer interests.
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But when done right, pilot episodes become iconic flag-bearers for entire TV shows; IMDb users have rated some highly among their all-time favorites. From intense action sequences to humor that sets the tone early on (think Friends), great pilots will always stay burnt into our memories as we look forward to more exciting adventures within any given story universe.
These are viewers’ all-time favorite TV series pilots as of 2023.
Top 10 Best TV Pilots According to IMDb...
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But when done right, pilot episodes become iconic flag-bearers for entire TV shows; IMDb users have rated some highly among their all-time favorites. From intense action sequences to humor that sets the tone early on (think Friends), great pilots will always stay burnt into our memories as we look forward to more exciting adventures within any given story universe.
These are viewers’ all-time favorite TV series pilots as of 2023.
Top 10 Best TV Pilots According to IMDb...
- 4/8/2023
- by Buddy TV
- buddytv.com
Spoilers for "Better Call Saul" follow.
In prequels, foregone conclusions are, well, foregone. The writers crafting the stories and the audiences watching them know ahead of time that the characters have to end in the spot where we first met them in the original story. Likewise, newly introduced characters who weren't in the original have to be taken off the board — sometimes lethally.
"Better Call Saul" acknowledges this from the beginning. The very first scene of the series actually takes place after "Breaking Bad" — former criminal lawyer Saul Goodman (Bob Odenkirk) is in hiding, living as Omaha Cinnabon manager Gene Takovic. As I've written before, the show comes with the built-in tragedy that "Slippin' Jimmy" McGill, a plucky lawyer trying to go straight, will one day become the consigliere of Walter "Heisenberg" White (Bryan Cranston).
There are five major characters in "Better Call Saul" who were nowhere to be seen...
In prequels, foregone conclusions are, well, foregone. The writers crafting the stories and the audiences watching them know ahead of time that the characters have to end in the spot where we first met them in the original story. Likewise, newly introduced characters who weren't in the original have to be taken off the board — sometimes lethally.
"Better Call Saul" acknowledges this from the beginning. The very first scene of the series actually takes place after "Breaking Bad" — former criminal lawyer Saul Goodman (Bob Odenkirk) is in hiding, living as Omaha Cinnabon manager Gene Takovic. As I've written before, the show comes with the built-in tragedy that "Slippin' Jimmy" McGill, a plucky lawyer trying to go straight, will one day become the consigliere of Walter "Heisenberg" White (Bryan Cranston).
There are five major characters in "Better Call Saul" who were nowhere to be seen...
- 4/8/2023
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
Who could have ever predicted that when “Better Call Saul” premiered in 2015, straight off the heels of one of the most victorious final seasons at the Emmys with its predecessor “Breaking Bad,” that it would suffer one of the biggest Emmy droughts in history? The AMC prequel series amassed 46 total nominations in the loss column to date, and has still yet to win a single Emmy Award. This will be its last chance as it contends for its final season’s second installment, which contains its concluding six episodes; will this be the year it finally wins something as the show bids farewell?
Last year for its first half of its final season, the legal crime drama garnered seven Emmy nominations, including Best Drama Series, Best Drama Actor for Bob Odenkirk (as Jimmy McGill/Saul Goodman/Gene Takovic), Best Supporting Actress for Rhea Seehorn (as Kim Wexler) and Best Drama Writing for Thomas Schnauz.
Last year for its first half of its final season, the legal crime drama garnered seven Emmy nominations, including Best Drama Series, Best Drama Actor for Bob Odenkirk (as Jimmy McGill/Saul Goodman/Gene Takovic), Best Supporting Actress for Rhea Seehorn (as Kim Wexler) and Best Drama Writing for Thomas Schnauz.
- 4/3/2023
- by Christopher Tsang
- Gold Derby
Lego Star Wars fans prepare to feast! Lego just revealed an absolutely massive rendition of the Razor Crest from The Mandalorian, constructed with over 6,000 pieces!
“The Lego Group is thrilled to reveal their latest Star Wars Ultimate Collector Series (Ucs) – the Lego Star Wars Razor Crest construction set based on the starship from the beloved series The Mandalorian. The new Lego Star Wars The Mandalorian Razor Crest set measures an impressive 72cm long, making it the biggest-ever Lego model of the starship, and is ready to take you on bounty-hunting adventures across the galaxy!”
Read more at Brickset
Bridgerton fans rejoice, a new prequel series focusing on Queen Charlotte is coming to Netflix.
“Fans of Netflix’s swoonworthy period romance Bridgerton can’t get enough of the steamy shenanigans of the ton. So it’s no surprise that the massively successful franchise is branching out with prequel series Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story.
“The Lego Group is thrilled to reveal their latest Star Wars Ultimate Collector Series (Ucs) – the Lego Star Wars Razor Crest construction set based on the starship from the beloved series The Mandalorian. The new Lego Star Wars The Mandalorian Razor Crest set measures an impressive 72cm long, making it the biggest-ever Lego model of the starship, and is ready to take you on bounty-hunting adventures across the galaxy!”
Read more at Brickset
Bridgerton fans rejoice, a new prequel series focusing on Queen Charlotte is coming to Netflix.
“Fans of Netflix’s swoonworthy period romance Bridgerton can’t get enough of the steamy shenanigans of the ton. So it’s no surprise that the massively successful franchise is branching out with prequel series Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story.
- 9/26/2022
- by Lee Parham
- Den of Geek
Vince Gilligan will start his post-“Better Call Saul” life at Apple TV+ with a two-season straight-to-series order. And Variety reports that an alum from Gilligan’s last show will star in the new series: Rhea Seehorn. Plot details are being kept under wraps.
Read More: Vince Gilligan Says He’s Done With ‘Breaking Bad’ Universe As He Preps New Series
Sony Pictures Television produce the show, as they did with “Breaking Bad” and “Better Call Saul.” No surprise there, as Gilligan is under an overall deal with Sony at the moment.
Continue reading Vince Gilligan’s Next Series Lands At Apple With ‘Better Call Saul’ Actress Rhea Seehorn at The Playlist.
Read More: Vince Gilligan Says He’s Done With ‘Breaking Bad’ Universe As He Preps New Series
Sony Pictures Television produce the show, as they did with “Breaking Bad” and “Better Call Saul.” No surprise there, as Gilligan is under an overall deal with Sony at the moment.
Continue reading Vince Gilligan’s Next Series Lands At Apple With ‘Better Call Saul’ Actress Rhea Seehorn at The Playlist.
- 9/23/2022
- by Ned Booth
- The Playlist
Rhea Seehorn may have lost her first Emmy bid for the final season of “Better Call Saul” but she could well be back in the hunt next year. Our sister site Deadline is reporting that she is reuniting with that show’s creator, Vince Gilligan for his new drama that has just landed a two-season commitment from Apple TV+.
As Nellie Andreeva notes, “the new series is said to be set in our world while putting a tweak on it, bending reality and focusing on people and exploring the human condition in an unexpected, surprising way. Thought-provoking but not a morality tale, the series also is expected to carry the signature Gilligan tone that infuses drama with humor.”
Gilligan has won four of his whopping 22 Emmy bids, picking up a pair as a producer of the crime drama “Breaking Bad” in 2013 and 2014 and two more for short form series — “Los...
As Nellie Andreeva notes, “the new series is said to be set in our world while putting a tweak on it, bending reality and focusing on people and exploring the human condition in an unexpected, surprising way. Thought-provoking but not a morality tale, the series also is expected to carry the signature Gilligan tone that infuses drama with humor.”
Gilligan has won four of his whopping 22 Emmy bids, picking up a pair as a producer of the crime drama “Breaking Bad” in 2013 and 2014 and two more for short form series — “Los...
- 9/22/2022
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
The dynamic duo is back! A new series from Vince Gilligan has been given a rare two-season guarantee at Apple TV+, and it will star none other than Rhea Seehorn. Variety reports that exact plot details are being kept under wraps, and with the somewhat-definitive end of the "Breaking Bad" franchise confirmed, we can expect this series to be wholly original. Not only that, but we can probably expect the series lead to not be as slimy or conniving as Walter White or Jimmy McGill.
"After fifteen years, I figured it was time to take a break from writing antiheroes," wrote Gilligan in a statement announcing the project, "and who's more heroic than the brilliant Rhea Seehorn?"
Well said, sir! This is slated to be Seehorn's first show in which she is the undeniable lead, which the showrunner says is "long past" due, and we agree! /Film has not been...
"After fifteen years, I figured it was time to take a break from writing antiheroes," wrote Gilligan in a statement announcing the project, "and who's more heroic than the brilliant Rhea Seehorn?"
Well said, sir! This is slated to be Seehorn's first show in which she is the undeniable lead, which the showrunner says is "long past" due, and we agree! /Film has not been...
- 9/22/2022
- by Erin Brady
- Slash Film
Vince Gilligan has lined up his next TV project, and he’s teaming up with a familiar face, as Better Call Saul‘s Rhea Seehorn is set to star in the untitled series, which has been given a two-season order. Apple TV+ is giving the Untitled Vince Gilligan Project a straight-to-series two-season order following the success of the creative’s past work on titles including Breaking Bad, The X-Files, and the aforementioned Saul, which recently aired its series finale. (Credit: Mathieu Young) Hailing from Sony Pictures Television, the new series marks Gilligan’s first venture outside of the Breaking Bad universe. It also marks the second collaboration between Gilligan and Seehorn, following her Emmy-nominated turn as lawyer Kim Wexler in Better Call Saul. Gilligan will serve as showrunner and executive producer. Meanwhile, Jeff Frost and Diane Mercer are also set to executive produce, with Jenn Carroll producing for High Bridge Productions.
- 9/22/2022
- TV Insider
Last month, it was announced that Sony Pictures TV had given a two-season order for a new series from Better Call Saul and Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan – a series that has been described as a “blended, grounded genre drama” that’s something along the lines of the classic Rod Serling show The Twilight Zone. Now The Hollywood Reporter has broken the news that Gilligan’s Better Call Saul cast member Rhea Seehorn is following him over to the new show and has signed on to play the lead role. This untitled series will be released through Apple TV+.
Former Sony Pictures TV presidents Zack Van Amburg and Jamie Erlicht, who greenlit Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul when they were at Sony, are now the heads of Apple’s streaming portfolio. Former Sony Pictures TV Studios co-president Chris Parnell is now at Apple as well, working as the senior TV programming executive.
Former Sony Pictures TV presidents Zack Van Amburg and Jamie Erlicht, who greenlit Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul when they were at Sony, are now the heads of Apple’s streaming portfolio. Former Sony Pictures TV Studios co-president Chris Parnell is now at Apple as well, working as the senior TV programming executive.
- 9/22/2022
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Better Call Saul may be over, but series creator Vince Gilligan is already prepping his next series.
Apple TV+ announced Thursday that Gilligan had closed a deal to bring a new project to fruition.
However, the only information we have is that Better Call Saul breakout Rhea Seehorn is attached.
Oh, and because Gilligan has a proven track record with hits, Apple TV+ has offered up a two-season order.
It's cool to go into a show knowing its fate has already been decided.
“After fifteen years, I figured it was time to take a break from writing antiheroes… and who’s more heroic than the brilliant Rhea Seehorn?” Gilligan said in a statement.
“It’s long past time she had her own show, and I feel lucky to get to work on it with her. And what nice symmetry to be reunited with Zack Van Amburg, Jamie Erlicht and Chris Parnell!
Apple TV+ announced Thursday that Gilligan had closed a deal to bring a new project to fruition.
However, the only information we have is that Better Call Saul breakout Rhea Seehorn is attached.
Oh, and because Gilligan has a proven track record with hits, Apple TV+ has offered up a two-season order.
It's cool to go into a show knowing its fate has already been decided.
“After fifteen years, I figured it was time to take a break from writing antiheroes… and who’s more heroic than the brilliant Rhea Seehorn?” Gilligan said in a statement.
“It’s long past time she had her own show, and I feel lucky to get to work on it with her. And what nice symmetry to be reunited with Zack Van Amburg, Jamie Erlicht and Chris Parnell!
- 9/22/2022
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
If you’re still mourning the end of Better Call Saul, this should make you feel a bit better: Rhea Seehorn is set to star in a new Apple TV+ series penned by Vince Gilligan, the streamer announced on Thursday.
Details on the untitled new series are scarce — as in non-existent — but it did earn a two-season order from Apple, given its pedigree. Gilligan, who created Breaking Bad and co-created the spinoff Saul, will serve as showrunner and executive producer.
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Details on the untitled new series are scarce — as in non-existent — but it did earn a two-season order from Apple, given its pedigree. Gilligan, who created Breaking Bad and co-created the spinoff Saul, will serve as showrunner and executive producer.
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- 9/22/2022
- by Dave Nemetz
- TVLine.com
Apple TV+ has given a straight-to-series order to Vince Gilligan’s next show, which will star Rhea Seehorn, the streamer announced Thursday.
The streaming service has ordered two seasons.
Gilligan recently wrapped up executive producer duties on “Better Call Saul,” which Seehorn co-starred in alongside Bob Odenkirk.
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“After fifteen years, I figured it was time to take a break from writing antiheroes … and who’s more heroic than the brilliant Rhea Seehorn? It’s long past time she had her own show, and I feel lucky to get to work on it with her,” Gilligan said in a statement. “And what nice symmetry to be reunited with Zack Van Amburg, Jamie Erlicht and Chris Parnell! Jamie and Zack were the first two people to say yes to ‘Breaking Bad’ all those years ago.
The streaming service has ordered two seasons.
Gilligan recently wrapped up executive producer duties on “Better Call Saul,” which Seehorn co-starred in alongside Bob Odenkirk.
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‘Better Call Saul’ Star Rhea Seehorn Beats the Heat in TheWrap Magazine’s Emmys Shoot (Exclusive Photos)
“After fifteen years, I figured it was time to take a break from writing antiheroes … and who’s more heroic than the brilliant Rhea Seehorn? It’s long past time she had her own show, and I feel lucky to get to work on it with her,” Gilligan said in a statement. “And what nice symmetry to be reunited with Zack Van Amburg, Jamie Erlicht and Chris Parnell! Jamie and Zack were the first two people to say yes to ‘Breaking Bad’ all those years ago.
- 9/22/2022
- by Jolie Lash
- The Wrap
Click here to read the full article.
There’s a Better Call Saul reunion in the works … at Apple TV+.
The streamer has given a two-season, straight-to-series order for a project from Saul and Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan. Better Call Saul star Rhea Seehorn will play a lead role in the untitled series, which comes from Sony Pictures TV.
The series also marks a reunion between Gilligan and former Sony Pictures TV presidents Zack Van Amburg and Jamie Erlicht, who greenlit Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul during their tenure at the studio and now head Apple’s streaming portfolio, and Chris Parnell, who left Sony for Apple in 2020.
Story details and the nature of Seehorn’s character are being kept under wraps for now, but Gilligan indicated in a statement that the new series won’t be an antihero story like his previous two shows.
“After 15 years, I...
There’s a Better Call Saul reunion in the works … at Apple TV+.
The streamer has given a two-season, straight-to-series order for a project from Saul and Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan. Better Call Saul star Rhea Seehorn will play a lead role in the untitled series, which comes from Sony Pictures TV.
The series also marks a reunion between Gilligan and former Sony Pictures TV presidents Zack Van Amburg and Jamie Erlicht, who greenlit Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul during their tenure at the studio and now head Apple’s streaming portfolio, and Chris Parnell, who left Sony for Apple in 2020.
Story details and the nature of Seehorn’s character are being kept under wraps for now, but Gilligan indicated in a statement that the new series won’t be an antihero story like his previous two shows.
“After 15 years, I...
- 9/22/2022
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: The biggest TV project to hit the marketplace in quite a while has landed with a big series commitment. Apple TV+ has nabbed the latest show from Breaking Bad creator and Better Call Saul co-creator Vince Gilligan, which has Better Call Saul star Rhea Seehorn attached to play the lead. The untitled project, described as a blended, grounded genre drama, has received a two-season straight-to-series order from the streamer.
Hailing from Gilligan’s longtime studio home Sony Pictures Television, the new series marks Gilligan’s follow-up to the back-to-back critical and ratings hits Breaking Bad and prequel Better Call Saul. It also marks Gilligan’s second collaboration with Better Call Saul star Seehorn, who landed a 2022 Emmy nomination for her performance on the show.
Gilligan will serve as showrunner and executive produce through his High Bridge Productions. Former Sony Pictures TV president Jeff Frost, who oversaw the project prior...
Hailing from Gilligan’s longtime studio home Sony Pictures Television, the new series marks Gilligan’s follow-up to the back-to-back critical and ratings hits Breaking Bad and prequel Better Call Saul. It also marks Gilligan’s second collaboration with Better Call Saul star Seehorn, who landed a 2022 Emmy nomination for her performance on the show.
Gilligan will serve as showrunner and executive produce through his High Bridge Productions. Former Sony Pictures TV president Jeff Frost, who oversaw the project prior...
- 9/22/2022
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Team Better Call Saul has officially assembled.
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At the Television Critics Association’s summer press tour in Beverly Hills on Friday, AMC confirmed the full line-up of series regulars joining star Bob Odenkirk.
Michael McKean (Family Tree) will play Saul’s brother Chuck,...
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At the Television Critics Association’s summer press tour in Beverly Hills on Friday, AMC confirmed the full line-up of series regulars joining star Bob Odenkirk.
Michael McKean (Family Tree) will play Saul’s brother Chuck,...
- 7/12/2014
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
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