Who auditioned for Jesse Pinkman?

There was only one person who could see the actor’s potential. Who was it? Turns out, the person who could see the actor as being ideal for the role, was series creator, Vince Gilligan. Obviously, he made the right choice because Paul nails his role.

Did Bryan Cranston audition for Breaking Bad?

Bryan Cranston has admitted that he almost turned down his iconic role as Walter White in Breaking Bad due to commitments with Malcolm In The Middle. Cranston played Hal in the sitcom, which ran for seven seasons between 2000 and 2006, with Breaking Bad beginning in 2008.

Did Aaron Paul take acting class?

Even though he moved to Los Angeles for acting, to this day has never had formal acting training. In 1999, Aaron Paul filmed a Corn Pops Since that shoot, he says he’ll never eat Corn Pops again. Aaron Paul auditioned for a the role of Francis on Malcom in the Middle, which starred his future co-star Bryan Cranston.

Do Aaron Paul and Bryan Cranston like each other?

Aaron Paul On The Tonight Show Paul then joked that Cranston said “no” but quickly clarified he, of course, said yes, “[Cranston] was very excited; very honoured. I love the man to death. You know, he’s one of my best friend’s in the world and, um, so yeah, it was a no-brainer.”

Who all auditioned for Walter White?

With Cranston becoming the face of Breaking Bad, it’s hard to imagine the show having another lead. However, AMC had a couple of other actors in mind to headline the series. One of the network’s executives told The Hollywood Reporter that they’d wanted John Cusack or Matthew Broderick for the role.

How did Aaron Paul get into acting?

He attended Centennial High School in Boise, Idaho. It was there, in eighth grade, that Aaron decided he wanted to become an actor. He joined the theatre department and became obsessed with the idea of acting for a living. After finishing school, Aaron moved to Los Angeles.

Who turned down Breaking Bad?

One of the network’s executives told The Hollywood Reporter that they’d wanted John Cusack or Matthew Broderick for the role. Both actors turned it down. By comparison, the execs at AMC had trouble envisioning Cranston as Breaking Bad’s Walter White.

Did Bryan Cranston like playing Walter White?

Bryan Cranston received high praise for his portrayal of Walter White on AMC’s Breaking Bad. The five-season drama saw Cranston’s character transform from an ordinary chemistry teacher into a ruthless drug lord, granting him a permanent place in television’s antihero hall of fame.

Did Aaron Paul have any acting experience before Breaking Bad?

During the late ’90’s, he worked as an usher at the Universal Studios Movie Theatre in Hollywood. His television debut was in an episode of Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990), which was followed by an appearance in another Aaron Spelling series, Melrose Place (1992).