Anthony Hopkins wrote to Byran Cranston to let him know that Breaking Bad

[True Dough]

was bad ass!

[Think. Again.]

1. Wow, maybe I should watch that.

[enough]

2. You should

[paleotn]

15. Really should.

It's a bit rugged at times, even for one like me who likes their TV and movie fair a bit dark and serious. It truly is an amazing series.

[Emile]

18. I loved it. You watch the first show you'll be hooked.

[live love laugh]

22. Yes that and Game of Thrones are must sees

[ProfessorGAC]

24. I Tried

I kept dwelling on the scientific errors & couldn't get past them.
If you're better than me at suspending disbelief, you may enjoy it.
If you a stickler for technical details, you may end up disappointed, like me.

[Ocelot II]

3. It really was a brilliant series.

Maybe I’ll watch it again.

[Funtatlaguy]

4. I resisted watching Breaking Bad but finally binged & loved it.

[True Dough]

5. How could you not love it?

So much goodness!!! The only episode that I didn't thoroughly enjoy was the one with the fly in the lab. And the plane crash coincidence was a bit much to swallow. Other than that, the series is so, so, so amazing!

[Funtatlaguy]

7. The half exploded face episode was amazing.

[FarPoint]

6. The little details were also in sync...

Like the sister-in -law had every scene with purple design/ background accessories...

The show was a must watch in several college drama classes due to the excellent acting and story presentation.

[ProudMNDemocrat]

8. When we were last in Albuquerque

We toured the city where much of BB was filmed.

Behind Kirtland Air Force Base is a Museum where some scenes from Season 2 were filmed. As you enter, there are Perodic Tables of Chemistry on the floor. Very cool place.

[TexasBushwhacker]

27. I live 2 miles from Walter White's house!

I'm even in the same zip code. The original owners live there and put up a fence around it so fans have to keep their distance. The owners also don't have to deal with people throwing pizzas on the roof anymore!

[Martin68]

9. Wow! Over the top accolades from on of the Greats.

I have immense respect for Hopkins, so I have to believe every word of this letter.

[nevergiveup]

10. What an incredible letter

to have been exchanged from one great actor to another. There is no way this letter did not make Bryan Cranston's day.

[sl8]

11. Snopes says "true"

Also says Hopkins was upset about it being made public and that he'll keep his mouth shut from now on.

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/anthony-hopkins-breaking-bad/

[True Dough]

12. Sorry if i added to Mr. Hopkins' disappointment and frustration!

[4lbs]

13. Note that there are associated shows and movies to this one.

Breaking Bad (BB) takes place from 2009 to 2011, and even though it is 5 seasons, it covers 2 years of Walter White. 1x1 starts on his 50th Birthday, and 5x16 (the last one) takes place on his 52nd birthday. The first season is only about 7 episodes, and was affected by the writers' strike at the time. The first several episodes of season 2 were supposed to be in season 1, as one can tell after watching them.

The spinoff, Better Call Saul (BCS), is actually a "prequel" and starts from 2004 goes to 2009, and includes some of 2011 and 2012 in a few scenes. We are introduced to Saul's character in BB's 2x8 episode titled "Better Call Saul", and the episode where it intersects with BB, BCS 6x11, is titled... "Breaking Bad". It details how Saul Goodman came to be, and what happens to him after BB when he 'goes on the run' near the end of the BB show. BCS is a 'slower burn' for many, as it covers more character development. It doesn't go 'fast' until maybe season 3, and is 6 seasons in total. Each season is about 13 episodes.

EDIT: There are a handful of characters in BCS that do not appear in BB, and BCS covers/explains why they are not.

Then there is the "El Camino" (2019) movie which covers the exploits of Jesse Pinkman, a main character in Breaking Bad, after he 'escapes' in the BB 5x16 finale.

There is a fan-made poster of a "Heisenberg" (2024) film (Heisenberg was Walter White's alter ego in BB), but it has not been confirmed by Vince Gilligan. It is still not known to be official yet as nothing really has been promoted by AMC either. The 'poster' has been making the rounds of various social media sites (FaceBook, InstaGram, TikTok) though.

[roscoeroscoe]

29. The Breaking Bad crew is filming again

In Albuquerque. Details under wraps, but they are out on the west side currently.

[4lbs]

33. Maybe that "Heisenberg" movie is for real after all. Although not sure they'll make the declared Aug 2024 date.

Maybe more like Christmas 2024 or even 2025.

[Autumn]

14. One of the best series ever. I've binged it twice.

To Walter, he made the show great.

[Solly Mack]

16. "Breaking Bad" is a masterpiece.

[BootinUp]

17. Pretty cool. nt

[mn9driver]

19. The entire cast is fantastic.

If you like Breaking Bad, you will love Better Call Saul, which is a prequel series using many of the same actors and producers. Some of the best TV I’ve ever seen.

[True Dough]

21. Also enjoyed BCS

Different pace, however. Some refer to it as a "slow burn." But still very enjoyable!

[Owl]

20. Loved BB! And loved BCS maybe even more!

[1WorldHope]

23. Maybe I should try it again.

I tried it and when the bathtub full of a person and acid feel through the floor I shut it off.

[True Dough]

25. An everyday occurrence

at my house, so I didn't even flinch!

[C_U_L8R]

26. I wish I could be that gracious.

Don't we all?

[Bayard]

28. Maybe I should break down and watch it

Mr. Hopkins is one of my favorites.

[Upthevibe]

30. True Dough..............

I first read this when it came out (in 2013 - I CAN'T believe it's been that long since it ended).

I'm a major movie/T.V. series aficionado. I've been watching and been completely engrossed in various shows through out my life. Breaking Bad is the best T.V. series ever I've ever seen. It is a masterpiece.

[True Dough]

34. "Masterpiece"

is truly fitting, Upthevibe! My favorite series of all time.

[duckworth969]

31. Hader & Cranston

Like to see Hader direct Cranston in a horror flick.

[Danascot]

32. I also really enjoyed Better Call Saul

I'd have a hard time saying which I thought was better. Bob Odenkirk and Rhea Seehorn were superb though the strength of the acting extends throughout the entire cast. The thought and attention to detail in both series are remarkable. They make most streaming series seem slapdash and careless.

As just one example Mark Margolis (Hector), whose character is mute and confined to a wheelchair, is more eloquent using a bell and glowering expressions than most actors could achieve in a Shakespere soliloquy.

[Aristus]

35. I read the entire letter in Hopkins' voice.

And Bryan Cranston must have been thrilled to get such an accolade from a legend like Anthony Hopkins.

[Tarheel_Dem]

36. I should probably be ashamed to say it, but I've loved Cranston ever since Malcolm in the Middle.

So imagine my surprise when I later watched him as the Judge in Your Honor on Showtime. His acting chops really surprised the hell outta me. I've never watched Breaking Bad, but I've only ever heard great things about it. I may have to watch it now, but I just didn't think I'd like BC as a dope dealing "bad guy".

[Chakaconcarne]

37. I just started watching "Your Honor" with Cranston.. good as well.

[oasis]

38. Loved Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul.

Both masterworks.

[Yavin4]

39. Byran Cranston reminds me of Jack Lemmon

Very similar presence.