Walter White Coming to 'Better Call Saul'? 'Never Say Never,' Star Says
Peter Gould, executive producer of "Better Call Saul," has revealed that he would love to have Walter White, lead character on "Breaking Bad," for his new show. Nothing is guaranteed, though, and Gould was quick to add that his show will be independent and not rely on "Breaking Bad" for support and storylines.
"One of the great things about having a timeline which is flexible is that perhaps some of it takes place before 'Breaking Bad,' during 'Breaking Bad,' and after 'Breaking Bad,'" Gould told New York Daily News. "That gives us the ability to bring back characters that were killed on 'Breaking Bad.' We want to make a show that stands on its own, is its own story and is a brand extension."
Bryan Cranston, who played the iconic Walter White on "Breaking Bad" has not given any indication as to whether he will appear on the new series. Fans of "Breaking Bad," however, were delighted to see the story live on in another form and focus on the lawyer (Saul) who first appeared on the series. "Better Call Saul" takes place over a generous time span and will include story arcs from "Breaking Bad" that are crucial to Saul's personal story.
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"We think we have a story that is worth making," Gould said. "We could never dream of the kind of success that 'Breaking Bad' had and the love we got from the fans. But at a certain point you have to do the best job you can and tell the best story that entertains you, get a good response and hope people like it."
AMC, home of "Breaking Bad," has already ordered two seasons of "Better Call Saul" without one episode even airing. Gould is grateful, saying that it gives him, and other writers, more time to create storylines and develop characters.
"It's tremendous for us because we get to plot out two seasons," Gould explained. "And the way we work is similar to 'Breaking Bad,' as it is very serialized and each episode builds on the last. And that gives us a much bigger canvas to play with."
Meanwhile, Cranston has said, "never say never," when it comes to guest starring on "Better Call Saul."
