As AMCs Breaking Bad is heading into its final eight-episode run this summer, the network and series producer Sony TV are exploring keeping the franchise alive with a spinoff series centered on one of Breaking Bads most recognizable supporting characters, Bob Odenkirks unflappable criminal lawyer Saul Goodman.
There are no deals in place yet as the project is in its nascent stages, but I hear it is being conceived by Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan and series writer-producer Peter Gould, who created the Saul character together for a Season 2 episode written by Gould. In the episode, titled Better Call Saul, Walt (Bryan Cranston) and Jesse (Aaron Paul) hire the flamboyant Goodman after Badger (Matt L. Jones) is caught by the DEA. Goodman, who has been a regular presence on the show since, is a sleazy but highly competent criminal lawyer with a penchant for over-the-top TV commercials in which he uses his signature tagline Better Call Saul! Saul has served as Breaking Bads comic relief, which is not surprising given Odenkirks strong comedy background.
As a result, I hear the potential spinoff is eyed as a comedy, which could be one-hour, but a half-hour format also is being explored.
but saw that it's a comedy. I could see half hour episodes of Saul getting different crazy ass criminals out of trouble using his connects. Hilarity ensues and such.
