AMC Eyes ‘Breaking Bad’ Spinoff Toplined By Bob Odenkirk

[ahomeplateslugger]

"my real name's miguel"

if anyone deserves a show, it's saul goodman.

 

[obarth]

if anyone deserves a show, it's Todd

*fixed*

 

[Torrential]

Saul is one of my favorite characters. I'd peep the show

 

[THE 101]

We need that rise of Gus prequel

 

[The Jewnited States]

We need that rise of Gus prequel

now that is something i'd want to see.

 

[winb83]

Day 1 watch for me

 

[hex]

New interview with Bob Odenkirk. He speaks on the final 8 eps and the idea of a Saul Goodman spin off:

Bob Odenkirk on Breaking Bad

It’s probably safe to reveal that Saul Goodman will make it out alive at the end of Breaking Bad, considering that a spinoff starring Walter White’s hilariously shady lawyer is said to officially be in the works. Bob Odenkirk told Vulture that he and series boss Vince Gilligan have even discussed how it might work. “Oh yeah, we've talked about it,” he said cryptically a few days ago, just after finishing filming his final scene. “Vince is still really busy with the show so we haven’t talked very in-depth about it, but he clearly thinks it’s a possibility. And I've certainly told him that if there was some way to see more of Saul then I would be happy to do it. It would be fun.”

Better Call Saul (could the spinoff be called anything else?) is still in the very early stages. Gilligan started joking about the idea last summer, and Odenkirk humbly admits that at last month's wrap party in New Mexico (held before shooting actually ended, to make sure the actors whose last scenes were shot early were able to attend), he got “the biggest laugh of the night” when he began his own farewell speech by saying, “A TV show is ultimately judged by its spinoff ... ” Looks like Gilligan took him seriously.

Odenkirk was a late addition to the show and considers himself lucky to have lasted as long as he has. “No one thought the part was meant to last,” he said. “For it to continue was always every time a surprise to me.” When it finally came time to say good-bye, the last day was unexpectedly emotional. “I was floundering around a little bit professionally when I got the role, so on its own it was a great part, but personally it meant a lot to me to be included in this great endeavor.”

Odenkirk promises Saul’s final moments on the show, which ends its five-season run this summer, will be as memorable as all that have come before. “The last scene I’m in is just a really rich one. It reminded me of the first scene I was in [when he burst into an interrogation room to rescue Badger from the "sneaky Pete" cops] and how much there was to work with there. There’s a lot going on in it,” he said. “I’m just glad they didn't end with Saul drives by and waves.”

To avoid spoilers, he didn't read any scenes but his own (his choice, not the producers’). Still, he’s not afraid to hype. "I've been told that the ending is really surprising and really satisfying and you can’t believe the number of loose ends that get wrapped up,” he said, laughing. “That’s all hearsay, though, because I didn't read it. I dumped it in the trash, and then I dumped out the trash.” He didn’t take any mementos either, but is already starting to regret that decision. “I could have taken his World’s Greatest Lawyer mug, but you can buy those. Or a pair of bright-lime-green socks. That would have been good.”

Fred.

 

[Towlie]

saul was my favorite character when walter was on the come up.

but in season 5 and parts of 4 saul fell off..saul just doesnt seem as witty and sarcastic as he was

 

[hex]

saul was my favorite character when walter was on the come up.

but in season 5 and parts of 4 saul fell off..saul just doesnt seem as witty and sarcastic as he was

Well, in season 4-5 Saul was scared out of his mind. Season 4 because he thought Mike was gonna kill him and anytime he'd try to crack a joke in season 5 Walt would hit him with the

Fred.

 

[Towlie]

Well, in season 4-5 Saul was scared out of his mind. Season 4 because he thought Mike was gonna kill him and anytime he'd try to crack a joke in season 5 Walt would hit him with the

Fred.

True, I know it has to be charged to the game, but it sucks. I think a spinoff with him would be dope.

 

[hex]

Found another quote from Gilligan. This one is from July 2012, before the first 8 of season 5 even aired:

'Breaking Bad' creator Vince Gilligan: 'I would love to see a Saul Goodman spin-off' | Inside TV | EW.com

"No viewer should breathe a sigh of relief that Saul won’t expire by the end of Breaking Bad,” he says. “Everything is on the table… Who knows where Breaking Bad will take us?” (Asked about the possibility of a Saul-centric series, Odenkirk seconds: “Saul has got to survive this show first.” He adds with a quip: “And if he doesn’t, then maybe it can be done as a prequel.”)

That would be kinda cool. A prequel could have Mike and Gus on it.

Fred.

 

[Wise]

I dont mind if they have comedy but I'd like it showing the different clients he works with and the obstacles they have to face in a sleazy way.

Sort of like Levy from The Wire.

Jewish lawyers >

 

[EQ.]

 

[hex]

I dont mind if they have comedy but I'd like it showing the different clients he works with and the obstacles they have to face in a sleazy way.

Sort of like Levy from The Wire.

Jewish lawyers >

Saul isn't really Jewish though. His real name is McGill. He calls himself "Saul Goodman" so people will assume he's Jewish.

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBeQO1nBThQ&feature=player_detailpage#t=18s]Better Call Saul: The funniest things Bob Odenkirk says on Breaking Bad. - YouTube[/ame]

Dude is a stone cold hustler.

Fred.

 

[Wise]

Saul isn't really Jewish though. His real name is McGill. He calls himself "Saul Goodman" so people will assume he's Jewish.

Better Call Saul: The funniest things Bob Odenkirk says on Breaking Bad. - YouTube

Dude is a stone cold hustler.

Fred.

Bingo.

Just remembered he said he does it "for the homeboys"