My man even had a newspaper subscription out there, lmao pic.twitter.com/AC3vDJF0su. 
Copyright 2022 Endgame360 Inc. All Rights Reserved. By Still considered one of the greatest TV shows of all time, the drama show is kept alive through conversations and fan theories about the meaning of certain scenes and symbols as well as what they think happened in moments the show didnt fully explain. Join half a million readers enjoying Newsweek's free newsletters, 'Better Call Saul' Season 5 Streaming: How to Watch the New Season Online, Robert Forster appeared in "El Camino" before his appearance in "Better Call Saul". We had the screening of the premiere episode, and there were nine members of his family who came, and it was just so wonderful to see them. Also in the interview, Cranston speaks about the highly secretive nature of his role as Walter White in the Breaking Bad movie, El Camino.
When Cranston did go to set for the two days he was there to reunite with Jesse Pinkman actor Aaron Paul, their dressing rooms were marked with the names "Bert" and "Ernie." But this doesnt often happen on highways, especially if White drove the speed limit. He was secretly flown on a private jet to Albuquerque to film his scenes in the movie, and he was driven directly from the airport to an Airbnb where he was told he could not leave apart from filming. Robert was on board, so [laughs] I quickly rewrote the script to show his side of the conversation. ", Gould is not the only person from the Breaking Bad universe to have paid tribute to Forster. A Real-Life Physicist Inspired the Nickname. We'd been looking for an opportunity to have him back on Better Call Saul. The theory goes that Walter White survives the events of Breaking Bad and then gets a new identity, Hal Wilkerson, from Malcolm in the Middle. "And then Vince [Gilligan, Breaking Bad creator] wrote him into El Camino, which was great. But the truth is, when I wrote the first draft of the season opener, I didn't think we would see him. Want us to remember this setting for all your devices? Finally, Cranston reflected on his experience with coronavirus. You can check out the full interview above. Cranston reacts to the fan theory that Walter White survived, got a new identity, and became Hal from Malcolm in the Middle. That cabin where Walt chilled in Breaking Bad. A final detail involved Walt being a middle-aged white male. "I think it's fun. Unless they had the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force looking for him, since he had a new identity, it would have been difficult to track him.. He decides to start cooking meth, partnering with Jesse Pinkman, his former student. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
on August 18, 2020 at 10:55AM PDT. It's hard to believe, but he was only in one episode. RELATED: Breaking Bad: Why Does Walter White Call Himself Heisenberg? But now looking back on it, it's so much more meaningful to have one last look at Robert in our world. 
A lovely man and a consummate actor. Please use a html5 video capable browser to watch videos. Better Call Saul Season 5, Episodes 1 and 2 are streaming on AMC now. However, a fan on Quora gave a detailed account of how White could cross states without landing on the DEAs radar. What was Ghislaine Maxwell doing in a tiny New Hampshire town? Binge-worthy entertainment news and celebrity interviews. The fan theory states that Breaking Bad is actually a prequel to Cranston's earlier popular show, Malcolm in the Middle. However, the problem with this kind of growing business is that the Albuquerque police are always patrolling for illegal activities. Terms of Use and 
Statistically (and unfortunately), law enforcement wouldnt stop him unless he was speeding or driving recklessly.
That scene appeared in the premiere of Better Call Saul Season 5, streaming now on the AMC website in the U.S. and on Netflix internationally. GameSpot may get a share of the revenue if you buy anything featured on our site. One fan theory explains how Walter White made it all the way to New Hampshire from New Mexico without getting caught in Breaking Bads dramatic penultimate episode. The police in many areas drive through motel parking lots, running out of state plates. I had such a great time with him. Eddie Makuch He was also required to wear a Star Wars-like cloak while walking around set to limit who knew he was there. The disappearer calls it just the place for a man to rest up and think about things. One element of this episode that surprised fans was how quickly White made it back to New Mexico from New Hampshire a 33-hour, 2,208-mile road trip. RIP Bob.". Vacuum-Cleaner Guy came through with a new name (Mr. Lambert), a new identification, and a new home for White in New Hampshire. Sorry, but you can't access this content! The products discussed here were independently chosen by our editors. All things considered, White getting to Albuquerque without being stopped made the whole thing believable. 
You need a javascript enabled browser to watch videos. Speaking to Entertainment Weekly, Better Call Saul co-creator Peter Gould said: "I was lucky enough to write and direct his one appearance on Breaking Bad.
Cranston told Fallon that this is a fun theory, but unfortunately, Walter White is dead as dirt. By clicking 'enter', you agree to GameSpot's Soon, White and Pinkman must deal with law enforcement, the Jurez cartel, and others who want to hinder their efforts. And on one of the filming days at the Owl cafe in Albuquerque, the set was marked as a mayonnaise commercial instead of the Breaking Bad movie.
", This meant that Forster likely filmed these scenes in late 2018 or early 2019, when El Camino was shot in secret in New Mexico and Arizona. After White returned to New Mexico from his exile in the Granite State, fans began questioning elements of the story. He's dead, he's dead, he's dead.". Over the years, Cranston and others have emphatically stated that Walter does indeed die, and this makes sense. ), Gould said: "It was fun to have that half of the phone call done.
Correction 5/3/20, 5:07 a.m. Vito Spatafore escaped to a small town in New Hampshire on The Sopranos; Walter White went into hiding here on Breaking Bad. https://t.co/ovnbl3ANFl, The fan also pointed out several things that held up the theory: Walt was apparently wanted for questioning by the DEA. I thought it would be too big a deal for us to reconstruct that vacuum-cleaner shop and to fly Robert to Albuquerque for just one side of a phone call. ET: This article has been updated to correctly state that the co-creator of Better Call Saul is Peter Gould, not Robert Gould. You can check out the silly video below. ", Gould explained: "But then while they were shooting El Camino, Melissa Bernstein, our brilliant producer, called me up and said, 'How would you like to see him instead of just hearing him?' Breaking Bad follows White, a brilliant science teacher who receives a damning cancer diagnosis. The two quickly grow their enterprise and begin selling on a larger scale. I met him on the movie Alligator 40 years ago, and then again on BB. At the time of his death, Walter White actor Bryan Cranston wrote on Twitter: "I'm saddened by the news that Robert Forster has passed away. Got a news tip or want to contact us directly? The final shot of Breaking Bad shows Walter White suffering from what appear to be life-threatening injuries, but it's left unclear if he survives or dies. Before Granite State, the shows penultimate episode during Season 5, White had called up the disappeared aka Vacuum-Cleaner Guy, with a request to vanish. Email news@gamespot.com. I never forgot how kind and generous he was to a young kid just starting out in Hollywood. One particular factor that fans didnt fully understand was how White made it to New Mexico without getting caught, given the countrywide manhunt for him as well as cancer in his body that weakened the 52-year-old. Get the latest gaming news, reviews, and deals sent to your inbox, FREE! New Hampshire, after all, does have a certain reputation. "I'm not at liberty to disclose that kind of information without security clearances," he joked. They actually filmed a funny Breaking Bad/Malcolm in the Middle spoof where Cranston as Walter White wakes up from a nightmare where is was a meth dealer. Though Forster, the Oscar-nominated star of Jackie Brown, Olympus Has Fallen and Twin Peaks: The Return, died in October 2019 from brain cancer, he was able to film one last scene as Ed. The cabin lacks access to telephones, cable tv, or the internet.
And, you know, we miss him And, of course, it's completely organic because we had no idea it was going to be our last chance.
2022 GAMESPOT, A RED VENTURES COMPANY. By signing up to receive newsletters, you agree to our. Actor Bryan Cranston recently appeared on Jimmy Fallon's late night TV show where he addressed his case of coronavirus, the Breaking Bad movie, and a popular fan theory about Walter White. And I said, 'Hell, yes!' The fan explained, Assuming that he left NH immediately, and stuck to busy interstates, it would take him roughly 2.53 days to get to NM. The Quora used accounted for several things White wouldve needed to do: Keep up with traffic, fuel up at busy truck stops where he would blend in, and drive as normally as possible no swerving or distracted driving. Cranston also donated his plasma at a center recommended by Tom Hanks to help provide antibodies for those in need. Thankfully, the home was stocked with everything he needed. Though Robert Forster only appeared in one episode of Breaking Bad as Ed the Disappearer, the vacuum salesman with a side hustle giving criminals new identities, the character is still a fan favorite, especially after he reappeared when Jesse Pinkman (Aaron Paul) was looking for a new life in Netflix's El Camino. He said: "I was always interested to see exactly how Robert's character placed Gene into this Cinnabon world And I thought there could be some really fun, interesting scenes of Robert showing him the world that he's created for Gene Takovic. They cannot usually do this in a parking garage, the user said. Breaking Bad wrapped up nearly a decade ago, but its legacy lives on in the hearts of many. Privacy Policy, Now Playing: 8 Best Shows And Movies To Stream For August 2020 - Netflix, HBO Max, Hulu, Disney+, Prime Video. Little did the Better Call Saul team know, however, that his appearance would be his penultimate TV credit. He said he and his wife, who also contracted the virus, experienced about a week of extreme exhaustion, body aches, and a dry cough, but they didn't get a fever and they recovered in short time. ", In the interview, Gould also said that he had a great idea for a subplot involving Forster that he will now never get to use. (Forster is due to appear in an episode of Apple TV+'s Amazing Stories reboot, airing in March 2020. The fan said White could return to New Mexico if he stayed at hotels with parking garages, instead of motels.
But Walter White is definitely dead. This ambiguity has allowed the fan theories to thrive, and even if they are baloney, they're still fun. The meth kingpin also had about a months worth of canned food, a generator, and two copies of Mr. Magoriums Wonder Emporium to keep him entertained. Another element of this cross-country road trip involved the hundreds, if not thousands of stolen vehicles that are driving on the roads at any given time. High-crime areas cause police to seek out stolen cards more often. Vince agreed to shoot Robert's half of the phone call during the El Camino shoot, and El Camino was shot long before we started shooting this season of Better Call Saul.