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With over 10 million people watching the Breaking Bad finale, it broke all records. Breaking Bad became one of the most popular TV shows on Netflix, making Breaking Bad memorabilia even more valuable. Here, we will discuss a few surprising things about the show you didn’t know.
10 Things Only Die-Hard Fans Know About the Show
Whether you’ve watched the TV series or the Breaking Bad movie, you know the characters are on point, and the scenes are intense. However, there are a few surprising things about the show that only Breaking Bad fans know.
One-take Infamous Pizza Toss
The infamous pizza toss, where Walter White brings over a pizza to smooth things over with his wife, Skyler White, only to get turned down, is a hilarious moment in the series, shot in one take.
Bryan Has a Breaking Bad Tattoo
During a drinking session at a bar, someone brought in a tattoo artist, which led Bryan Cranston to consider getting the Breaking Bad logo tattooed on him. It’s on the inside of his right ring finger.
Mike Ehrmantraut Was a Last-minute Addition
Portrayed by Jonathan Banks, Mike Ehrmantraut’s character appeared after Jane’s death, helping Jesse with the cleanup. The original plan was to make Saul do the cleanup, but Bob Odenkirk was unavailable during the filming, making Mike Ehrmantraut a last-minute addition. Fortunately, people loved the character, and the director put him in the show as a regular.
Gus Fring Was Not Supposed to Be the Main Villain
The director brought Gus Fring for a few guest-starring spots with the idea that Tuco Salamanca and his uncle, Hector, would become the show’s main villains.
However, due to actor unavailability, the show offered Giancarlo Esposito a couple more episodes, but he refused and insisted that Gus Fring become integral to the show.
The Walking Dead Played a Role in Fring’s Iconic Exit
The unbearably intense moment that led to Gus Fring’s death gave him an iconic exit, but did you know that The Walking Dead played a crucial role in the scene?
Breaking Bad approached The Walking Dead’s makeup artists to help create Fring’s gory look in the iconic exit scene.
Aaron Paul Suffered Injuries During a Fight Scene
Tuco, played by Raymond Cruz, gave Aaron a concussion during a fight scene, leaving him unconscious. However, Cruz did not know and continued to throw Aaron around before realizing he was unresponsive.
Surprisingly, Jesse Pinkman and Walter Jr Never Met
Although Walt tried his best to keep his criminal life away from his family, Jesse Pinkman, played by Aaron Paul, eventually interacted with all the main characters except Walter Jr.
Walt’s Iconic Hat Look Came Out of Necessity
Although Walter’s hat completed the transformation to the drug lord Heisenberg, it was never intended for that purpose. After going bald for the role, actor Bryan Cranston started complaining about how his head would feel cold or sunburnt and requested a hat.
Bryan Cranston Was Not the First Choice for the Show
Initially, John Cusack and Matthew Broderick received offers to play Walter White in Breaking Bad. The executives at Sony Pictures Television could not envision Cranston playing Walter White, considering his comedic roles in past shows, such as Malcolm in the Middle.
However, the show’s creator Vince Gilligan pushed the studio to cast Cranston, saying his performance in “The X-Files” impressed him.
Breaking Bad Played a Role in Boosting Albuquerque’s Economy and Tourism
Besides the show, New Mexico also gained popularity. The famous shooting locations have become tourist destinations, helping local businesses flourish.
There is a donut joint in Albuquerque that sells donuts modeled after the blue meth sold by Walter White and a candy shop that sells “blue meth” rock candy and other merchandise.
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