When the outstanding Better Call Saul came to an end, it was inevitable to think what lies ahead for the franchise Breaking Bad in the future. Above all, because the series focused on the controversial lawyer turned out to be a total success, so it is difficult to think that AMC and Sony Pictures will forget about this universe. Although we do not know the plans of the production companies, there is an actor who is very clear about what it should be. the next spin-off.
In an interview with Variety during the Emmy carpet, Giancarlo Esposito was asked about the possibility of seeing another spin-off of Breaking Bad. The curious thing is that the actor did not miss the opportunity to raise his hand to star in it. That is to say, wants the next production to focus on the figure of Gus Fringone of the main villains of the main series.
Esposito considers that it is an excellent opportunity for the narrative to show us Gus’s rise to power in the criminal world. “I think there should eventually be one [un spin-off]…there could be one. I have many proposals that I would like to promote. I’d say one about Gus’s rise. Discover what were the pieces that shaped Gustavo Fring.”
Without a doubt, the actor’s proposal is more than interesting, and surely many fans of Breaking Bad They would be very happy if this project became a reality.
Better Call SaulIn fact, he already explored a part of Gus Fring’s past. Not in depth, but enough to have a context on how he managed to take over a cartel position in New Mexico. However, we do not know when and in what way he first became involved in criminal activity.
Fortunately, Breaking Bad It is a universe whose narrative lends itself to exploring the experiences of its multiple characters. It was demonstrated, first, with El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie, which shows what happened to Jesse Pinkman after the events of the main series. Then, of course, we have Better Call Saulwhich tells how James “Jimmy” Morgan McGill becomes a corrupt lawyer after failing to follow the path of honesty.
What Vince Gilligan thinks about the future of Breaking Bad
Now, as much as we and Giancarlo Esposito himself want a Gus Fring spin-off, Vince Gilligan will have the last wordcreator of Breaking Bad. At the moment, the creative has no intention of getting involved in another project in the franchise, since he has an original series underway with Apple TV +. Of course, he has never closed the door to returning to such a beloved universe. In October 2023, he commented to Variety:
“To be honest, if I get beaten up with the next series and the next series after that, no one wants to watch them and everyone wants some Breaking Bad, perhaps we will see the clearest path to do so. I will do something in the future, but I would like to leave it as is. Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul They are the work of my life. They will be the first thing engraved on my tombstone. “I couldn’t be more proud of it.”
However, he also said that I would not welcome the exploitation of the franchise beyond what is due: “I see other story worlds—I’m not going to name names—that feel like, ‘Hey, they’re really getting every penny out of that franchise.’ I’d hate to see that happen with Breaking Bad. I’d rather err on the side of leaving the party too early than too late. But never say never. It’s just because of how I feel now, but who knows in the future.”