Aaron Paul has shared his experience of reuniting with Bryan Cranston in a special episode of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia season 16. Titled "Celebrity Booze: The Ultimate Cash Grab," the episode features Paul and Cranston portraying fictional versions of themselves, promoting their real-life alcohol brand Dos Hombres. Throughout the episode, Charlie, Mac, and Dennis attempt to convince Paul and Cranston to invest in their own alcohol brand.
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Paul discussed the joy of playing himself alongside Cranston in It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia season 16. He revealed that the concept had been on his mind for several years and expressed his happiness at seeing it come to fruition. Read below for Paul's remarks on the experience.
Aaron Paul & Bryan Cranston's Collaborations Explained
: It was such an incredible experience. The camaraderie among the entire crew was absolutely amazing. We have been friends for countless years, and it was truly a dream come true. The level of admiration I have for the entire company is immeasurable. I took the opportunity to propose the idea of Bryan and myself embarking on a Dos Hombres tour in Philly to Rob and Glenn, and it turned out to be an extraordinary collaboration. The concept was that we would unexpectedly stumble into their bar, causing utter chaos, and that's exactly what we did. The script they presented to us had us buzzing with excitement, and we eagerly accepted the role.In addition to their recent appearances on It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Paul and Cranston rose to fame for their iconic roles in Breaking Bad. Cranston played the character of Walter White, a chemistry teacher who teams up with Paul's Jesse Pinkman to build a lucrative drug empire in order to secure financial stability for his family following his cancer diagnosis. The dynamic between these two talented actors has received widespread acclaim, solidifying Breaking Bad as a modern television masterpiece.
Paul and Cranston, known for their roles as Walt and Jesse in Better Call Saul and El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie, reunited to create Dos Hombres. They recently appeared as their iconic characters in a PopCorners Super Bowl commercial in February 2023. The undeniable chemistry between the two actors is evident both on and off the screen, particularly in their cameo on It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.
Paul's appearance on It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia fulfilled his dream of being on the show, raising the question of whether he will explore more comedic roles in the future. With two episodes remaining in season 16 of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, there's bound to be plenty of unexpected comedy. However, Paul and Cranston's cameos will undoubtedly stand out as one of the most memorable moments of the season.
Source: THR