Breaking Bad's Bryan Cranston & Aaron Paul Stage Epic Reunion with Todd & Marie Actors in Unforgettable Photo

Summary

Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul, known for their roles in the acclaimed series Breaking Bad, have united with their fellow cast members to lend their support to the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes. Their collective goal is to advocate for improved wages and safeguards against the rise of artificial intelligence (AI).

In addition to the Glee and Parks & Recreation casts, other Hollywood ensembles have come together on the picket lines to express their solidarity with the striking actors and writers. The Breaking Bad reunion is particularly significant as it represents a rare occurrence of simultaneous strikes by SAG performers and the WGA. It is expected that more celebrities will show their support as the ongoing battle for improved wages continues.

Former Breaking Bad stars Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul, along with their former cast members, were seen standing together on the WGA and SAG-AFTRA picket lines. The show, created by Vince Gilligan, premiered in 2008 and followed the transformation of chemistry teacher Walter White (played by Cranston) into a methamphetamine producer and dealer. Paul portrayed the character of Jesse Pinkman. Both actors have revisited their roles in other projects, including Better Call Saul season 6 which aired last year.

Although Breaking Bad came to a conclusion in 2013, the cast recently got back together. Discussing Film shared a photo on Twitter showing Cranston and Paul holding signs in support of SAG-AFTRA.

Joining the two were Betsy Brandt (portraying Marie, Walter's wife's sister) and Jesse Plemons (portraying Todd, Walter's accomplice). The WGA and SAG-AFTRA have been on strike for several months now, advocating for improved wages, streaming residuals, and safeguards against AI.

Other Stars Show Support To Striking Actors & Writers

Other than the Breaking Bad cast, there have been other Hollywood ensembles that have come together due to the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes. Recently, actors from Glee, such as Heather Morris and Kevin McHale, also expressed their support for the striking actors and writers by holding signs with famous Glee lines. The reunion even paid tribute to the late Naya Rivera, who passed away in 2020.

The Parks & Recreation cast also recently came together on the picket line. Photos of the reunion show stars like Adam Scott and Aubrey Plaza, who had an "April L." name tag. Although Chris Pratt couldn't attend, he expressed his solidarity on social media. It's now common for TV casts to gather on picket lines for planned events. Other ensembles, like those from The West Wing, Arrow, and Criminal Minds, have also reunited in this way.

Hollywood hasn't seen a simultaneous strike by SAG performers and the WGA for six decades, making this a rare occasion. As the fight for better wages for actors and screenwriters continues, we can expect more reunions in support, like the recent Breaking Bad gathering.

Source: Discussing Film/Twitter