The Astonishing Demand That Could Bring Walter White Back to Life - Breaking Bad Fans, Prepare to Be Thrilled!

Bryan Cranston's most legendary role thus far is that of Breaking Bad's Walter White. However, there is one condition he has set for reprising the role, making a Walter comeback highly unlikely. Surprisingly, this is actually beneficial for Breaking Bad. The impact of Vince Gilligan's "Gilliverse" has been felt worldwide. Following the immense success of Breaking Bad's five-season run, no one could have predicted that its spinoff series, Better Call Saul, would not only live up to its predecessor but also become its rival. After much anticipation and audience demand, Walter White did make an appearance in the spinoff series, and his cameo effectively contributed to the franchise's lore rather than detracting from it.

Now that Better Call Saul has concluded, it appears that the Gilliverse has come to an end as well. The storylines of both shows and the film have been neatly wrapped up. Nonetheless, viewers still hold out hope that Bryan Cranston could once again embody the character of Walter White. In an interview with Awards Radar, Cranston revealed that he would consider playing White again, but only if the pitch for his return is truly remarkable. While he maintains a "never say never" attitude, his stipulation for another encore makes his return highly unlikely, and surprisingly, this is ultimately a positive outcome for Breaking Bad.

It's Hard To Imagine An Idea Good Enough To Bring Back Bryan Cranston As Walter White

The potential for Bryan Cranston to reprise his role as Walter White is highly unlikely due to the lack of fresh ideas in the Gilliverse. In a recent interview, Cranston mentioned that any pitch for more Walter content would have to truly astonish him. While Better Call Saul has pushed the boundaries of the Gilliverse, the exploration of all the major characters from Breaking Bad leaves little room for continuation. The only viable options would be a spinoff centered around Gus Fring or a show focused on Mike Ehrmantraut, both of whom have had a significant impact in the series. However, it is questionable whether these prequel storylines could match the narrative quality established by Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. Cranston himself expressed doubts about the future of the Breaking Bad universe, stating that it is rare to have a pitch that elicits a truly remarkable reaction. The issue with incorporating Walter into a Gus or Mike prequel lies in the timeline of Breaking Bad. Ultimately, it appears that there are limited alternatives available.

Walter White Shouldn't Return Even If Breaking Bad's Universe Continues

There is no need for any more stories involving Walter White. His character had a perfect ending in Breaking Bad, and the subsequent spinoffs, El Camino and Better Call Saul, only added to his arc without cheapening his death. The prequel spinoff, Better Call Saul, seamlessly incorporated Walter into its timeline, and Vince Gilligan handled his storyline satisfyingly. However, moving forward with a prequel centered around Gus or Mike seems to be the only viable option, as including Walter would risk overdoing it and diminishing the impact of his original story. Walter White's journey has been fully explored without becoming tiresome, and introducing him again could potentially disrupt the established canon, retcon previous timeline information, or create unnecessary plot holes. While audiences may enjoy seeing Bryan Cranston reprise his role, it is best to conclude his story on a high note rather than telling a needless tale that jeopardizes the carefully constructed universe of Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, and El Camino.

Source: Awards Radar