Better Call Saul
| Better Call Saul | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Comedy Drama |
| Created by | |
| Starring | Bob Odenkirk |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| Production company(s) | Sony Pictures Television |
| Broadcast | |
| Original channel | AMC |
| Chronology | |
| Related shows | Breaking Bad |
Better Call Saul is the upcoming television series spin-off of Breaking Bad created by Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould, with Saul Goodman (played by Bob Odenkirk) as the main character. The series will be a prequel about Saul before he became Walter White's lawyer.[1]
Development[edit]
In April 2013, it was announced that a spin-off series focusing on Saul is being developed by Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan and writer Peter Gould; the latter wrote the episode that introduced the character.[2] Gilligan had considered it in a July 2012 interview: "I like the idea of a lawyer show in which the main lawyer will do anything it takes to stay out of a court of law. He'll settle on the courthouse steps, whatever it takes to stay out of the courtroom. That would be fun—I would like that."[3] In July 2013, Gilligan commented that the series had yet to be green-lit, but he and Gould are "full speed ahead on trying to get going."[4] As negotiations dragged on with AMC, Netflix stepped in to provide Web syndication.[5] In October 2013, Gilligan expressed his intention to direct the pilot, which would have a tentative airdate between August and October 2014.[6]
In developing the series, the producers considered giving the show a half-hour format,[2] but ultimately decided on an hour-long format.[3] The spin-off will be produced by Sony Pictures Television and AMC, air on AMC, and serve as a prequel to Breaking Bad.[3] During his appearance on Talking Bad, Odenkirk noted that Saul was one of the most popular characters on the show, speculating that the audience likes the character because he is the program's least hypocritical figure, and is good at his job.[7]
References[edit]
- ^ Cornet, Roth (September 11, 2013). "Breaking Bad Spinoff Series Better Call Saul Confirmed". IGN. Retrieved September 11, 2013.
- ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie (April 9, 2013). "AMC Eyes ‘Breaking Bad’ Spinoff Toplined By Bob Odenkirk". Deadline.com. Retrieved April 9, 2013.
- ^ a b c Andreeva, Nellie (September 11, 2013). "‘Breaking Bad’ Saul Goodman Spinoff A Go At AMC, Will Serve As Prequel To Original". Deadline.com. Retrieved September 13, 2013.
- ^ Molloy, Tim (July 2, 2013). "Breaking Bad Creator Vince Gilligan: Saul Goodman Spinoff Moving 'Full Speed Ahead'". The Wrap. Retrieved September 13, 2013.
- ^ Guthrie, Melissa; Rose, Lacey (September 18, 2013). "How AMC Almost Lost Breaking Bad Spinoff Better Call Saul to Netflix". The Hollywood Reporter. Prometheus Global Media.
- ^ Rose, Lacey (October 16, 2013). "'Breaking Bad's' Vince Gilligan Reveals Details of 'Saul' Spinoff and Terror Over What's Next". The Hollywood Reporter. Prometheus Global Media.
- ^ Talking Bad. Episode 3. August 25, 2013. AMC.
External links[edit]
Better Call Saul at Internet Movie Database
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