Friday, February 6, 2015

Breaking Bad Blues? "Better Call Caul" Prequel Sundays "Saul & Mik" @ 92ndY

 I was late to catching onto BREAKING BAD (BB); the greatest series EVER! But I'm so ready for the prequel BETTER CALL SAUL (BCS.) Saul's character always added a level of sly humor & good advice (if only heeded) and Mike was the enforcer we all grew to love besides his granddaughter.  I'm extremely excited to watch the upcoming AMC series,  BCS which reprises Saul's character played by Emmy Award winning comedy writer & actor Bob Odenkirk.  The series has already been picked up for a 2nd season.  Mike's character will be introduced, played by 2 time Emmy nominee Jonathan Banks.  We'll meet Saul's brother played by Michael McKean (who recently starred on B'wy with Bryan Cranston in "All the Way.")  All 3 brilliant dramatic & comedic actors were in a 92Y talk moderated by Cynthing Littleton, managing editor, TV, at "Variety."  She managed to do little, which was just as well.  Odenkirk, a very sexy Banks and McKean were able to hold the audience enthralled with their good natured ruckus & candid discussion of acting; specifically in regards to their roles in BB & BCS.  Odenkirk,  a former writer for SNL & Emmy winning writer for "The Ben Stiller Show," when asked if he ad-libbed for his role said, "No, I learn the character by doing what is written." He said the biggest surprise about his character is "How soft-hearted he is. He's {Saul} multi-dimensional & close to his brother."  The banter about the show - without giving anything away, "every episode will be completely different, nothing is formulaic."  When asked if they'd like Aaron Paul (Jessie) on the show, Banks replied, "Aaron's a brilliant actor but he can't play an 11 yr. old."  Banks also said he's going out for a beer.  If only he'd have asked…

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