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* Hector Salamanca was originally planned as the villain for Season 3, and Gus Fring would never have existed if Tuco's actor hadn't resigned.
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* [[Characters/BreakingBadHectorSalamanca Hector Salamanca Salamanca]] was originally planned as the villain for Season 3, and [[Characters/BreakingBadGustavoFring Gus Fring Fring]] would never have existed if Tuco's actor hadn't resigned.
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* Saul Goodman was originally going to be the one to clean up the scene of Jane's death. When Creator/BobOdenkirk was unavailable, the character of Mike was created. Furthermore, the writers quickly realized that it didn't fit Saul's character for him to be the one cleaning up the scene.
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* [[Characters/BreakingBadSaulGoodman Saul Goodman Goodman]] was originally going to be the one to clean up the scene of Jane's death. When Creator/BobOdenkirk was unavailable, the character of [[Characters/BreakingBadMikeEhrmantraut Mike Ehrmantraut]] was created. Furthermore, the writers quickly realized that it didn't fit Saul's character for him to be the one cleaning up the scene.
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* Creator/MatthewBroderick was originally approached for the role of [[Characters/BreakingBadWalterWhite Walter White]] before Creator/BryanCranston was cast. Contrary to popular belief, Creator/JohnCusack was never considered for the part of Walter White.
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* Creator/MatthewBroderick was originally approached While Creator/BryanCranston had been Creator/VinceGilligan's first choice for the role of [[Characters/BreakingBadWalterWhite Walter White]] White]], Creator/{{AMC}} executives were wary due to Cranston being well-known for his role as [[BumblingDad Hal]] on ''Series/MalcolmInTheMiddle'', and instead approached other actors such as Creator/MatthewBroderick before Creator/BryanCranston was cast.Gilligan convinced AMC to cast Cranston. Contrary to popular belief, Creator/JohnCusack was never considered for the part of Walter White.
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* Creator/RaymondCruz, the actor who played Tuco, asked to be written out of the show because he didn't feel comfortable playing such a violent character. Creator/VinceGilligan originally envisioned the show as being only four seasons long. It's possible that Cruz deciding to leave earlier than expected made the writers have to build up to a new villain thus making the story longer than originally planned.
* Creator/VinceGilligan has described his early pitch meeting with producers at other channels. Creator/{{HBO}} wasn't interested, and apparently rather curt about it. Creator/{{TNT}} loved it, but couldn't take it due to their family-friendly image. Creator/{{FX|Networks}} did initially buy it, but let it go after hemming and hawing for awhile. Creator/{{AMC}} took it because they were desperate for mature drama shows to compliment ''Series/MadMen''.
* Creator/VinceGilligan has described his early pitch meeting with producers at other channels. Creator/{{HBO}} wasn't interested, and apparently rather curt about it. Creator/{{TNT}} loved it, but couldn't take it due to their family-friendly image. Creator/{{FX|Networks}} did initially buy it, but let it go after hemming and hawing for awhile. Creator/{{AMC}} took it because they were desperate for mature drama shows to compliment ''Series/MadMen''.
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* Creator/RaymondCruz, the actor who played Tuco, asked to be written out of the show because he didn't feel comfortable playing such a violent character. Creator/VinceGilligan Gilligan originally envisioned the show as being only four seasons long. It's possible that Cruz deciding to leave earlier than expected made the writers have to build up to a new villain thus making the story longer than originally planned.
*Creator/VinceGilligan Gilligan has described his early pitch meeting with producers at other channels. Creator/{{HBO}} wasn't interested, and apparently rather curt about it. Creator/{{TNT}} loved it, but couldn't take it due to their family-friendly image. Creator/{{FX|Networks}} did initially buy it, but let it go after hemming and hawing for awhile. Creator/{{AMC}} AMC took it because they were desperate for mature drama shows to compliment ''Series/MadMen''.
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* Walt was originally supposed to purposefully turn Jane on her back to ensure her death, as opposed to just letting her die but the [[ExecutiveMeddling studio]] and Creator/BryanCranston both disagreed with it.
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* Walt was originally supposed to purposefully turn Jane on her back to ensure her death, as opposed to just letting her die but the [[ExecutiveMeddling studio]] and Creator/BryanCranston Cranston both disagreed with it.
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* The legendary '''I AM THE ONE WHO KNOCKS''' BadassBoast originally ended with a far meeker qualifier: ''so to speak.'' Writers cut it out to complete [[ProtagonistJourneyToVillain Walt's transformation to Heisenberg.]]
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* The legendary '''I AM THE ONE WHO KNOCKS''' KNOCKS!''' BadassBoast originally ended with a far meeker qualifier: ''so "so to speak.'' Writers cut it out " The writers removed that to complete [[ProtagonistJourneyToVillain Walt's transformation to into Heisenberg.]]
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* According to Creator/BryanCranston, [[https://www.nme.com/en_asia/news/tv/bryan-cranston-nearly-turned-down-breaking-bad-role-due-to-malcolm-in-the-middle-2863763 an eighth season of]] Series/MalcolmInTheMiddle was nearly greenlit[[note]] ultimately, the show ended after its seventh season [[/note]]. Had that season been greenlit, Cranston would not have been able to shoot the pilot for ''Breaking Bad'' due to his commitments to ''Malcolm''.
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* According to Creator/BryanCranston, Bryan Cranston, [[https://www.nme.com/en_asia/news/tv/bryan-cranston-nearly-turned-down-breaking-bad-role-due-to-malcolm-in-the-middle-2863763 an eighth season of]] Series/MalcolmInTheMiddle ''Malcolm In The Middle'' was nearly greenlit[[note]] ultimately, the show ended after its seventh season [[/note]]. Had that season been greenlit, Cranston would not have been able to shoot the pilot for ''Breaking Bad'' due to his commitments to ''Malcolm''.
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Delve into the challenges this show encountered, leading to significant plot overhauls, and be amazed at how it ultimately came together so seamlessly
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** One of the ideas in the article - Walt switching to using a pharmacy as a front for his operation [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ufrTjEY5dU may have been alluded to in this Super Bowl ad]].
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** One of the ideas in the article - Walt switching to using a pharmacy as a front for his operation [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ufrTjEY5dU youtu.be/CXpE9u-yuTs?si=YW2ThAFFposLQ9D3 may have been alluded to in this Super Bowl ad]].
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* Creator/PennBadgley, Creator/ColinHanks and Creator/ReidScott screen-tested for the role of [[Characters/BreakingBadJessePinkman Jesse Pinkman]] before the casting of Creator/AaronPaul
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* Creator/PennBadgley, Creator/ColinHanks and Creator/ReidScott screen-tested for the role of [[Characters/BreakingBadJessePinkman Jesse Pinkman]] before the casting of Creator/AaronPaulCreator/AaronPaul.
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* Creator/MatthewBroderick was originally approached for [[Characters/BreakingBadWalterWhite Walter White]] before Creator/BryanCranston was cast. Contrary to popular belief, Creator/JohnCusack was never considered for the part of Walter White.
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* Creator/MatthewBroderick was originally approached for the role of [[Characters/BreakingBadWalterWhite Walter White]] before Creator/BryanCranston was cast. Contrary to popular belief, Creator/JohnCusack was never considered for the part of Walter White.
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* Creator/MatthewBroderick was originally approached for the role of [[Characters/BreakingBadWalterWhite Walter White]] before Creator/BryanCranston was cast. Contrary to popular belief, Creator/JohnCusack was never considered for the part of Walter White.
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* Creator/MatthewBroderick was originally approached for the role of [[Characters/BreakingBadWalterWhite Walter White]] before Creator/BryanCranston was cast. Contrary to popular belief, Creator/JohnCusack was never considered for the part of Walter White.
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* Creator/MatthewBroderick was approached for the role of [[Characters/BreakingBadWalterWhite Walter White]] before Creator/BryanCranston was cast. Contrary to popular belief, Creator/JohnCusack was never considered for the part of Walter White.
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* Creator/MatthewBroderick was originally approached for the role of [[Characters/BreakingBadWalterWhite Walter White]] before Creator/BryanCranston was cast. Contrary to popular belief, Creator/JohnCusack was never considered for the part of Walter White.
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* Creator/MatthewBroderick was approached for the role of [[Characters/BreakingBadWalterWhite Walter White]] before Creator/BryanCranston was cast. Contrary to popular belief, Creator/JohnCusack was never considered the role of Walter White.
* Creator/PennBadgley, Creator/ColinHanks and Creator/ReidScott screen-tested for the part of [[Characters/BreakingBadJessePinkman Jesse Pinkman]] before the casting of Creator/AaronPaul
* Creator/RobinLordTaylor auditioned for the role of Todd Alquist before Creator/JessePlemons was cast.
* According to Creator/SamuelLJackson, he asked to do a cameo on the show AsHimself buying chicken at Los Pollos Hermanos, but he never got the opportunity to do so before the series ended. Creator/MichaelCera and Creator/PhilipSeymourHoffman also expressed interest in making guest appearances.
* Creator/PennBadgley, Creator/ColinHanks and Creator/ReidScott screen-tested for the part of [[Characters/BreakingBadJessePinkman Jesse Pinkman]] before the casting of Creator/AaronPaul
* Creator/RobinLordTaylor auditioned for the role of Todd Alquist before Creator/JessePlemons was cast.
* According to Creator/SamuelLJackson, he asked to do a cameo on the show AsHimself buying chicken at Los Pollos Hermanos, but he never got the opportunity to do so before the series ended. Creator/MichaelCera and Creator/PhilipSeymourHoffman also expressed interest in making guest appearances.
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* Creator/MatthewBroderick was approached for the role of [[Characters/BreakingBadWalterWhite Walter White]] before Creator/BryanCranston was cast. Contrary to popular belief, Creator/JohnCusack was never considered for the role part of Walter White.
* Creator/PennBadgley, Creator/ColinHanks and Creator/ReidScott screen-tested for thepart role of [[Characters/BreakingBadJessePinkman Jesse Pinkman]] before the casting of Creator/AaronPaul
* Creator/RobinLordTaylor auditioned for therole part of Todd Alquist before Creator/JessePlemons was cast.
* According to Creator/SamuelLJackson, he asked to do a cameo on the show AsHimself buying chicken at Los Pollos Hermanos, but he never got the opportunity to do so before the series ended. Creator/MichaelCera and Creator/PhilipSeymourHoffman also expressed interest in making guestappearances.appearances on the show.
* Creator/PennBadgley, Creator/ColinHanks and Creator/ReidScott screen-tested for the
* Creator/RobinLordTaylor auditioned for the
* According to Creator/SamuelLJackson, he asked to do a cameo on the show AsHimself buying chicken at Los Pollos Hermanos, but he never got the opportunity to do so before the series ended. Creator/MichaelCera and Creator/PhilipSeymourHoffman also expressed interest in making guest
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* Creator/MatthewBroderick was approached for the role of [[Characters/BreakingBadWalterWhite Walter White]] before Creator/BryanCranston was cast. Contrary to popular belief, Creator/JohnCusack was never considered or offered the part of Walter White.
* Creator/PennBadgley, Creator/ColinHanks and Creator/ReidScott screen-tested for [[Characters/BreakingBadJessePinkman Jesse Pinkman]] before the casting of Creator/AaronPaul
* Creator/PennBadgley, Creator/ColinHanks and Creator/ReidScott screen-tested for [[Characters/BreakingBadJessePinkman Jesse Pinkman]] before the casting of Creator/AaronPaul
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* Creator/MatthewBroderick was approached for the role of [[Characters/BreakingBadWalterWhite Walter White]] before Creator/BryanCranston was cast. Contrary to popular belief, Creator/JohnCusack was never considered or offered the part role of Walter White.
* Creator/PennBadgley, Creator/ColinHanks and Creator/ReidScott screen-tested for the part of [[Characters/BreakingBadJessePinkman Jesse Pinkman]] before the casting of Creator/AaronPaul
* Creator/PennBadgley, Creator/ColinHanks and Creator/ReidScott screen-tested for the part of [[Characters/BreakingBadJessePinkman Jesse Pinkman]] before the casting of Creator/AaronPaul
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* According to Creator/SamuelLJackson, he asked to do a cameo on the show AsHimself buying chicken at Los Pollos Hermanos, but he never got the opportunity to do so before the series ended. Creator/MichaelCera and Creator/PhilipSeymourHoffman were also interested in making guest appearances.
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* According to Creator/SamuelLJackson, he asked to do a cameo on the show AsHimself buying chicken at Los Pollos Hermanos, but he never got the opportunity to do so before the series ended. Creator/MichaelCera and Creator/PhilipSeymourHoffman were also interested expressed interest in making guest appearances.
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[[caption-width-right:350: '''"I am ''not'' in danger, Skyler. I ''am'' [[Film/Godzilla1998 Tatopoulos]]!''']]
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* Some higher-ups from various studios wanted the meth angle watered down to be laundering money so the show was more family-friendly. How's that for a WhatCouldHaveBeen horror story? Although now we also have the quite popular ''Series/{{Ozark}}'' which is pretty much "''Breaking Bad'' with money laundering" anyway.
* Creator/VinceGilligan has described his early pitch meeting with producers at other channels. Creator/{{HBO}} wasn't interested (and rather rude apparently). Creator/{{TNT}} loved it but couldn't take it due to their family-friendly image (the two executives told him they'd be fired if they bought it). Creator/{{FX|Networks}} did initially buy it but let it go after hemming and hawing for awhile. Creator/{{AMC}} took it because they were desperate for mature drama shows to compliment ''Series/MadMen''.
* Creator/VinceGilligan has described his early pitch meeting with producers at other channels. Creator/{{HBO}} wasn't interested (and rather rude apparently). Creator/{{TNT}} loved it but couldn't take it due to their family-friendly image (the two executives told him they'd be fired if they bought it). Creator/{{FX|Networks}} did initially buy it but let it go after hemming and hawing for awhile. Creator/{{AMC}} took it because they were desperate for mature drama shows to compliment ''Series/MadMen''.
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* Some higher-ups from various studios wanted Creator/MatthewBroderick was approached for the meth angle watered down role of [[Characters/BreakingBadWalterWhite Walter White]] before Creator/BryanCranston was cast. Contrary to be laundering money so popular belief, Creator/JohnCusack was never considered or offered the part of Walter White.
* Creator/PennBadgley, Creator/ColinHanks and Creator/ReidScott screen-tested for [[Characters/BreakingBadJessePinkman Jesse Pinkman]] before the casting of Creator/AaronPaul
* Creator/RobinLordTaylor auditioned for the role of Todd Alquist before Creator/JessePlemons was cast.
* According to Creator/SamuelLJackson, he asked to do a cameo on the showwas more family-friendly. How's that for a WhatCouldHaveBeen horror story? Although now we AsHimself buying chicken at Los Pollos Hermanos, but he never got the opportunity to do so before the series ended. Creator/MichaelCera and Creator/PhilipSeymourHoffman were also have the quite popular ''Series/{{Ozark}}'' which is pretty much "''Breaking Bad'' with money laundering" anyway.
* Creator/VinceGilligan has described his early pitch meeting with producers at other channels. Creator/{{HBO}} wasn'tinterested (and rather rude apparently). Creator/{{TNT}} loved it but couldn't take it due to their family-friendly image (the two executives told him they'd be fired if they bought it). Creator/{{FX|Networks}} did initially buy it but let it go after hemming and hawing for awhile. Creator/{{AMC}} took it because they were desperate for mature drama shows to compliment ''Series/MadMen''.in making guest appearances.
* Creator/PennBadgley, Creator/ColinHanks and Creator/ReidScott screen-tested for [[Characters/BreakingBadJessePinkman Jesse Pinkman]] before the casting of Creator/AaronPaul
* Creator/RobinLordTaylor auditioned for the role of Todd Alquist before Creator/JessePlemons was cast.
* According to Creator/SamuelLJackson, he asked to do a cameo on the show
* Creator/VinceGilligan has described his early pitch meeting with producers at other channels. Creator/{{HBO}} wasn't
* Creator/VinceGilligan has described his early pitch meeting with producers at other channels. Creator/{{HBO}} wasn't interested, and apparently rather curt about it. Creator/{{TNT}} loved it, but couldn't take it due to their family-friendly image. Creator/{{FX|Networks}} did initially buy it, but let it go after hemming and hawing for awhile. Creator/{{AMC}} took it because they were desperate for mature drama shows to compliment ''Series/MadMen''.
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** Earlier versions of the scene had Walt kill her by injecting her with an extra dose of heroin.
* While Creator/BryanCranston was always Creator/VinceGilligan's first choice for the role of Walt (having been impressed with his performance in the Gilligan-scripted ''Series/TheXFiles'' episode "[[Recap/TheXFilesS06E02Drive Drive]]"), AMC initially offered the role to Creator/JohnCusack and Creator/MatthewBroderick. It wasn't until they turned it down that Cranston finally got the part. Broderick's role as a genial yet sinister father in ''WesternAnimation/BoJackHorseman'' gives a hint at what that might have been like.
* While Creator/BryanCranston was always Creator/VinceGilligan's first choice for the role of Walt (having been impressed with his performance in the Gilligan-scripted ''Series/TheXFiles'' episode "[[Recap/TheXFilesS06E02Drive Drive]]"), AMC initially offered the role to Creator/JohnCusack and Creator/MatthewBroderick. It wasn't until they turned it down that Cranston finally got the part. Broderick's role as a genial yet sinister father in ''WesternAnimation/BoJackHorseman'' gives a hint at what that might have been like.
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* According to Creator/SamuelLJackson, he asked to do a cameo on the show AsHimself buying chicken at Los Pollos Hermanos, but he never got the opportunity to do so before the series ended.
* Creator/MichaelCera and Creator/PhilipSeymourHoffman were interested in making guest appearances.
* Creator/MichaelCera and Creator/PhilipSeymourHoffman were interested in making guest appearances.
