And I go, what's that? But the idea was I didnt know how important Jesse was [going to be].. Bryan Cranston (Walter White) and Aaron Paul (Jesse Pinkman) remain great friends even years after the series finale aired. Earlier this month, TV Guide released its annual salary report of television actors, hosts, and personalities. My - most of my teachers were supportive, but there was this one teacher that that came up to me when I was saying goodbye, really, because I had graduated. Im pretty sure you dont use real life all that often in your work, but you sometimes spend considerable time away from your family when youre on location. Rich DudesHow Breaking Bad's Bryan Cranston & Aaron Paul Built a $60M Net Worth Learn how Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul made their combined net worth of $60 million through acting, investments, and their own liquor brand Dos Hombres Mezcal. FRESH AIR's executive producer is Danny Miller. Yeah. Maurice is a self-proclaimed reader by day and reality TV watcher by night, with a passion for all things pop culture. Aaron Paul Talks Traumatic 'Black Mirror' Episode, 'Breaking Bad Well, Charlie Brooker and co. kept their word. From Pops to PopCorners, your life has come full circle. And one of them says, oh, well, the dog was suffering. This interview was edited for length and clarity. So, we had such a great time doing it. So, five-and-half years ago, when you took your blood feud with Jesse Plemons to a whole new level on Black Mirrors USS Callister, the one condition you had for your voiceover was that it couldnt rule you out of a future live-action opportunity. He moved to Los Angeles after high school to pursue his acting career. Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day, Inside the business of TV with breaking news, expert analysis and showrunner interviews. Here's How Much Aaron Paul And Bryan Cranston Earn For 'Breaking Bad' Kirsten Acuna AMC "Breaking Bad" is without a doubt one of the best shows to have ever been on TV. And if the drug - head of the drug ring kills Walt, he'll probably kill Jesse, too. El Camino, which was produced with a $6 million budget, premiered on Netflix in October 2019 and received raving reviews for its gripping and exhilarating storyline, but it was never mentioned how much Paul was paid for his partake in the movie considering that its Netflix though, who are known to spend a lot of money on its cast, he probably earned a substantial amount. Aaron Paul was paid $150,000 per episode in both parts of season 5. Of course, being the lead actors on a hit show has financial benefits beyond just the base salary. And the scene continues to go on because he thinks that I'm just acting. Just do it. Today on Netflix, we get the next chapter in the "Breaking Bad" story - a standalone movie called "El Camino." Breaking Bad alums Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul, along with their lawn chairs and iconic RV, will make a play for the baked treat on Super Bowl LVII Feb. 12 So let's pick up the scene from there. SEE ALSO:'Breaking Bad' actress Anna Gunn explains why fans hate her character, Skyler, one of the best shows to have ever been on TV. Compared to some other contemporary actors, neither Cranston nor Paul had exorbitant salaries considering how popular Breaking Bad was. But yeah, when I read all of that, I was like, What is he thinking? (Laughs.). Like, I love - you know, like, I love your passion. So Ill get back to you when I finish writing it. Seven months later, he gave me a call and said, the script is done. And its pretty great.. And, you know, he could definitely meet his deathbed at any moment. GROSS: Try to, like, bar the door and do everything in their power to prevent you from going and telling you that you were making a huge mistake that you would always regret, that you were throwing your life away and throwing away everything that they had ever done to help you in life, et cetera? CRANSTON: (As Walter White) Is that all, $26,000? GROSS: And I love the way your former chemistry teacher, who's now your partner cooking meth, is lecturing you about your lack of motivation the way only a teacher could. Not only has it opened the doors for both stars to carry on with successful careers in Hollywood, but it also earned them a fortune thanks to their lucrative contracts. The total income he realized from the project is not known but he earned $20,000 per episode in the show's final seasons. (SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "BENNIE AND THE JETS"). Neither would become successful without the other. According to Business Insider, Paul got a concussion from filming the season two episode Grilled where Tuco brings Walt and Jesse to his isolated shack. Our technical director and engineer is Audrey Bentham, with additional engineering support from Joyce Lieberman and Julian Herzfeld. Yeah. PAUL: (As Jesse Pinkman) You may know a lot about chemistry, man, but you don't know jack about slinging dope. And then - and now, you know, he's a murderer. I really - you know, joining this series, obviously, I had no idea where this character was going. Paul got the phrase no half measures tattooed on his bicep and Cranston got the iconic Breaking Bad logo tattooed on his finger. Published Oct 5, 2020 The cast of Breaking Bad brought to life an immersive and compelling story fans love to this day. Bryan Cranston And Aaron Paul's 'Breaking Bad' Earnings. Yeah, it was so much fun. What are some examples of the worst beatings you've taken in the series? It was nothing but warm memories. Paul is earning as much as Peter Dinklage earns for his role on HBO's "Game of Thrones" per episode and more than that of "Elementary" star Lucy Liu ($130,000). This includes the faux severed head of Jesse and Walts arch enemy Gus Fring, which Paul keeps safe inside his media room. I didnt know him well, but he was always popping up at the same spots where I was. He's such a great, giving actor, and I would love to work with him again. To mark the end of their time together on the show, Paul and Cranston both decided to get Breaking Bad tattoos on the last day of filming. He was saved, however, by the 2007-2008 Writers Guild of America strike who believed that his character brought intrigue and humour into the storyline. Well, I'll tell you, I know a lack of motivation when I see it. You know, he's almost, like, still a kid. And Jesse just seems like he's constantly just struggling to keep his head above water. Oh, Bennie, she's really keen. I mean, he would get up in front of all these people and kind of just get lost in the moment, as well. And it's funny - like, the weekend I was moving into this little, tiny studio apartment in North Hollywood, a bank robbery is in progress, like, two blocks from my place PAUL: A giant bank robbery. And it's so tragic what he's going through. (Not bad for someone who was originally supposed to be killed off at the end of season one.). And it was just so great that they were supportive of going after dreams and - because if you don't, then what do you really have, you know? He didn't know why. What are you talking about? Once you get to know Charlie, you know that his word actually has weight to it. You've been beaten in a lot of very imaginative ways. GROSS: So you get to LA, and then what? And so they'd always joke around about it. "I think the best part was working with Aaron Paul. And that took you to the dark side because that's what meth does. As the final. I just wanted to know where the cameras were so that I was aware of my surroundings, and thats what you saw in that take. It was said that Cranstons salary matched the cast of How I Met Your Mother, who were believed to be making $200k-230k per episode while Damian Lewis was making a little more on Homeland with $250,000. PAUL: I feel like I have my life together, really. Yeah, I love doing real life sort of comedy. This text may not be in its final form and may be updated or revised in the future. So it was a lot of fun.. That project was a huge success that added another layer to Jesse's story. Most of the time, my family has been able to come with me. Although he ended up being a centrepiece for the series, the character of Jesse Pinkman was supposed to be killed off by the writers in season one. No, its always gonna be Dos Hombres, but weve had such a great time building this company together. Cliff avoids any and all intimacy with his wife, Lana (Kate Mara). I left Idaho at 17. 20 Things Die-Hard Fans Missed In Breaking Bad, Here's Why You Should Catch Up On Breaking Bad Before Watching Ozark. Earlier this month, TV Guide released its annual salary report of television actors, hosts, and personalities. Sign up for notifications from Insider! In a 2021 interview with Entertainment Weekly about filming Jane's "Breaking Bad" death scene, Ritter said the weight of the scene didn't hit her until she was in makeup and filming the scene with Paul and Bryan Cranston. But she - you know, she got on a plane and went back to Idaho. The show was a game changer., I lived and breathed every moment of his life that we saw, and then some. They presented us with this idea, and they wanted it to look and feel like a little sliver of a Breaking Bad episode, Paul says. Like the two lead actors in AMCs smash hit Breaking Bad. Beyond the Sea, co-starring Josh Hartnett and Kate Mara. 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With a few notable exceptions, most actors face salary discrepancies for various reasons. So they came up with this idea, they threw the script at us and we were super excited to jump on board. Here's How Much Aaron Paul And Bryan Cranston Earn For 'Breaking Bad' Among the 160+ salaries reported were those of Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul, the two main stars of "Breaking Bad.". And he's going to slam me against the wall. All Rights Reserved. Not a problem, except when we flashback to him, then it's kinda noticable nobitche5 1 yr. ago PAUL: (As Jesse Pinkman) No, that's 2,600. Paul and co-star Jesse Plemons, who plays Todd on the show, have coincidentally worked on numerous projects together. BIANCULLI: Aaron Paul speaking to Terry Gross in 2011 - more after a break. Now, how do we do that? But are you going to be Un Hombre soon? I just dont find myself funny, but if funny situations are happening to these characters that cause people to laugh, thats what Im all about. Initially portrayed as a troubled and somewhat aimless young man, Jesse is depicted as struggling with personal demons and addiction. Well, some of the worst beatings really came at the very beginning, which was done by a character - name of Tuco, this guy played by Raymond Cruz. Yet. In December 2017, Paul had a voice cameo on one of Black Mirrors signature episodes, USS Callister, as series creator Charlie Brooker wanted to add another wrinkle to Pauls fictional feud with Breaking Bad co-star Jesse Plemons. Subscribe for full access to The Hollywood Reporter. Published on January 7, 2021 2 min read It's always awkward discussing salaries at work, and those conversation can become especially difficult for actors on popular TV shows. But he still does, you know, weddings and funerals and sometimes will guest speak at some churches. Well, Im glad to hear there was no PTSD. Bryan Cranston is reported to have earned around $225,000 from each episode of 'Breaking Bad.'. We tried to make it happen last season, but scheduling just didnt work out. So Walt thinks the only hope is to have Jesse kill this assistant meth cook, Gale. It could be. Aaron Paul Didn't Think His 'Breaking Bad' Character Would Live This Age, Parents and Education. He provides a contrast to White, serving as a symbol of lost potential and the consequences of getting involved in the drug trade. Initially, he struggled to find substantial roles but gradually gained recognition through guest appearances on various television shows such as "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," "Veronica Mars," and "The X-Files.". I love him. We tried to make it happen last season, but scheduling just didnt work out. I didnt look at any of it before we shot, and so I didnt want to know what I was walking into. Dos Hombres received some nice placement in a recent episode of Its Always Sunny in Philadelphia. I mean, I'll watch it when the show airs, you know, whether it being if I fly home to Idaho, and I'm with my family. These days, Aaron Paul is still making waves in acting. [Writers Note: For comparison, Breaking Bad typically had eight-day shoots] When I got to set and we started doing it, I quickly realized that I need to do more comedy. You guys may have shot your coverage on different days, but when you saw Ray Cruz, did you experience any flashbacks to the locked screen door incident? CRANSTON: (As Walter White) Come on. That Super Bowl commercial was such a fun thing to do. For example, your recent locations in Finland and New Zealand probably felt as far away as space. Krysten Ritter only appeared in nine episodes over two seasons in "Breaking Bad," but she quickly became one of the show's most important and eventually consequential characters. Your father is a Baptist minister, yes? As stated by the actor, I think the glass of water became Jesses security blanket in a way and I love that about that scene. I always had the plan of moving to LA. A lot of people will always see me as Jesse, and I take that as a compliment. Aaron Paul: 'Breaking Bad changed my life' - The Guardian And you know that there's really no justification for what you've done, which is killing a man. I mean, we do business calls every single day, and weve hired every single one of our employees, personally. My wife [Lauren Paul] is obsessed with her, and shes obsessed with my wife. GROSS: Would you have problems watching scenes like when you're beaten up or scenes when your face has been beaten to a pulp? White lets Jane die toward the end of "Breaking Bad" Season 2 when he finds her and Jesse both lost in a drug haze. PAUL: I do, yeah. And instantly, my heart kind of dropped and slowed down a bit. CRANSTON: (As Walter White) Yeah. Of course, this is just one report and we don't know exactly how much Cranston was paid. Considering how much money Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul made during their five-year run on the award-winning TV series Breaking Bad, its understandable why the latter would insist that the show has ultimately changed his life. Below, during a recent conversation with THR, Paul also explains his history with his Black Mirror co-stars Hartnett and Mara, before sharing his reaction to Cranstons recent retirement talk. The most difficult scene for Paul to film was Janes death in the season two episode Phoenix. Aaron Paul won a total of three Primetime Emmy Awards for his portrayal of Jesse Pinkman in the television series "Breaking Bad." GROSS: You've taken a lot of punishment in the series. A sequel to that series, a movie called "El Camino," premieres today on Netflix. Better Call Saul's final season marks the conclusion of executive producer Melissa Bernstein's 15-year journey that began with Breaking Bad's pilot shoot in 2007.The celebrated AMC drama . Aaron Paul and Bryan Cranston Reunite in 'Breaking Bad' -Themed Super Soon after Walt, the chemistry teacher and Jesse, his former student have started cooking and selling meth. Leave it at the tone. So, the goal would definitely be to eventually make money off of the company, but its always gonna be the two of us. But honestly, it was such a traumatic experience that a lot of it has sort of left my mind. Cranston takes . So, I just tried to study Josh [during rehearsal]. Ive known them for so many years, and what a dream, really. He is well-cultured, and when you meet him, hes drawing portraits of his children and then Cliff and Lanas [played by Auden Thornton] beautiful home. Are you glad you waited a little longer considering the powerful material you received in this episode? This is FRESH AIR. And he's like, no, we just - I just want to let you know that that's not the plan anymore. But the entire second season, the entire third season, I thought that Jesse could be a goner at any moment because there's, you know, many things that this character has screwed up on. Hope you can join us. Watch the ad below. Provided Cranston and Paul's salary information is the same for the first eight episodes, that would put Cranston at $3.6 million for the entire final season of "Breaking Bad" while his co-star Paul would make a total of $2.4 million. Pinkman is introduced as a small-time methamphetamine manufacturer and dealer, operating in Albuquerque, New Mexico. While Cranston was already a familiar face in Hollywood, his work as Heisenberg helped him transition from more comedic roles like Malcolm in the Middle to more serious work, like his latest project Your Honor. Together, they navigate the dangerous world of drug trafficking, facing various challenges and consequences. Back then, Jesse was a teenager cooking and selling meth with his former chemistry teacher Walter White, played by Bryan Cranston. And what happened to Jesse. JERE BURNS: (As group leader) How'd you feel about what you did, Jesse? In 2019, Paul reprised his famous role in a film released on Netflix titled El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie. Asking when the next series ofBreaking Badwas gonna be you can put that dream away wanting to know what happens to Jesse. Copyright 2023 Endgame360 Inc. All Rights Reserved. And the leader of the support group speaks first. And, you know, he starts off really small-time. You want to confess that you've killed a man, but you can't confess that. It's all good? That puts Cranston's salary for the final eight episodes of the series at $1.8 million. Sadly, Jane's story ends in tragedy as her relationship with Jesse only heightens their separate addictions, and White goes down one of his darkest paths to attempt to eliminate what he sees as a pressing threat. By Season 4, when Terry Gross spoke to Aaron Paul in 2011, Walt and Jesse were connected to a drug lord and in way over their heads. But in reality, I was just completely out of it. Before signing on for the show back in 2008, earned an incredible $225,000 per episode while his co-star was said to have earned $150,000. I knew I was going to walk into blood on the walls and floor, and then a pool of blood in the kitchen, but I didnt know exactly what. 'Better Call Saul' EP Says the Heart of the 'Breaking Bad' Prequel Is a Paul, on the other hand, took home a whopping $150,000 for each episode and considering there were 16 episodes in the fifth season, the 41-year-old would have made $2.4 million for the entire series while his co-star walked away with $3.6 million. According to reports, Bryan Cranston made $225,000 per episode of Breaking Bad. How much do Cranston and Paul earn per episode as meth cooks? Hes just got an inherent charm rooted within him, and so I just tried to absorb as much of him as possible. PAUL: Oh, I love that man. For a comparison, Cranston is making as much as what each of the "How I Met Your Mother" cast members earns ($225,000) and nearly as much as Damian Lewis on Showtime's "Homeland" ($250,000). He has this heart. And then we came back to finish things up. Still, showrunner Vince Gilligan said Jesses character only survived past season 1 because of the chemistry between Cranston and Paul. He had lost his first really true love, I think, with Jane that was - started off as a good influence on Jesse, but then just turned into a - like a chemical romance, really.
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