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Summary SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Giancarlo Esposito played Gus Fring in Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, and the actor has a perfect spinoff idea — but it ignores one problem that would be almost impossible to overcome. Esposito's character proves an intimidating villain throughout Breaking Bad, and its prequel shows a new side of his character. While Gus is no less serious or dangerous in Better Call Saul, he holds less power within the cartel.
Such a journey would be entertaining, and it would give a Gus Fring prequel show the ability to continue the cartel storylines Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul are known for while bringing something new to the table. The AMC franchise hasn't delved into politics yet, but Fring's backstory could balance its drug plot with that. Better Call Saul struck this balance with its cartel and lawyer storylines in much the same way.
Recasting Gus Fring Would Be A Near-Impossible Challenge For The Breaking Bad Spinoff Some actors become so heavily associated with their characters that recasting would be nearly impossible, and that's definitely the case for Esposito and Gus Fring. Esposito has received tons of praise for his portrayal of Breaking Bad's villain, and he captures the character's nuances impressively. It's hard to envision anyone else stepping into the role and doing it nearly as well.
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