Bryan Cranston and Rhea Seehorn on Breaking Bad, Pluribus and Catherine O'Hara

Key Points:

• Bryan Cranston and Rhea Seehorn, key actors in Vince Gilligan's "Breaking Bad" universe, discuss their experiences working on Gilligan's projects, including "Breaking Bad," "Better Call Saul," and the new sci-fi series "Pluribus."
• Cranston reflects on his transition from the comedic role of Hal in "Malcolm in the Middle" to the dark antihero Walter White, highlighting Gilligan's support in casting him against type.
• Seehorn shares insights on her character Carol Sturka in "Pluribus," describing the unique storytelling approach of receiving scripts one episode at a time and the challenge of portraying a character who resists a global event causing forced happiness.
• Both actors praise Gilligan's unpredictable writing style, which often involves creating complex situations without clear resolutions, fostering authentic performances and narrative surprises.
• Cranston also discusses his Emmy-winning guest role in "The Studio," praising co-stars like Madonna and Catherine O’Hara, while Seehorn expresses enthusiasm for potential future collaborations with Cranston.