The 2008 American crime drama series, Breaking Bad has undeniably set the bar high for drama entertainment during its five-season run. Featuring Bryan Cranston as Walter White, the show quickly became binge-worthy, with its antihero lead, memorable characters, and purposeful storytelling.
Surprisingly, not just common audiences, but even celebrities got hooked to the show. And, well, none other than the Academy Award winner, Anthony Hopkins dedicated an article to Bryan Cranston via The Guardian. Paying his respect to the incredible actor, Hopkins recalled how captivated he was while bingeing the Emmy award-winning show.
Anthony Hopkins Is a True Fan of Breaking Bad
Premiering more than a decade back in 2008, Vince Gilligan’s Breaking Bad undoubtedly became an outstanding show in the world of television. The five-season crime drama series focused on a mid-life crisis gone bad of a middle-aged man who quit his respectable job to become an outlaw. The story featured Bryan Cranston as the lead, Walter White.
As the show aired, Breaking Bad received immense appreciation from fans. And years later when it was brought to Netflix, the show made its permanent place on the top 10 list of television dramas. There’s no denying that Breaking Bad and Bryan Cranston have a huge fanbase, but surprisingly even Oscar winner Anthony Hopkins is a part of it.
Speaking with The Guardian in 2013, Anthony Hopkins wrote a fan letter to Bryan Cranston telling him how captivated he was after binge-watching Breaking Bad. Finding a great resemblance of the show with “Jacobean, Shakespearian or Greek Tragedy”, Hopkins paid his respect to Cranston and the phenomenal show.
Anthony Hopkins Paid His Respect To Bryan Cranston
As per the letter shared by Anthony Hopkins via The Guardian, to pay his respect to Bryan Cranston, the actor started with,
“I’ve just finished a marathon of watching ‘BREAKING BAD’ – from episode one of the First Season – to the last eight episodes of the Sixth Season. A total of two weeks (addictive) viewing. I have never watched anything like it.”
Proceeding further into the brilliance of Breaking Bad, Hopkins credited Bryan Cranston for his dedicated work and phenomenal performance. “Your performance as Walter White was the best acting I have seen – ever,” the Oscar-winning actor wrote.
“I know there is so much smoke blowing and sickening bullshit in this business, and I’ve sort of lost belief in anything really. But this work of yours is spectacular – absolutely stunning.”
Moving on to the look and feel of the 2008 drama, Anthony Hopkins mentioned how he found resemblance with epic literary works.
“From what started as a black comedy, descended into a labyrinth of blood, destruction, and hell. It was like a great Jacobean, Shakespearian, or Greek Tragedy.”
Finally, he ended his fan letter with gratitude towards the cast, crew, and especially Bryan Cranston for offering such a masterpiece.
“Thank you. That kind of work/artistry is rare, and when, once in a while, it occurs, as in this epic work, it restores confidence. You and all the cast are the best actors I’ve ever seen…It’s almost midnight out here in Malibu, and I felt compelled to write this email.”
Getting the urge to write the letter, Anthony Hopkins expressed his genuine feelings towards the show and his utmost respect for the lead actor.
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Source: The Guardian
