Bryan Cranston boasts an extensive filmography with various roles, but he is predominantly recognized for his portrayal of Walter White in Breaking Bad, arguably the most iconic work of his career. The actor received acclaim for this role, securing four Primetime Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe for his outstanding performance in the series. His acting prowess extends to various roles and it appears he used one of Steve Carell’s animated villains as inspiration for his character in a Henry Cavill movie.
The masterful actor is also known for his incredible comedic timing and quick wit, which has always been on display in shows such as Seinfeld, Malcolm In The Middle and so many more. Therefore, it’s no surprise that he is loved by many.
Bryan Cranston Channeled A Famous Steve Carrell Character For His Role In A Henry Cavill Spy Thriller
Bryan Cranson is one of the many actors in the star-studded spy Argylle, where he portrays the role of a villain. While speaking on The Late Night Show with Stephen Colbert, Cranston talked about his role in the aforementioned film.
Bryan Cranston expressed his thoughts on Steve Carell, describing him as one of the most cunning individuals he has encountered. Cranston likened Carell’s demeanor to a candy coating of niceness that conceals a darker interior.
‘‘My buddy, Steve Carell. He is one of the most vicious human beings I have ever encountered in my life. It’s like that candy coating of niceness, you break that open, it’s nothing but darkness inside. He’s like a candy bar. He does that character Gru, it’s like there’s something charming about him, even though he does rotten things. I’m like, that’s kind of a template to where I want this guy to me. So, I did think of Steven doing Gru.”
Cranston drew inspiration from Carell’s character Gru from Despicable Me for his role in Argylle, noting the charm despite engaging in questionable actions, serving as a template for the character Cranston wanted to portray.
Bryan Cranston Felt Terrible After An Incredibly Hard Scene With Krysten Ritter
In an interview with IndieWire, Bryan Cranston disclosed that one of the most challenging scenes for him to film in Breaking Bad occurred in season two. The scene depicted Walter White intentionally observing the death of Jesse Pinkman’s girlfriend, Jane, despite having the ability to save her. Cranston revealed that he mentally envisioned Krysten Ritter, who portrayed Jane, as his own daughter, intensifying the emotional difficulty of the scene.
“In a split second [Krysten’s] face lost all characteristics, and out of that came the face of my real daughter choking to death.”
After the director cut the scene, Cranston described becoming a “weeping mess” and sought comfort from his co-star Anna Gunn, who played Skyler White.
“I’m a weeping mess. Fortunately, you have your family around you, and I went to Anna Gunn [who played Skyler white] and she held me.”
Given that Jane’s death was widely regarded as one of the most shocking and distressing scenes in Breaking Bad, it’s unsurprising that even Bryan Cranston felt absolutely miserable after filming that particular scene.
