For this special episode of New Mexico in Focus, we revisit our exclusive interview with actor Bryan Cranston. He talks about saying goodbye to his role as Walter White on Breaking Bad, a television series filmed in and around Albuquerque, and highlights the importance of good writing to compelling storytelling. Cranston tells us what excites him about the acting profession, and also reveals his own enchantment with The Land of Enchantment.
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Top Comments
@scapiia
Yo, yo, yo 148, 3-to-the-3-to-the-6-to-the-9. Representin’ the ABQ. What up, biatch? Leave it at the tone!
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@Lunchbillion
He has such a nice voice
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@arletteabacherli2379
Nobody could play Walter White like Bryan. His expressions, his eyes, his mannerisms, you knew just what he was thinking at every turn. I'm still blown away at his performance. Your Emmys Bryan……….well deserved!
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@Maxdesolate
'its a cautionary tale about poor decision making' ...what a statement.
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@Sheena39
When Anthony Hopkins writes you an email saying that your performance is the best performance ever, you KNOW you're good.
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@gregorcollins
One of the most intelligent, elegant, and sincere people in the entertainment business. Great interview.
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@hexquare
Who's fooled. That is not Bryan Cranston pretending to be an actor. That's Walter White himself, live and kicking.. undercover.
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@RIPrepublicfilms
Bryan Cranston as Walter White is, in my opinion, the best role in the history of television and cinema. The thought, dedication, and work this man put into his character is unbelievable and it shows on screen. It is not often, especially when it comes to a television show, that an actor completely immerses an audience into their character. While watching this ground breaking series there was not a single moment in which I saw Bryan Cranston as an actor. To me, he was Walter White the entire time. It was as if the chemistry teacher turned drug lord was a real person and we were following his true story. Mr. Cranston and the show Breaking Bad changed my life and impressed me beyond belief. It will go down in my book as the best story I have ever witnessed.
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@Arcilios
Is anyone else addicted to watching these after finishing the series? I'm looking up all sorts of interviews and special segments for all of the actors lol I NEED MORE BREAKING BAD OMFG, WITHDRAWAL!
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@fourthlayer
Just finished today. I'm drained and my brain is twisted. By far the most amazing show i have ever seen. Acting beyond acting. Kinda depressing that is over
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@DizKord1600
Bryan Cranston's maturity is incredible.
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@WakeWorkRepeat
He REALLY suits a bald head.
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@bitflux2
no wonder his performance was so good, he strikes as a very articulate and educated man
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@ultimatedestroyermigee9204
Bryan Cranston is the only actor I've ever known who can understand the complexity and diverseness of human emotion, and with such luck to be Chosen , he gave ultimate reality to a Character as special as Whalter White, and blew away millions of Peoples minds.
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@martinomogavero157
I feel like Walter White is playing Bryan Cranston