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Vince Gilligan went on to tell Deadline how the show’s arrangement with the city of Albuquerque was a hidden key to its success. “We’re trying to do stuff no one has ever seen before, which always costs money. But we’ve got a pretty good deal already in New Mexico with a 24% rebate. And besides that, it’s a great place to shoot.”
Gilligan went on to credit actor Bryan Cranston for the show’s success, citing Cranston’s consummate professionalism and ability to bring every bit of his acting talent to the role of Walter Hartwell White. Gilligan said, “He lives in this character so completely, with so much nuance and layers, subtlety, boldness, he embodies it all. He’s capable of doing anything.”
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“We’re still surprised by what he’s brought to this role,” Gilligan added. “He’s bravely helped turn this character into a real bastard.” While Cranston’s performance may have been the catalyst that brought forth the obstacles that came along with those early Emmy nominations, Gilligan, Gould, and the rest of the production staff certainly rose to those challenges throughout the rest of the show’s run, making “Breaking Bad” one of the best and most beloved series in television history.
