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Vince Gilligan Says ‘Never Say Never’ to Breaking Bad, Shifts Focus to Heroes

He frames restraint as a way to preserve audience memories of Breaking Bad as well as Better Call Saul.

Overview

  • In a new Hollywood Reporter interview, Gilligan left the door open to returning to the franchise but stopped short of committing to any new entry.
  • He said he is ready to write a hero rather than another villain or anti-hero after spending roughly 20 years in that world.
  • Citing fear of “messing up people’s memories,” he added he would rather leave “a little money on the table” than risk the shows’ legacy.
  • He noted there are many possible avenues to revisit the universe and praised collaborators, naming Jesse Plemons, Scott MacArthur, and Scott Shepherd.
  • No reboot or spin-off has been announced, with some coverage characterizing rumors that his next projects could emphasize empathy and redemption.