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Vince Gilligan Sets Breaking Bad Aside as Apple TV+ Drama Pluribus Debuts Nov. 7

He says he wants to write a true hero to protect a hard‑won legacy.

Overview

  • The creator says he has no current plans to return to the Breaking Bad/Better Call Saul universe, though he adds “never say never.”
  • He cites a fear of tarnishing fans’ memories and would rather leave demand unmet than risk a disappointing new chapter.
  • Pluribus, a standalone sci‑fi series starring Rhea Seehorn as Carol Sturka, launches on Apple TV+ with a two‑episode premiere on Nov. 7.
  • Gilligan emphasizes the show is not set in the Breaking Bad world, even as he filmed in Albuquerque to keep his longtime crew working.
  • He says the idea has been percolating for about a decade since the Better Call Saul years, and he has floated actors like Jesse Plemons, Scott MacArthur, and Scott Shepherd as possible leads if he ever revisits the franchise.