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Apple lands new series from Breaking Bad creator, co-starring Better Call Saul’s Rhea Seehorn

Apple has acquired the next series from Vince Gilligan, the award-winning creator of Breaking Bad and co-creator of its prequel, Better Call Saul.

The new series, which is currently untitled, will see Gilligan reunited with Rhea Seehorn, who co-starred in all six seasons of Better Call Saul as fan-favourite character Kim Wexler. Gilligan has previously expressed interest in working again with his fellow Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul alums, so it remains to be seen who else besides Seehorn might come on board.

Per Deadline, the series will be a “blended, grounded drama” that’s been compared to The Twilight Zone in terms of how it “bend[s] reality and focusing on people and exploring the human condition in an unexpected, surprising way.” In a statement, Gilligan added that he’s looking forward to focusing on a more heroic character after 15 years of antiheroes.

While we otherwise know little about the series, it’s nonetheless a major get for Apple TV+., as Gilligan and Seehorn are just coming off last month’s critically-acclaimed conclusion to Better Call Saul, which is itself seen as a conclusion to the Breaking Bad universe. Seehorn was also just nominated for her first Emmy, and has garnered significant buzz for a second nomination next year when Better Call Saul‘s final episodes are eligible for awards.

According to Deadline, eight or nine studios were in the running to snag Gilligan’s series, but the creator’s previous work with Apple TV+ bosses Zack Van Amburg and Jamie Erlicht on both Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul ultimately helped Apple win out.

It’s not yet clear when the new series is expected to release.

Image credit: Sony/AMC

Source: Deadline

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Breaking Bad creator wanted to adapt series into Grand Theft Auto-style game

In another timeline, we may have been playing a Breaking Bad video game inspired by Rockstar’s popular Grand Theft Auto series.

That’s according to Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan, who brought up former ideas for a game adaptation of his hit AMC/Sony Pictures Television series on the latest episode of the Inside the Gilliverse podcast.

“I’m not much of a video game player but how can you not know Grand Theft Auto?” Gilligan said. “I remember saying to the two gentlemen who said yes originally to Breaking Bad, I said ‘who owns Grand Theft Auto, can’t you have like a module, can there be like a Breaking Bad [adaptation]?’

He noted that he and the Breaking Bad creative team actually spent “a lot of energy and talent into writing three or four stories” for potential games.

“There were a lot of people hours poured into that,” Gilligan said. “Making a video game is damn hard. It takes years and millions of dollars, especially when you’re trying to break new ground with VR. It never came to fruition though, which is a shame.”

He went on to mention a couple of projects that did release, though, like the Breaking Bad VR experience for Sony’s PlayStation VR headset and the now-shuttered mobile base building game called Breaking Bad: Criminal Elements.

Given that Sony is heavily invested in the gaming space through its PlayStation division, it’s perhaps surprising that it didn’t do more with Breaking Bad in this market. Incidentally, the last Grand Theft Auto game, Grand Theft Auto V, launched in September 2013, two weeks before Breaking Bad ended, so there’s definitely been a lot of time since to make a similar game set in the “Gilliverse.”

That said, Gilligan noted that he and the Breaking Bad creative team didn’t want to release a game just to cash in on the series’ success. “You gotta make it great. Execution is everything,” he said, citing the infamous Atari E.T. game as an example of a poor adaptation.

“We just don’t have enough bandwidth usually to make it work,” Gilligan said. “I wouldn’t hold your breath on a video game.”

Instead of a video game, Gilligan has spent the years following Breaking Bad on the critically-acclaimed Better Call Saul prequel, which is itself coming to a close with an August 15th finale, and the El Camino sequel film on Netflix. That said, Gilligan says he’s planning to move on from the Breaking Bad universe after Better Call Saul, so even if Sony made a game based on that, it’s likely that the creator won’t be involved.

Image credit: AMC/Sony

Via: GameSpot

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Breaking Bad sweeps Emmy Awards

‘Breaking Bad’ was the big winner at the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards last night (25.08.14).

The critically acclaimed drama, which came to an end last year, celebrated its swansong with a slew of awards including the night’s top prize, Outstanding Drama, and Outstanding Actor in a Drama for Bryan Cranston.

Aaron Paul and Anna Gunn also earned Outstanding Supporting Actor and Best Supporting Actress in a Drama, respectively, for the show.

‘Breaking Bad’ creator Vince Gilligan said: ”Thank you so much for this wonderful farewell, you have been very kind to us indeed.”

‘Modern Family’ was crowned Outstanding Comedy Series for a fifth consecutive year and actor Ty Burrell was lauded for his portrayal of Phil Dunphy with the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy award.

‘Veep’ star Julia Louis-Dreyfus and ‘The Big Bang Theory’ funnyman Jim Parsons continued to rein over the comedy acting categories, winning Outstanding Actress and Outstanding Actor in a Comedy yet again. The award marks Julia’s third consecutive nod for her hit HBO show, while Jim is now a four-time Emmy winner for his role as socially-challenged scientist Sheldon Cooper.

The humble comedian put his big win down to luck, telling the audience: ”There is no accounting for taste and it’s with good fortune that I stand up here tonight.”

‘The Good Wife’ actress Julianna Margulies topped the Outstanding Actress in a Drama category and paid tribute to her fellow nominees, enthusing: ”What a wonderful time for women on television.”

‘Sherlock’ star Benedict Cumberbatch waved the flag for the Brits by winning Outstanding Actor in a Miniseries or Movie, beating his co-star Martin Freeman – who was nominated for his role in ‘Fargo’ – and Oscar nominee Chiwetel Ejiofor. But Martin didn’t go home empty-handed as he earned Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Movie for his role as Dr. John Watson in ‘Sherlock’.

Jessica Lange, who recently announced she will retire from acting soon, was honored with another Emmy Award for Outstanding Actress in a Miniseries or Movie for ‘American Horror Story: Coven’.

This year’s Emmy Awards weren’t without controversy, however, as social media users blasted a ”sexist” skit which saw ‘Modern Family’ beauty Sofia Vergara pose on a rotating platform while the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences president Bruce Rosenblum gave his annual speech.

One angry viewer wrote on Twitter: ”aaaand with that sexist Sophia Vergara bit, my TV is now off. Didn’t last long. (sic)”

Another sarcastically wrote: ”Sophia Vergara was literally just used as a prop, because women are props. Cool #Emmys (sic)”

2014 Primetime Emmy Awards – selected winners:

Outstanding Drama: ‘Breaking Bad’

Outstanding Comedy: ‘Modern Family’

Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series: Bryan Cranston, ‘Breaking Bad’

Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series: Julianna Margulies, ‘The Good Wife’

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: Aaron Paul, ‘Breaking Bad’

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: Anna Gunn, ‘Breaking Bad’

Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series: Jim Parsons, ‘The Big Bang Theory’

Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, ‘Veep’

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: Ty Burrell, ‘Modern Family’

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: Allison Janney, ‘Mom’

Outstanding Miniseries: ‘Fargo’

Outstanding TV Movie: ‘The Normal Heart’

Outstanding Actor in a Miniseries or Movie: Benedict Cumberbatch, ‘Sherlock’

Outstanding Actress in a Miniseries or Movie: Jessica Lange, ‘American Horror Story: Coven’

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Movie: Martin Freeman, ‘Sherlock’

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or Movie: Kathy Bates, ‘American Horror Story: Coven’

Outstanding Reality Competition Program: ‘The Amazing Race’

Outstanding Structured Reality Program: ‘Shark Tank’

Outstanding Unstructured Reality Program: ‘Deadliest Catch’

Outstanding Variety Series: ‘The Colbert Report’

Outstanding Host for a Reality Program: Jane Lynch, ‘Hollywood Game Night’

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Breaking Bad, Modern Family lead 2013 Emmy Awards

‘Breaking Bad’ and ‘Modern Family’ were the big winners at the 65th annual Primetime Emmy Awards last night (09.22.13).

The critically acclaimed Bryan Cranston-starring show – which is due to conclude later this month after five seasons – was lauded with the night’s top prize for Best Drama and actress Anna Gunn, who plays Skyler White, added to the accolades with a Best Supporting Actress trophy.

Show creator and writer Vince Gilligan admitted he didn’t expect the victory as he took the stage at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles.

He said: ”I did not see this coming. I thought this was going to be ‘House of Cards’. ”

Meanwhile, hit sitcom ‘Modern Family’ – featuring an ensemble cast including Sofia Vergara and Julie Bowen – claimed its fourth consecutive prize for Best Comedy.

‘Homeland’ actress Claire Danes won her second Emmy for her portrayal of CIA agent Carrie Mathison at the ceremony and ‘The Big Bang Theory’ star Jim Parsons earned his third Emmy for his portrayal of uber-nerd Sheldon Cooper.

‘The Newsroom’ actor Jeff Daniels and ‘Nurse Jackie’ actress Meritt Wever were among the surprise winners of the night, collecting Best Actor in a Drama and Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy, respectively.

A-list movie actor Michael Douglas was also honored with a prize for Best Actor in a Miniseries or Movie for his role as Liberace in ‘Behind the Candelabra’. The Steven Soderbergh-directed film aired on pay channel HBO in the US, making it eligible for the Emmys rather than the Oscars.

This year’s Emmy Awards proved more solemn than in years past, with tributes being paid to late ‘Glee’ actor Cory Monteith and ‘The Sopranos’ leading man James Gandolfini.

James’ former on-screen wife Edie Falco led a tribute to him, while ‘Glee’ actress Jane Lynch led a tribute to Cory, who died in July.

Emmy Awards 2013 winners:

Best Drama: ‘Breaking Bad’

Best Comedy: ‘Modern Family’

Best Miniseries or Movie: ‘Behind the Candelabra’

Best Reality Competition: ‘The Voice’

Best Actor in a Drama: Jeff Daniels, ‘The Newsroom’

Best Actress in a Drama: Claire Danes, ‘Homeland’

Best Actor in a Comedy: Jim Parsons, ‘The Big Bang Theory’

Best Actress in a Comedy: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, ‘Veep’

Best Supporting Actor in a Drama: Bobby Cannavale, ‘Boardwalk Empire’

Best Supporting Actress in a Drama: Anna Gunn, ‘Breaking Bad’

Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy: Tony Hale, ‘Veep’

Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy: Meritt Wever, ‘Nurse Jackie’

Best Actor in a Miniseries or Movie: Michael Douglas, ‘Behind the Candelabra’

Best Actress in a Miniseries or Movie: Laura Linney, ‘The Big C: Hereafter’

Best Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Movie: James Cromwell, ‘American Horror Story: Asylum’

Best Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or Movie: Ellen Burstyn, ‘Political Animals’