In a video released by Cranston, we see how the hair and makeup team quickly transformed Cranston into Walter White using a bald cap—although writer/director Vince Gilligan previously revealed that the bald cap made Cranston's silhouette look “off” due to his hair underneath, so as a result every shot in that diner has ...

Why does Heisenberg look different in El Camino?

The noticeable difference in Todd Alquist's appearance in "El Camino" compared to "Breaking Bad" is due to the long wait between filming and the limited time to prepare for the role. "El Camino" is told from Jesse Pinkman's perspective, which may distort the portrayal of characters like Todd Alquist.

Why does Walter's head look so big in El Camino?

He is an abomination in Jesse's mind. Jesse remembers Walt as very smart and a teacher. That is why his head looks slightly oversized. He also looks older, this is a callback to when Jesse said Walt looked 60 years old, instead of his actual age of 50.

Is Skyler White in El Camino?

Anna Gunn As Skyler White

Anna Gunn didn't return as Skyler for either El Camino or Better Call Saul, but in a phone conversation between Saul and his secretary, Francesca, in Better Call Saul Francesca mentions that Skyler received a plea deal from the government.

Why didn t Todd lose weight for El Camino?

Why have they shown Todd Alquist as a fat guy in El Camino? The real explanation is that it's been ten years since the original series, everyone looks older, the actor has gained weight, and didn't have time to lose it before the shoot.

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How is Todd not dead in El Camino?

Like Bryan Cranston's Walter White and Jonathan Banks' Mike Ehrmantraut, Todd is brought back from the dead via flashbacks by Breaking Bad creator and El Camino writer-director Vince Gilligan.

Did they recast Todd for El Camino?

The Breaking Bad character Todd Alquist looks radically different in El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie — but Todd wasn't recast. El Camino takes place immediately after Breaking Bad, but was filmed almost six years after the show.

What happens to Skyler after Walt dies?

When her life fell apart and Walt disappeared, Skyler lost her assets and moved in with her kids in a small apartment with a job as a taxi dispatcher. It was revealed that her sister, Marie, reached out for a truce, so it's likely that the two reconnected shortly after the series finale.

Why didn t Saul appear in El Camino?

When thinking of which Breaking Bad characters to use for El Camino, Gilligan considered bringing back Skyler White, Walter Jr., Hank and Marie Schrader, Gus Fring, and Saul Goodman but could not find a way to incorporate them into Jesse's story.

Is Hank mentioned in El Camino?

The fact that Skinny Pete and references to Hank appeared in the first-look footage for El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie, it seems probable that Gilligan will rely on an array of characters to tell the next chapter of Jesse's tale. It's safe to assume that there will be a multitude of nods to the original series.

Was El Camino a flop?

Nielsen's SVOD Content Ratings service found the film drew an average minute audience of 6.5 million, with 2.6 million of that coming on its October 11 opening day.

Does Todd have a crush on Lydia?

He worked for Walter White, Mike Ehrmantraut, and Jesse Pinkman in their meth manufacturing business. Todd also operated for his uncle Jack Welker's gang and their ally Lydia Rodarte-Quayle, whom Todd has a crush on.

Is Walter's son autistic?

Played by RJ Mitte, Walt Jr. is the son of protagonist Walter White and his wife Skyler. He has cerebral palsy, as manifested in speech difficulties and impaired motor control, for which he uses crutches.

What was Walt's handprint in El Camino?

The Same Props From Breaking Bad Were Used For El Camino

Gilligan added that most of the equipment used for El Camino was the original props from Breaking Bad. He didn't have the heart to clean off Walt's handprint so he left it on there as a fun Easter egg.

How many years after Breaking Bad is El Camino?

El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie picks up just moments later while Jesse flees before ending up at Skinny Pete's house. The story is still set in early September 2010 despite the fact the movie was released in 2019, nearly a decade after Breaking Bad ended.

Why does Jesse have scars in El Camino?

During the shootout, Jesse hides under a car, but Walt sees him and gives him up to Jack, but before Jack can kill Jesse, Todd says that they need to torture Jesse to see what he told Hank (that's why Jesse has scars on his face in the El Camino trailer).

Are Skyler and Marie in El Camino?

Skyler and Walt Jr. served as key characters throughout Breaking Bad, but despite a plethora of original series cameos, they were both notably absent from 2019's El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie. Anna Gunn and RJ Mitte portrayed the figures for all five seasons of the AMC series created by Vince Gilligan.

Does Better Call Saul spoil El Camino?

It is also recommended to watch El Camino before Better Call Saul, as one brief moment in Better Call Saul season 6 spoils El Camino's ending. Again, the best possible Breaking Bad universe watch order is Breaking Bad, El Camino, and then Better Call Saul – especially for those who are watching it for the first time.

Is El Camino as good as Breaking Bad?

While El Camino doesn't hurt Breaking Bad's legacy, it doesn't enhance it either. It does, however, fulfill its purpose as fan service -- as you get to see some familiar faces, some tense drama and some gorgeous visuals once again.

How much money did Walter White leave his family?

Even at his lowest, Walt still had plenty of money. In the period when he was in hiding, Walt spent some money on supplies, but when he returned to Albuquerque he left $9 million in the hands of Gretchen to give to his family.

Did Walt Jr get the money?

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eventually received his father's drug money through Gretchen and Elliott Schwartz, which he had arranged beforehand. While assuring fans that he would end up being just fine, Gilligan also revealed that, despite the boy's hatred for his father, Walter Sr.'s death nonetheless left a hole in his heart.

Why did Walt call Skyler at the end?

The police tap the phone when Walt calls. He attempts to establish Skyler's innocence by falsely claiming he built his drug business alone and berating her for not helping him. Walt confirms Hank's death, ends the call, and leaves Holly at a fire station with her home address written on a note.

What mental disorder does Todd from Breaking Bad have?

Psychopathy/sociopathy is a real disorder and I do think that Todd had many of those traits. Criminality - more likely to engage in criminal activity.

Why is Jesse so old in Better Call Saul?

Instead of using de-aging to make characters like Saul Goodman and Gus Fring literally look younger, the show counts on its compelling writing, directing and acting to hold the audience in a state of suspended disbelief, where they simply don't question the reality of what they're seeing.

Why is Todd so nice to Jesse?

Todd didn't save Jesse to be kind. Ask Jesse and he'd probably say he'd have much rather gotten the bullet in his head in the desert then what ended up happening to him. Todd saved him to get the purity of his meth up to save his relationship with Lydia. Walt wasn't going to help him.