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RJ Mitte discussed possible Breaking Bad spinoff days before his death
RJ Mitte, who played Walter White Jr. on Breaking Bad, spoke about a possible new story for the series days before his death at age 34.
At a Los Angeles film premiere on September 30, he said he was cautiously optimistic that creator Vince Gilligan had something in mind.
Mitte said he had pitched Gilligan ideas for a darker story in which his character seeks revenge after the series finale.
He also imagined Bryan Cranston’s character, Walter White, returning as a ghost.
The original series ended in 2013, but Gilligan has said he would not rule out returning to its world.
Mitte said any new story should feel distinctive rather than simply repeat the original.
The source says Mitte died by suicide, but gives no further details.
RJ Mitte discussed the possibility of a Breaking Bad spinoff days before his death, according to Page Six.
At the Sept. 30 premiere of Talking To Strangers, Mitte said he was cautiously optimistic that creator Vince Gilligan had something in mind.
Mitte said he had pitched Gilligan ideas for a darker reboot in which his character sought revenge.
He also said he wanted any new story to feel unique while retaining elements of Breaking Bad.
Mitte, 34, died by suicide on Monday, the article reported.
- Who
- RJ Mitte, actor who played Walter White Jr. in Breaking Bad.
- What
- He discussed a possible spinoff and said he had pitched ideas for a darker reboot.
- When
- He spoke on Sept. 30, days before his death on Monday.
- Where
- At the Los Angeles premiere of Talking To Strangers at the Fine Arts Theatre in Beverly Hills.
- Why
- He said he was interested in working with Vince Gilligan and wanted a new story that retained elements of Breaking Bad.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Mitte spoke with Page Six at the Los Angeles premiere of Talking To Strangers.
Mitte died by suicide, the article reported.
- Age
- 34
- TV role
- Walter White Jr. in Breaking Bad
- Interview location
- Fine Arts Theatre, Beverly Hills
- New film
- Talking To Strangers
- Potential reboot
- Mitte pitched Gilligan ideas for a darker story about his character seeking revenge
What people are saying
I am cautiously optimistic that Vince has something in mind
At the end of the day, any chance I can work with Vince and his team is the dream come true.
I really would want to make sure that if we did it right, that we put up our best, that it wouldn’t just be another spin off that we’re seeing or a revival of something, but it its own unique story that still has elements to ‘Breaking Bad.’
Breaking Bad today is bigger than it ever was before
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