Who would have thought that this simple episode of the x files would not only be the most significant episode in the show's history but also a very significant episode in TV history
In the storyline of X-Files? Not sure. If you think about it, it was most likely just another day at the office for the likes of Duchovny and Anderson. But in retrospect they probably appreciate it's long-term implications. Technically it was Malcolm In The Middle that served as a reminder to Gilligan of Cranston's presence then automatically recalling that episode a couple of yers before. Watching him as Hal, Gilligan was the only one that knew of the darker side of Cranston that the world was yet to see.
Rampage Clover Nah, that's not true. He was impressed by how even when playing such a dark character, Bryan could show the humanity behind them. And that's the only way Walter could be played. I always watched Malcolm in the Middle and wondered why Bryan never did anything serious, he has such magic to him.
SavingPrivateBob Its a very safe bet to think that Bryan Cranston never would have gotten the roll of Walter White if it wasnt for this episode. Vince probably never would have thought of him when it was time to cast Breaking Bad and Vince had to show the bigwigs at Sony this episode to prove that he could play Walter White.
starbuck4774 Not just a safe bet, but he definitely wouldn't have. It's because of this job that Vince considered him for the part. It's just a pity Bryan has such an awful taste in scripts, generally. He could be a Hollywood legend.
SavingPrivateBob I laughed at him when he said he decided to do Godzilla because of the writing; But with that said, the dude is already on the verge of becoming a legend. The word around the camp fire is that his next movie could be an Oscar contender. *fingers crossed*
Also there's an episode with Aaron Paul (Jesse) and an episode with the guy who played Hank as well as the guy who played Tuco
Who would have thought that this simple episode of the x files would not only be the most significant episode in the show's history but also a very significant episode in TV history
In the storyline of X-Files? Not sure. If you think about it, it was most likely just another day at the office for the likes of Duchovny and Anderson. But in retrospect they probably appreciate it's long-term implications. Technically it was Malcolm In The Middle that served as a reminder to Gilligan of Cranston's presence then automatically recalling that episode a couple of yers before. Watching him as Hal, Gilligan was the only one that knew of the darker side of Cranston that the world was yet to see.
Rampage Clover Nah, that's not true. He was impressed by how even when playing such a dark character, Bryan could show the humanity behind them. And that's the only way Walter could be played. I always watched Malcolm in the Middle and wondered why Bryan never did anything serious, he has such magic to him.
SavingPrivateBob Its a very safe bet to think that Bryan Cranston never would have gotten the roll of Walter White if it wasnt for this episode. Vince probably never would have thought of him when it was time to cast Breaking Bad and Vince had to show the bigwigs at Sony this episode to prove that he could play Walter White.
starbuck4774 Not just a safe bet, but he definitely wouldn't have. It's because of this job that Vince considered him for the part. It's just a pity Bryan has such an awful taste in scripts, generally. He could be a Hollywood legend.
SavingPrivateBob I laughed at him when he said he decided to do Godzilla because of the writing; But with that said, the dude is already on the verge of becoming a legend. The word around the camp fire is that his next movie could be an Oscar contender. *fingers crossed*
as an XFiles fan Im so proud that i knew how great Vince and bryan were before the whole breaking bad phenomema!
I remember watching this episode when I was younger. It's crazy how I don't remember him being Bryan Cranston!
They gave him ricin
this episode is like speed of keanu reeves, if the bus slow down 50mph the bomb explode
this episode really stuck in my mind. and i almost died when i found out that two of my absolutely favorite tv shows was made by same person.
So did Speed rip this idea off or the other way around?
Lmfao
+Joe Davola Vince Gilligan said that he borrowed from Speed and from an episode from Homicide.
brav0wing Borrowed means stole in this context...unless he planned on giving it back.
Joe Davola He did say he paid homage to both of them.
+Joe Davola Speed came out years before this episode.