Giancarlo Esposito on Better Call Saul's Bryan Cranston & Aaron Paul Secret & Working with Madonna

Giancarlo talks about Bob Odenkirk’s Hollywood Star ceremony, bringing his daughters to the season premiere of “Better Call Saul,” Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul appearing in the show and everyone keeping it a secret, and his experience working with Madonna in Desperately Seeking Susan.
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[@alexlazzerly3677]

His personality is so different from the characters he usually plays. Just proves you how good of an actor he really is.

[@queenratv115]

For real my mind is delighted I have always loved him

[@mannylugz5872]

I wish he will do comedies because he sounds amazing making jokes.

[@timy9197]

He also played Buggin Out on Do The Right Thing who is also completely different from his personality and Gus’.

[@terrylam6643]

How do you know he was not acting?

[@FunkesBlowhard]

You're absolutely right, my son and I met him at Galaxycon a few weeks ago and he was the best. Just a genuinely warm human being.

[@Wolfgangus_Theophilus]

He claps and laughs at his own jokes like a mob boss. I love this guy.

[@serinawoods-huntley1175]

It's a cultural thing. lol

[@Itsunclegabby]

He's Italian. :)

[@Nicholas_Chen_]

He was only acting. Or was he?

[@outlawdawnllc]

The best actors. The best writers. The best series of all time.

[@thyartisconor]

A close but worthy second to the Sopranos

[@jeffrejr1]

The wire is the best. But BCS is amazing. Sopranos is way below both

[@ryanstevens4477]

@@thyartisconor The Sopranos is literally a mukbang

[@Benno20101]

I'm a huge breaking bad fan but I will never really understand the fascination with bcs. The first 3 season where good but since then I think they messed it up.

[@LordVerdo]

@@ryanstevens4477 LMAO. I don't think there is a more perfect explanation!

[@BooksForever]

He’s such a lovely person, it totally reveals how awesome his acting ability is to play so convincingly something so much in contrast.

[@armancz]

Imagine laughing like a villain to your own jokes🤣

[@HeyLosers911]

5:49

[@tuneunleashed]

I swear this guy would be the perfect Mr. Freeze

[@dlokoko]

that laugh seemed so forced

[@AMT_AllMyThoughts]

@@tuneunleashed U mean because he is cold af?

[@AaronMetallion]

@@dlokoko He's actually like this though, watch more interviews of him! Dude is really genuine, a hippy, and reacts from the far depths of his heart.

[@user-fe6ku9du5c]

He’s such a great actor that hearing him say “that’s what we do baby” just feels wrong 🤣

[@societydwellingifd8080]

*_He said it a bit much._*

[@user-fe6ku9du5c]

@@societydwellingifd8080 *true*

[@sharpo]

Gus Fring was the only possible character who could follow Tuco. Equally terrifying in completely different ways. Love everything about BB/BCS.

[@sauerfamily]

What about Lalo?!

[@sharpo]

@@sauerfamily i mean on bb after Tuco I can't imagine a more perfect actor than GCE to join the story line.

[@phillybomb5633]

Tuco and Gus are definitely two different types of terrifying but tucos a bit less terrifying. And Lalo...while hes definitely dangerous because hes a quick calculating and calm sociopath; hes not nearly as terrifying. all 3 are different types of terrifying though which is really cool to see.

[@boymaica387]

@@phillybomb5633 I think Lalo is more terrifying. He can sit in a room with you and laugh but at the same time may be plotting how to miffed your children

[@denisesudell2538]

@@phillybomb5633 Still think Lalo is less terrifying? 😎

[@Vivalarosa45]

From Spike Lee movies to Star Wars to Better Call Saul; Giancarlo is one awesome actor. Cheers.

[@lindacollins903]

He was also in a couple of episodes of Miami Vice and was great

[@mannylugz5872]

He's also in The Boys.

[@kavehteimory6413]

Don't forget The Boys as well.

[@somanycraftsinworld]

Also did a phenomenal job as a voice actor as a video game villain in Farcry 6

[@johnb2422]

He was on Cheers?

[@markhernden9472]

Gus Fring is the embodiment of "walk softly and carry a big stick."

[@luigioppedisano7957]

*speak

[@waybach]

'Speak* softly and carry a big stick' is a proverbial saying advising the tactic of caution and non-aggression, backed up by the ability to carry out violent action if required.

[@markhernden9472]

@@waybach Yeah, I got my wires crossed on the "walk and speak".Lol. Thanks to you and the other commentator for the correction.

[@clydu91]

ayo

[@benc77]

I wonder what the stick is 😏

[@babynyxe4784]

"You're late to the party" "It doesn't matter, I've joined the party now" Lmaoooo this is exactly how I am. I recently finished breaking bad and am almost done with the first season of better call Saul. I don't care how late I am, the Fandom is still booming and the actors are still killing it. So glad to have become a fan of these series

[@adorno_gang37]

Exactly, the difficult thing is just to avoid major spoilers especially once you start watching clips/interviews on youtube and such

[@babynyxe4784]

@@adorno_gang37 that is so true. I basically spoiled everything about breaking bad for myself lol but I still thoroughly enjoyed it

[@indiablue3162]

I wish I could go back & watch it all for the first time!! Enjoy!

[@ctakitimu]

@@babynyxe4784 That's literally me now, just finished BB and now about to watch BCS for the first time! I'm like an excited little Tiefling, casting her very first fire spell! - Sorry, niche joke.

[@simples7758]

A truly great actor! He more than held his own on screen with Bob Odenkirk Aaron Paul, and Bryan Cranston. What a cast!

[@lenawagenfuehr53]

He was robbed! Give him an Emmy already!

[@louskunt9798]

@@lenawagenfuehr53 Yes!!

[@joemckim1183]

Jonathan Banks, Michael McKean, Rhea Seehorn, Michael Mando, Tony Dalton, Raymond Cruz, so many great actors on BB/BCS.

[@robbynacuyt4187]

@@joemckim1183 Tony Dalton was the surprise for me, he was amazing

[@ananysharma24]

@@joemckim1183 you forgot Patrick Fabian!

[@lifeofdevint]

This guy is so amazing in both shows. One of my favorite actors by far.

[@lewis9752]

Gus whole character is iconic and perfect writing but imo his death is one of the greatest most badass shocking scenes of all time

[@travismcginnis7515]

Agreed. I love the whole build up to that final scene with him. When he's sitting in his car waiting to go inside. The music is so intense. It's great lol

[@InvinciblePepe]

He shouldn't have died. I really hope he lived till the end. The most iconic character of Breaking Bad imo.

[@SRosenberg203]

It's so weird to see him actually smiling, since I don't think I've ever seen one of his characters smile. What an incredible actor this man is.

[@beardgame4121]

He smiled in breaking bad. With the dea, when he told walt to thank him. And welcome to Los pollos can I take your order please :D

[@clownasuka4490]

@@beardgame4121 and he smiles in the bcs employee trainings

[@denisesudell2538]

But those smiles are totally fake. His smile on this show is real.

[@MarkSiosal]

@@denisesudell2538 news flash....all his characters' laughs are fake.

[@dbk78]

I love how he's honest about enjoying the spotlight

[@hardkur]

i think its cocaine

[@dbk78]

@@hardkur Now that you mention it 🤔

[@fedra76it]

@@hardkur He has Italian roots, hasn't he? Even a good lasagna can make us Italians that hyped ;)

[@SyedSaifAbbasNaqvi]

@@dbk78 What does it mean ? He is high on Cocaine?

[@brickfan3565]

@@dbk78 Howard? 🧐

[@Snoopy-xi1mi]

i met him today, he came to see the northman, to the movie theater i worked at, he’s so nice and down to earth, he’s a great actor

[@queenratv115]

He’s on of my favorite actors he always delivers a delightful journey in acting love love love him so glad he’s back !!!

[@nikkitronic80]

Perfect timing! Just got done watching the first episode of the last season of Better Call Saul. Excellent!!!! It really is one of the best shows of all time.

[@trailblazer77]

I need to do that too

[@ongogablogian]

The opening scene got me emotional fam. Saul’s colorful ties/suits, Viagra (lol), Cadillac, Zafiro Anejo bottle stopper, etc

[@Orangeflava]

@@ongogablogian yeah we finally got to see his gaudy pad complete with golden toilet! 🚽

[@FurtiveSkeptical]

Werd.

[@ongogablogian]

@@Orangeflava haha can’t forget about that. Also the shoes Jimmy bought Irene, the bingo balls, the bouncy balls from the phone store, the hat Jimmy wore for the commercial, Ms. Bitsui’s photo that was used as the Mesa Verde logo… so many treats!

[@joanneweiss3864]

His laugh sounds evil but he's so lovely & jolly 😂💖

[@simpleandsweetshares2174]

Love him - been a fan for sooooo many years! & he is definitely aging like fine wine 😍

[@trailblazer77]

All time great actor. Can't wait for this final chapter 🙌🏻

[@cormacnestor8352]

I never imagined Breaking Bad could be topped, and maybe not, but Better Call Saul is incredible.

[@joemckim1183]

Even if it doesnt top BB since that's a subjective thing its still in the discussion of being at the very least almost as good. Its the best show on TV nowadays, at least as far as anything on basic cable.

[@DisruptedSinner]

Giancarlo is simply epic. I love everything about that guy.

[@ddna0812]

I am addicted to him, to every actors on BreakingBad and Better Call Saul!!!! I will never forget these two amazing show.

[@randomking52849one]

He would be perfect for Mr Freeze in Reeves' The Batman. Brilliant actor

[@GNMbg]

mr freeze is white

[@vivimos_en_una_sociedad7758]

@@GNMbg Gordon was too, but he turned out great

[@GNMbg]

@@vivimos_en_una_sociedad7758 i was joking, of course Giancarlo would be an amazing villain in any movie

[@chrispy3369]

True, only problem is that he's been in so many big franchises so far (Star Wars, Breaking Bad, The Boys etc).

[@stevenhernandeznon-profitf968]

@@chrispy3369 I don’t mind it he elevated everything he has been in!

[@annabananaSplitz1]

Kimmel is really killing it these days. loved this interview. wished it was longer

[@demonicsweaters]

I really think he's been good lately too. Becoming one of the better interviewers out there.

[@s2Capacidade2s]

He is a good interviewer, his segments are the problem. Should just let Guillermo do those because Guillermo alone is hilarious

[@SaberRexZealot]

He can’t control Bill Burr tho 😂

[@s2Capacidade2s]

@@SaberRexZealot only the master Conan can. Not only Burr, but also Ferrell and the legend that unfortunately is not among us anymore called Norm Macdonald.

[@robertaperez7030]

Me too!

[@Hardrive2677]

It’s gonna be so sad when he does his last scene as Gus. It’s a gift to see characters like him, Mike and Jimmy all have so much more to give in Better Call Saul.

[@definitelynosebreather]

Fast forward, his (probable) last scene was a kind of WW's "I won"

[@farmansiddiqui9279]

Marvel should cast him as Doctor Doom. He’d nail it

[@Squicx]

This man is so good in his acting career to the point where he can make Ikea instructions sound like a threat.

[@seshvswrld]

That's actually a great commercial idea 😂😂

[@michaelhodges250]

I love when actors are real people... he seems like a great father

[@doctormixup5388]

Such a good actor. He has this quality that when he speaks you listen to every word he says, and this ability to take a situation or character that we might not believe could be if we stepped outside of the fiction, but seems so present and real because the way he carries it. Must be a joy to have in your movie or show if you're the writer or director.

[@Mediados]

Man he is such a jolly person, you wouldn't believe that by just watching his shows.

[@JonnyDIY]

His laugh! I love it!!! 🤣💕👍

[@bigtxbullion]

Got dang he is so lively. Never seen him this spunky in an interview. Love it

[@lostasadorespr]

Tuco and Giancarlo personalities couldn't be more different than their characters.

[@MsJoiBella]

It's always nice to see him in random things after his stint in Spike Lee joints. I really liked him as mirror/Mr Glass on Once Upon A Time.

[@tgeee]

FINALLY! Someone else who really liked him in OUAT!

[@maribelgranados80]

I was looking for this comment. He will always be The Mirror to me 😊

[@themoviedealers]

Brief role in The Usual Suspects

[@williamwatts1281]

Legendary actor. Seems like such a gentleman

[@jeffrejr1]

How did he not win an Emmy ? Scandalous

[@billa107]

He’s seems so wonderfully energetic and pleasant to be around.

[@evilmonkee42]

Love this dude. Listened to him in some good podcast interviews and he is just so 180 different from many of the characters he plays. I love that. Seems like he would just be a lot of fun to hang out with. Even pronouncing his name correctly is fun.

[@MrEffervescent]

Yeah, his WTF with Marc Marin episode was good!

[@BuildinWings]

I want him for the MCU professor Xavier. He'd be excellent.

[@tonesleuth69]

Nah, Kevin Hart would be better

[@BuildinWings]

@@tonesleuth69 Get out.

[@GNMbg]

professor X is white

[@dragerdet]

@@GNMbg why does that matter? Ever hear of the multi verse

[@GNMbg]

@@dragerdet yeah but professor X is white in all the universes, thats just how it is... He could be Magneto

[@TerryAE]

So excited for this final season!

[@paoloadam]

Wonderful person, amazing chemistry, great interview! 🙏❤🙏

[@BlueJazzBoyNZ]

A Guy filled with Love and a Delightful lyrical Soul. Can play some BMF's That's acting ! Respect

[@danpan11]

The energy of this man! Wow what a great actor!

[@mauricewilliams8609]

This is one of my good friends I met him through his older brother very nice guy and he could cook wow I wish I could talk to him ask him how his brother is doing I haven't seen him in years

[@thejustinjustin1233]

One of my favorite actors, his performances have been beyond incredible.

[@jameswilliamson1922]

I have been saying exactly what his daughter said.

[@amydee9731]

I already have a suggestion for the next spinoff.... Fring: the Beginning about Gus Fring's young life and what made him who he is.

[@craneanderson2317]

His true self is actually a laugh-loving person and very talkative. In terms of behavior, he is so opposite of Gus. God, such a fine actor. RESPECT.

[@drphot6050]

First saw Giancarlo in Spike Lee's film School Daze and I knew he would be a star he has not proven me wrong yet!

[@wilshady775]

One of the greatest actors of All time!!!!!

[@HakanTungaKalkan]

Giancarlo Esposito's daily character reminded me my high school English teacher at the beginning of 1990s. His name was BillyTalbert (RIP) and he was a gentleman as Giancarlo Esposito. He was more than a teacher, it is great to see lovely people like them.

[@jojojacques810]

Omg I have no way to describe just how much I love this man!!!!! What a start!! What an actor!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@SparkGuam]

Amazing actor, good person. The whole package

[@yesitsron]

He’s a genuine badass

[@adelepattonxxx]

He's absolutely lovely. So much positive energy!

[@jjr1728]

I love him so much. His level of character absorption is great

[@EverlastingEclipses]

Every facade every angle every moment of giancarlo is screaming class

[@maodonimega]

I fell in love with him in Spike Lees's "Do the Right Thing"

[@jennizel]

He is such an amazing extraordinary actor ❤️

[@harrisont2004]

I love how in his interviews Giancarlo seems to always wait for a dramatic or stylistic moment to take his hat off, idk whether it’s intentional or not but either way he’s always so fun and you can tell he loves what he does.

[@keren.icehand]

I love him, He iS AMAZING!👍💜👏👏👏

[@ericfelds6291]

First saw him in ‘Do the Right Thing’ and I completely had no idea he was Gus when I was watching ‘Breaking Bad’ that’s the signature of an enormously talented actor.

[@tylerhackner9731]

Love this show

[@sketchur]

Wow, I love this guy anytime he's on screen!!

[@brokenmatthardy3963]

SO CHARISMATIC

[@bobcurtis3958]

He's awesome as Gus Fring. I wish I had half his energy.

[@crim07]

I LOVE HIM HE IS INCREDIBLE !!!!!

[@dojofi7487]

such a great actor

[@thebl4ckd0g]

such a good actor and an intelligent and well-spoken individual. Love him. :)

[@shendri21]

I love him as a human being so much.

[@scottteague3738]

This dude is simply sunshine!

[@azarealbheri6876]

He's got a great voice!!

[@jasonmeador7861]

He goes from the most evil cold guy to nice and chipper lol

[@vmwindustries]

Legend!

[@freshprince374]

He played Jorge in Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials and Maze Runner: The Death Cure.

[@nimflower]

He is just fantastic

[@5Amigos32]

Giancarlo plays such an amazing but I really want to see him play a character that's more like him. His energy is absolutely infectious

[@FrancisHD]

One of my fav persons ever, such an excellent guy

[@HopPlayExplore]

Such a cool name. Didn't know he is italiano though. I don't think I would recognize him in public. He looks different than on screen.

[@matteobertotti]

You can't get a more Neapolitan surname than Esposito honestly. It's almost stereotypical. His face even reminds me of Antonio de Curtis in some way, who's the most famous Neapolitan actor of all time. So yeah I'd say he's quite italiano lol.

[@slapjacq2131]

This dude gives off the best wholesome dad vibes and I’m here for it

[@jayjoeacosta8869]

Great actor!!! Gus is really intimidating.

[@DJVIEWYBOOK0076]

Jimmy don't forget he also acted as Anton castio in far cry 6 that made it my favorite of the far cry series

[@HH-hh7]

He is an INCREDIBLE ACTOR

[@movieguy546]

He’s great I met him a few times

[@TheGregcawthorne]

This man is insane, and I'm here for it.

[@adelepattonxxx]

The chicken man - has great style and such a lovely sense of humour. ❤

[@PeterMayer]

He should have been awarded! He should have gotten a lot more awards!

[@malako777A]

if Gus... had giancarlo's laugh... it would be scary AF

[@HagarLevy]

😂😂

[@lordnemo6401]

1:18 legit gave me chills

[@Rikardiho]

The goat!

[@ilcapitano555]

One of a kind

[@godtoHrD]

Diggin the blues brothers look lol

[@carlycoppi4769]

He’s so handsome also 🔥🔥🔥

[@deroly73]

Also absolutely love him in “night on earth” in the episode with Armin Mueller-Stahl!

[@slimshady1389]

Every character in BCS is just perfect

[@SaeedAbdullaXO]

i love him.

[@justyb2209]

I love this man! ✊🏾

[@Czechbound]

This guy is *great*. Hollywood, give us a movie with Giancarlo and Jeff Goldblum ! They have so much energy and humour.