"I Changed the Game": Giancarlo Esposito's Bold Claim About His Role in "Breaking Bad"!

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"I Changed the Game": Giancarlo Esposito's Bold Claim About His Role in "Breaking Bad"!

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Initially, the character of Gus Fring was a small fish in the vast ocean of Breaking Bad. But little did anyone know, this seemingly unassuming fast-food chain owner would become one of the most iconic and chilling villains in television history, thanks in no small part to the incredible talent of Giancarlo Esposito.

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Esposito's Reluctance and the Desire for Depth

Believe it or not, Esposito wasn’t initially interested in playing Gus. "I had not seen Breaking Bad, but my manager at the time told me it was his favorite show,” Esposito revealed in an interview with TIME.

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