Netflix fans go wild as star of iconic show reprises legendary character back from the DEAD for new TV ad
FANS are in a frenzy for a new ad campaign has seen a notorious character from Breaking Bad return from the dead.
Breaking Bad actor Bryan Cranston returns as his iconic character Walter White in a public service anti-littering campaign that aims to help beautify New Mexico.
Bryan played Walter in the smash-hit drama, which spanned five series, from 2008 to 2013 – and is available to stream on Netflix.
Viewers will remember that Walter was a chemist who ran a crystal meth factory.
During the series he turned bad as he adopted his new persona as a drugs baron called Heisenberg.
The crime saga gripped viewers and now fans are pleased to see him back in a new ad, called Breaking Bad Habits, as Walter.
His iconic voice sends a strong message to litter louts in the 30 second ad -offering a brief reprise of the iconic character.
The ad is set in the desert of New Mexico and sees the actor using his talents for good.
One fan said: “I love this. Both Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul seem to have had really good relationships with the communities they filmed in, which is really nice to see.”
Another said: “I feel like him and Aaron Paul are reprising these characters three times a year.”
Another said: “…I enjoy Bryan Cranston so much. I can’t believe I’m this excited to see him back in character.”
Before Breaking Bad, Bryan was known as Hal in the Fox sitcom Malcolm in the Middle from 2000 to 2006.
As well as being a TV star, Bryan is also a Hollywood actor appearing huge movies like Saving Private Ryan, Little Miss Sunshine and Contagion to name but a few.
Breaking Bad info
Breaking Bad is one of the most critically acclaimed TV shows of all time.
The series won:
16 Emmys
Outstanding Drama Series (2013, 2014)
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series (2008, 2009, 2010, 2014)
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series (2010, 2012, 2014)
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: (2013, 2014)
2 Golden Globe Awards
Best Television Series – Drama (2014)
Best Actor – Television Series Drama (2014)
4 Screen Actors Guild Awards
Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series (2014)
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series (2011, 2013, 2014)
Cast
- Bryan Cranston as Walter White
- Aaron Paul as Jesse Pinkman
- Anna Gunn as Skyler White
- Dean Norris as Hank Schrader
- Betsy Brandt as Marie Schrader
- RJ Mitte as Walter White Jr.
- Bob Odenkirk as Saul Goodman
- Jonathan Banks as Mike Ehrmantraut
- Giancarlo Esposito as Gus Fring
Series Duration
- Number of Seasons: 5
- Number of Episodes: 62
- Original Run: January 20, 2008, to September 29, 2013
The actor has a string of gongs to his name, from six Primetime Emmy Awards, two Tony Awards and two Golden Globes.
He also has nominations for an Academy Award and a BAFTA award.
Breaking Bad is currently streaming on Netflix.