Even the calmest waters can hide the most dangerous sharks, and in the ocean of *Breaking Bad,* that shark was none other than Gus Fring, portrayed by the illustrious Giancarlo Esposito. His transformation from a reluctant guest star to an iconic villain is a story worth sinking your teeth into.
Initially, Esposito viewed the role of Gus Fring as just another guest spot.
"I had not seen *Breaking Bad,* but my manager at the time told me it was his favorite show," Esposito confessed in an interview. Though the allure of the show was real, his heart ached for a character with meat, a chance to develop and evolve. "I wanted to develop a character," he said, emphasizing his desire for depth and substance. Little did he know, this "small fish" role would end up being a shark in disguise.
When Vince Gilligan, the genius behind *Breaking Bad,* initially offered Esposito a single episode, he accepted with the hope it would lead to more meaningful engagements.
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