When El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie dropped, fans were thrilled to see Jesse Pinkman’s story continue. But there was one glaring detail that caught everyone off guard: Todd Alquist looked shockingly different. Played by Jesse Plemons, Todd had evolved from the young, sinister character we remembered in Breaking Bad to someone visibly older and heavier. This noticeable change sparked a mix of confusion and intrigue among fans.
But why exactly did Todd look so different? Let’s dive into the theories and the reality behind this transformation.
The most straightforward explanation for Todd's altered appearance in El Camino is the simple passage of time. When Jesse Plemons last portrayed Todd in Breaking Bad’s finale, he was 24 years old.
By the time he reprised the role in El Camino, six years had passed, making Plemons 30. Naturally, he had aged, and his body had changed—a reality that was hard to ignore on screen.
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