Bryan Cranston has once again slipped into the iconic bald cap and let his goatee grow for a fresh portrayal of Walter White, although this time it’s not for a film or television show.
It’s been over a decade since “Breaking Bad”concluded, a series that brought the legendary character of Walter White to life. Recognized as one of the greatest television shows ever, frequently appearing in numerous top-100 rankings, the transformation of an ordinary chemistry teacher into a methamphetamine mogul is integral to its legacy.
Famed for occasionally reprising his role as the cruel drug lord for various advertisements, Cranston has donned the persona of Walter White yet again.
This recent depiction showcases the character participating in a surprising act of good, featured in an anti-littering campaign for New Mexico.
Bryan Cranston returns as Walter White for an anti-littering commercial in New Mexico. pic.twitter.com/IFRw08uChQ
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The commercial opens with Walter White seemingly pushing what fans might presume is a barrel of methylamine across the New Mexico desert, only for it to be revealed as a container for trash. The brilliant chemist expresses his frustration as he gathers litter carelessly discarded by others. What a surprising turn for the character!
The ad concludes with Cranston fully embodying his Heisenberg alter ego, staring intensely at the camera while declaring, “Keep litter out of my territory.” He even crushes a Los Pollos Hermanos soda cup, echoing the dramatic way he dispatched its owner.
This advertisement revolves around the theme of “Breaking Bad”habits, and it has sparked conversation among users on X, who have dubbed the pun a stroke of “marketing genius.”However, some viewers are left puzzled. After appearing in a Super Bowl ad for PopCorners, Cranston had previously remarked that he was stepping away from the Walter White character.
“Didn’t this man say he was done playing this character after the Super Bowl commercial?” one user queried. “Bros never leaving this role, he said the PopCorners was the last one,” another responded.
The future of Cranston reprising his role as Walter White in commercials remains uncertain.
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