Aaron Paul 'Breaking Bad' Scene He Was 'Terrified' to Film—'It Was Brutal'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources.
Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content.
Aaron Paul revealed a Breaking Bad scene he was "terrified" to film during a recent appearance on Hot Ones.
Newsweek reached out to Paul's representative via email for comment on Monday.
The Context
Hot Ones is a chat show that was launched in 2015 and is hosted Sean Evans, who asks celebrity guests questions while they eat chicken wings. With each round, the hot sauce-coated wings get increasingly spicy.
Paul, 45, rose to fame as Jesse Pinkman on the AMC series Breaking Bad, which ran for five seasons from 2008 until 2013. He later reprised his role in 2019's El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie.
Aaron Paul attends the premiere of Netflix's "El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie" at the Regency Village Theatre on October 7, 2019, in Westwood, California.
Aaron Paul attends the premiere of Netflix's "El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie" at the Regency Village Theatre on October 7, 2019, in Westwood, California.
Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/Getty Images
What To Know
On Thursday's episode of Hot Ones, Evans asked Paul if he could name a scene from a movie or television show that he wasn't excited to film.
"Sometimes I'll hear actors talk about circling days on the production calendar for scenes that they're dreading doing," Evans said. "I'm wondering when you think about the pages that you looked at that put you into a mental tailspin, does anything immediately come to mind?"
"For some reason, I'm always doing roles that are just getting beat up and tortured. You know what I mean? I don't know what that says about me," Paul said, before quickly naming a scene from Breaking Bad.
"There's a scene where Jesse wakes up, and his girlfriend, Jane, is dead," the Need for Speed star continued, referring to Jane Margolis, played by actress Krysten Ritter. "I was terrified to shoot that scene.
"It was such a chemical romance, but he was just so in it, all in. Really felt very in love but didn't realize that she was just destroying him. I mean, they were destroying themselves together. I was very nervous to tackle that scene, and I didn't know what to do. I didn't really rehearse it, you know? I just knew I had to put myself in that position as that guy. And so, what you saw is what you saw. It was brutal."
What People Are Saying
Ahead of the interview, First We Feast—the media company behind Hot Ones—announced Paul as a guest via Instagram. In the comments, Krysten Ritter wrote in a message with 347 likes: "Can't WAIT to get the scoop on this."
@Wackaz said in a note with more than 10,000 likes: "Aaron Paul is one of those celebs you swear has been on this show before but actually hasn't. He is the perfect candidate for Hot Ones!"
@chiefkeefsbabydaddy9945, in a comment with 610 likes: "i love how he talks to the WHOLE room, he's always looking around and speaking to the people on set so they all feel included in the conversation. such a cool dude!"
@trillium.3.24, in a comment with 109 likes: "Big props to Aaron for not only the awesome engagement with Sean but turning around and engaging the rest of the people in the studio. All inclusive!! Loved it!"
@RIPMalice, in a post with 180 likes: "He's such a wholesome guy I love this episode. The way he said 'I don't want it to be over, Sean!' is pretty much how we all felt when the episode ended. What a champion."
What Happens Next
Paul's new sci-fi thriller, Ash, is currently available to watch on platforms like Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
New York Post
24 minutes ago
- New York Post
Sinbad returns to acting 5 years after stroke: ‘It's been really difficult'
He's back! Sinbad has returned to the spotlight, starring in Tyler Perry's upcoming thriller, 'Straw.' The role marks the first time the 68-year-old comedian has been back on the screen since suffering a stroke that left him hospitalized for months five years ago. Sinbad — whose real name is David Adkins — plays Benny in the upcoming about a single mother willing to do anything to help her ill daughter. 7 Sinbad in the upcoming thriller 'Straw.' Netflix The comedian stars alongside lead actress Taraji P. Henson, Sherri Shepherd and Teyana Taylor. In the first look of Sinbad's character, the usually cheery comedian looks down on his luck, sporting pale skin, a white shirt with a checkered jacket and a black beaning. Perry, 55, addressed Sinbad's comeback during a screening of the film in New York on Tuesday, June 3. 'It's so important to me, as a man, that men want to support and take care of their families,' the flick's director told Entertainment Tonight. 'I know it's been really difficult for him, so to give him this opportunity made me feel amazing,' Perry continued. 'I'm really excited for him. And he delivered.' 7 The Tyler Perry film also includes Glynn Turman, Teyana Taylor, Sherri Shepherd, Taraji P. Henson. Jackie Brown / 7 Sinbad suffered a stroke in 2020 and was hospitalized for 9 months. Getty Images Sinbad suffered a stroke in October 2020 and was confined to the hospital for nine months. 'It is out of sincere love that we share Sinbad, our beloved husband and father, is recovering from a recent stroke,' his loved ones posted to his Instagram at the time. 'Sinbad is a light source of love and joy for many generations. While he is beginning his road to recovery, we are faithful and optimistic that he will bring laughter into our hearts soon,' the statement continued. 7 The comedian had to learn how to walk again. sinbadbad/Instagram 7 Sinbad has detailed his road to recovery on social media. sinbadbad/Instagram In November 2022, 'The Sinbad Show' star gave his followers a glimpse at his recovery, with his family revealing he was still learning to walk again after his stroke. 'Survival odds from this type of event are approximately 30 percent,' they shared, adding that Sinbad's limbs were slowly regaining mobility. 'Sinbad has already beaten the odds and has made significant progress beyond what anyone expected, but there are still miles to go.' Sharing a photo of the actor using a walker to move, his team wrote, 'Sinbad appreciates all the love and support you have shown him over the last two years.' 7 This marks the first acting role for the star since his health crisis. Getty Images The family then revealed that his stroke was brought on by a blood clot, which traveled from his heart to his brain. Less than two years later, Sinbad reemerged when he joined his cast from 'A Different World' via Zoom on February 29, 2024, for a tour of historically Black colleges and universities. After getting positive feedback about the appearance, he took to social media for the first time since 2022 to express his appreciation and personally address his supporters. 7 Sinbad promised his fans in 2022, 'Expect to see more of me soon.' FOX Image Collection via Getty Images 'Thank you for your prayers, support, and positive thoughts. They've carried me this far and will see me through to the finish line. It really is a different world out here!' he wrote, along with a video message. Before ending the video, Sinbad made a promise to his loyal fans. 'Expect to see more of me soon, and don't freak out if you turn around and I'm standing right behind you. 'Sinbad, I can't believe you're here!' You can't believe it? You better believe it. Miracles happen,' he shared. 'Straw' is available to stream on Netflix starting Friday, June 6.
Yahoo
42 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Streaming Ratings: ‘The Four Seasons' Blooms in Premiere Week, ‘You' Stays on Top
Netflix's comedy The Four Seasons had a strong opening, and Andor drew a series high in viewing time for the second week in a row in Nielsen's streaming rankings. The Four Seasons, co-created by and starring Tina Fey, had 1.3 billion minutes of watch time for the week of April 28-May 4 (it premiered on May 1). That was good for second place overall and probably helps explain Netflix's relatively quick renewal of the show. More from The Hollywood Reporter TV Ratings: 'The Last of Us' Season 2 Finale Falls Short of Premiere Why So Many of Your Favorite New Shows Are Exercises in Nostalgia YouTube Stays Atop TV Distributor Rankings in April You repeated in the No. 1 overall spot a week after its final season premiered. The Netflix thriller racked up 1.78 billion viewing minutes, a 7 percent improvement on the previous week. Andor, meanwhile, had 821 million minutes of viewing on Disney+ as it released its second batch of three episodes. It grew by 100 million minutes week to week (a gain of about 14 percent), and its audience also got a little younger — Nielsen says 23 percent of the audience was made up of adults 18-34 vs. 18 percent a week earlier. The Handmaid's Tale (612 million minutes on Hulu) remained among the top 10 originals as it continued rolling out its final season. Hulu's Good American Family (376 million minutes) charted for a second time in the week of its finale. The Last of Us (827 million minutes on Max) came down some compared to the prior week. Netflix's German thriller Exterritorial led the movie rankings with 767 million viewing minutes. Another Simple Favor debuted in third place with 399 million minutes. Nielsen's streaming ratings cover viewing on TV sets only and don't include minutes watched on computers or mobile devices. The ratings only measure U.S. audiences, not those in other countries. The top streaming titles for April 28-May 4, 2025, are below. Best of The Hollywood Reporter 'The Studio': 30 Famous Faces Who Play (a Version of) Themselves in the Hollywood-Based Series 22 of the Most Shocking Character Deaths in Television History A 'Star Wars' Timeline: All the Movies and TV Shows in the Franchise
Newsweek
an hour ago
- Newsweek
'Wicked: For Good' is Coming in November: Watch the Official Trailer
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors If last year's "Wicked" taught us nothing else, it's that there's always more than one side to a story. Diving into the mythology of Oz and adapting the Broadway musical of the same name, "Wicked" earned itself millions of fans who will no doubt never see the story of "The Wizard of Oz" the same way. Read More: 'Wicked 2': What We Know About 2025 Sequel Just as anyone who's ever seen "The Wizard of Oz" knows the so-called wizard was never what he seemed, the so-called "Wicked" Witch of the West, Elphaba played by Cynthia Erivo proves to be a much more complicated character than the one from the 1939 classic. Now it's time to show the second part of the tale in "Wicked: For Good". The new trailer for the highly anticipated for the sequel just premiered. We have it here along with other information you need to know for the follow-up. L to R: Cynthia Erivo is Elphaba and Ariana Granda is Glinda in WICKED, directed by Jon M. Chu L to R: Cynthia Erivo is Elphaba and Ariana Granda is Glinda in WICKED, directed by Jon M. Chu Universal Studios Watch 'Wicked: For Good' Official Trailer The epic conclusion comes to theaters this November. Watch the #WickedForGood trailer now 🧹🫧 — Wicked Movie (@wickedmovie) June 5, 2025 When does 'Wicked: For Good' Come Out? "Wicked: For Good" will be released in theaters on November 21, 2025. Who is Playing Dorothy in 'Wicked: For Good'? So far, there's been no confirmation on exactly why will be playing Dorothy Gale in "Wicked: For Good", though so far most rumors point to Irish actress Alisha Weir. Per IMDb, the confirmed cast of the film includes: Cynthia Erivo (Elphaba) Ariana Grande (Glinda) Jeff Goldblum (The Wonderful Wizard of Oz) Michelle Yeoh (Madame Morrible) Jonathan Bailey (Fiyero) Ethan Slater (Boq) Marissa Bode (Nessarose) Peter Dinklage (Voice of Dr. Dillamond) What Will 'Wicked: For Good' Be About? From "Wicked," we all know that Elphaba is not the force of evil that a surface reading of "The Wizard of Oz" would lead us to believe, but if Oz himself has anything to say about it, no one in his magical land will see her as anything but a villain. In fact, as Elphaba grows more powerful and fights for the liberation of the animals of Oz, the Wizard declares her an enemy of the state. All the while, assuming "Wicked: For Good" faithfully adapts the Broadway musical upon which it's based, things will build up to an emotional reunion between Elphaba and Glinda. How to Stream 'Wicked' For Free "Wicked" is available to be streamed on Peacock. More Movies: 'Wicked' Is Officially Available to Stream—Here's How to Watch Wicked: For Good – Everything We Know, Trailer Details, Release Date
