Episode 43

Breaking Bad (Part 1)

Giancarlo Esposito (Mandalorian and Breaking Bad actor, 4x Emmy Nominee, and Broadway Performer)

"You've seen him chill you on 'Breaking Bad,' 'The Mandalorian,' and 'The Boys' (to name a few), featured in 'The Cotton Club,' 'Desperately Seeking Susan,' 'The Usual Suspects,' 'The Maze Runner Series,' 'The Jungle Book,' and 'Okja,' and now, please put your hands together for Mr. Giancarlo Esposito!"In this two-part series, Giancarlo Esposito, 4x Emmy Nominee and Broadway actor, discusses the culture behind the camera and the steps young creatives need to make to find their dream.

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Giancarlo Esposito

Mandalorian and Breaking Bad actor, 4x Emmy Nominee, and Broadway Performer

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Episode 43 with Giancarlo Esposito, originally published Apr 30, 2021.

Acting craft and character

"You've seen him chill you on 'Breaking Bad,' 'The Mandalorian,' and 'The Boys' (to name a few), featured in 'The Cotton Club,' 'Desperately Seeking Susan,' 'The Usual Suspects,' 'The Maze Runner Series,' 'The Jungle Book,' and 'Okja,' and now, please put your hands together for Mr. Giancarlo Esposito!"In this two-part series, Giancarlo Esposito, 4x Emmy Nominee and Broadway actor, discusses the culture behind the camera and the steps young creatives need to make to find their dream. In part 1, Mr. Esposito recounts some of his time with Baby Yoda on the "Mandalorian" and the general culture of working on a movie/TV set. In part 2 (coming next week), he will give his advice for teenagers and list the book and movie which have had an impact on him. So, drumroll, please! The camera is rolling. It's time to get this show on the road!

Recurring Question

"What books have had an impact on you?"

For Young Listeners

"What advice do you have for teenagers?"

Giancarlo Esposito is a four time Emmy award nominee who received widespread acclaim for his chilling performance as taciturn drug kingpin “Gustavo 'Gus' Fring” in AMC’s Primetime Emmy-winning drama Breaking Bad. He made his Broadway debut in 1966, at age eight, with a role in the play Maggie Flynn. His feature film roles include The Cotton Club, Desperately Seeking Susan, The Usual Suspects, The Maze Runner Series, The Jungle Book, and Okja. He has also worked with director Spike Lee in the films Do the Right Thing, Mo’ Better Blues, School Daze and Malcolm X. Notable television series include the ABC fantasy series Once Upon a Time and the new NBC drama Revolution, Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, The Boys, and The Mandalorian to name just a few.

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