17 surprising things you never knew about 'Breaking Bad'

Kirstie RenaeJan 21, 2021, 19:54 IST

"Breaking Bad" first aired in 2008.AMC

"Breaking Bad" was originally supposed to be set in California.
Major networks, like FX and HBO, passed on the show.
Jesse Pinkman was originally set to be killed off during season one.

AMC's "Breaking Bad" (2008-2013) is a legendary series that continues to be popular with fans both old and new.

It skyrocketed lead actors Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul to superstardom, sparked a majorly successful spin-off, "Better Call Saul," and even spurred a new film sequel called "El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie," which is currently streaming on Netflix.

In honor of the show's anniversary, here are some surprising, fun facts that fans may not know about the hit series "Breaking Bad."

Warning: This post contains spoilers for "Breaking Bad."

The show wasn't originally supposed to be filmed in Albuquerque, New Mexico, but there were financial incentives to do so.

The show was supposed to be filmed in California, not Albuquerque (pictured). turtix/Shutterstock

"Breaking Bad" ended up helping Albuquerque become quite famous - and it helped boost the city's economy and tourism business.

The city has plenty of places that still serve "Breaking Bad"-inspired dishes. AMC/"Breaking Bad"

The real-life owners of the house that Walter White lived in on the show are not happy about how popular the show made their home.

The house belongs to real people - it's not part of a set. AMC

The iconic shot of Walter White tossing the pizza on the roof of his house was shot in one take and was only possible because the pizza was unsliced.

Bryan Cranston had been allotted hours to get the shot right, but he didn't need them. AMC

No, you can't learn how to make meth from watching the show.

For a lot of reasons, you shouldn't try any of the science from the show at home. AMC screencap

Another one of the show's most memorable, science-based scenes that isn't accurate is the infamous bathtub scene.

The method Jesse and Walter used on the show won't liquefy a body in real life. AMC

Bryan Cranston was not the first choice for the role of Walter White. In fact, casting him took some convincing by the show's creator and writer.

John Cusack was once offered the role. Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images

Networks like HBO, Showtime, and FX all passed on "Breaking Bad."

AMC ended up taking the show. Ursula Coyote/AMC

Crew members from AMC's "The Walking Dead" helped "Breaking Bad" with some gnarly special effects.

Gustavo “Gus” Fring met a very gruesome death. AMC

"Breaking Bad" producers apparently passed on having a Marvel cameo in their series.

Nick Fury didn't make it onto "Breaking Bad." Disney/Marvel Studios

Walter Jr.'s website SaveWalterWhite.com is real and now links to the AMC website.

The site has tons of text, too. http://www.savewalterwhite.com/

Jesse Pinkman was originally set to be killed off during the first season.

Jesse Pinkman changed the course of the series. Ursula Coyote / AMC

Aaron Paul said he was actually injured while filming one of the show's fight scenes.

Aaron Paul said the injury occurred during the scene where Jessie fights Tuco. AMC

Cranston said the hardest scene to film was when Walter White watches Jane die.

The scene was a heartbreaking one for viewers to watch, too. AMC

There's a reason Skyler's sister Marie wears so much purple.

Purple is the color of royalty, per Gilligan. AMC

Bryan Cranston has a permanent reminder of the show on his body.

It's a very small tattoo. E! screencap

Aaron Paul also has some memories from the show, including a faux severed head and license plate.

Aaron Paul as Jesse Pinkman on "Breaking Bad." AMC

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