THEN AND NOW: The cast of 'Breaking Bad'

Olivia SinghAug 27, 2020, 19:00 IST

Aaron Paul and Bryan Cranston starred on "Breaking Bad."AMC

AMC's hit drama "Breaking Bad" aired on the network from 2008 to 2013.
The show starred Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul as Walter White and Jesse Pinkman, respectively.
The actors from "Breaking Bad" have gone on to win Tony Awards, star on other series, and appear on the spin-off series called "Better Call Saul."
Paul and Cranston reprised their "Breaking Bad" roles for a 2019 film sequel called "El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie."

"Breaking Bad" aired on AMC from January 2008 to 2013 and was a hit TV show, earning Emmys, Golden Globes, and SAG Awards during its five-season run.

The critically-acclaimed crime drama starred Bryan Cranston as Walter White, a high school chemistry teacher who turned to crystal meth-making to financially support his family after being diagnosed with stage 3 lung cancer. He forged a partnership with a former student named Jesse Pinkman (played by Aaron Paul), a drug dealer and user.

The success of "Breaking Bad" also led to a 2019 film sequel titled "El Camino," which several familiar faces from the original series appeared in.

Here's what the cast of "Breaking Bad" has been up to.

Bryan Cranston's portrayal of family man Walter White, who became a drug lord known as Heisenberg, was praised by fans and critics.

Bryan Cranston as Walter White on "Breaking Bad." AMC

After "Breaking Bad," Cranston won a Tony Award for his performance as former president Lyndon B. Johnson in "All the Way."

Bryan Cranston in October 2019. Rodin Eckenroth/FilmMagic

Aaron Paul starred as Jesse Pinkman, known for his excessive use of the words "yo" and "b----."

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

Paul reprised his "Breaking Bad" role for Netflix's film sequel.

Aaron Paul in March 2020. Chris Pizzello/AP

Anna Gunn played Skyler White, Walter's wife.

Anna Gunn as Skyler White on "Breaking Bad." AMC

Gunn most recently reprised her role as Martha Bullock on "Deadwood" for a TV movie that aired on HBO in May 2019.

Anna Gunn in July 2019. David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images

RJ Mitte played Walter and Skyler's son, Walter White Jr.

RJ Mitte as Walter White Jr. on "Breaking Bad." AMC

Mitte has appeared in several movies and shows since his "Breaking Bad" days.

RJ Mitte in October 2019. Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

Dean Norris starred as Hank Schrader, a DEA agent and brother-in-law of Walter.

Dean Norris as Hank Schrader on "Breaking Bad." AMC

Norris most recently appeared on season five of "Better Call Saul" and played a mob boss on TNT's "Claws."

Dean Norris in October 2019. Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

Betsy Brandt played Marie Schrader, Skyler's sister.

Betsy Brandt as Marie Schrader on "Breaking Bad." AMC

Brandt appears as Stephanie Novak on USA's "Pearson," a "Suits" spin-off that premiered in July 2019.

Betsy Brandt in June 2019. David Livingston/Getty Images

Bob Odenkirk portrayed lawyer Saul Goodman.

Bob Odenkirk as Saul Goodman on "Breaking Bad." AMC

Odenkirk's "Breaking Bad" role led to a spin-off prequel series called "Better Call Saul."

Bob Odenkirk in August 2019. Amanda Edwards/Getty Images

Steven Michael Quezada starred as Steven Gomez, Hank's partner at the DEA.

Steven Michael Quezada as Steven Gomez on "Breaking Bad." AMC

Quezada is now the commissioner of New Mexico's Bernalillo County District 2.

Steven Michael Quezada in May 2019. Paul Archuleta/Getty Images

Giancarlo Esposito portrayed Gustavo "Gus" Fring, another major player in the drug dealing business.

Giancarlo Esposito as Gustavo “Gus” Fring on "Breaking Bad." AMC

Esposito stars as Stan Edgar on Amazon Prime Video's "The Boys."

Giancarlo Esposito in June 2019. Cindy Ord/Getty Images

Jonathan Banks played Mike Ehrmantraut, a mob member, private investigator, and hit man.

Jonathan Banks as Mike Ehrmantraut on "Breaking Bad." AMC

Banks reprised his role for "Better Call Saul."

Jonathan Banks in November 2017. Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic

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