Better Call Saulstar Bob Odenkirk has opened up on what a sequel to his hit AMC crime drama could look like. Odenkirk’s lawyer, conman, and consigliere, Saul Goodman (real name Jimmy McGill), joined thecast ofBreaking Bad’s second season and went on to become a major character throughout the show’s run.
PerToday, (viaVariety), Odenkirk revealed his love for the character and the part that “turned my life around,” praisingBetter Call Saulco-creators Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould as some of the best-ever TV writers. He went on to state that if they were to think of a sequel idea, he would certainly return to his most famous role.
Speaking about the potential direction that a future series, sequel, or revival show might take, Odenkirk stated that he believes it would need to take place in prison, as Saul is not getting out any time soon. Check out Odenkirk’s comments below:
That part turned my life around, and I’ve given more to that part than anything I’ve done. Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould created that show. They are some of the best writers who ever worked in TV.
So if they were to think of something in that world, of course I would do it. I think they’ve all moved on to some more amazing projects that you’ll soon see. He’s not getting out [of prison]. If there’s another Saul show, it takes place inside prison.
What This Means For A Better Call Saul Sequel
Throughout the show’s run, Saul’s criminal activities brought him closer and closer to being caught, when his past eventually caught up with him.Better Call Saulseason 6revealed that he had been sentenced to 86 years in prison for his crimes inBreaking Bad, but Odenkirk doesn’t believe this is a barrier to a sequel show.
While there is no guarantee that aBetter Call Saulsequel or revival should or will happen, Odenkirk’s comments suggest he would reprise his role, given the opportunity. While there are plenty of directionsBetter Call Saulseason 7 could have taken, Odenkirk recently stated he was fine withmoving on from Saul Goodman and Jimmy McGill.
Better Call Saulset a record for the most-nominated show never to win a Primetime Emmy Award, with 53 nominations.
As Odenkirk states, for a sequel show to happen, it would have to take place in prison, and there’s scope to make this work, given Saul’s criminal underworld connections. It would be intriguing to see what direction a sequel show might take if Gould and Gilligan are keen.
Our Take On Better Call Saul’s Sequel Chances
Better Call Saulis one of the most iconic shows of all time, and there is a modern trend of reviving shows, which could be the case here. There are manyepisodes ofBetter Call Saulthat are considered masterpieces, and, assuming the writing could match this quality, a sequel show could work very well.
There is no doubt that the ending toBetter Call Saulis one of the greatest endings in TV history, with Saul’s downfall complete, but the conman enjoying celebrity status in jail. A revival would feel unnecessary when the ending fit so well narratively, but it will depend on whether Gilligan and Gould feel they have a story worth revisiting.
Better Call Saul
Cast
Better Call Saul follows small-time lawyer Jimmy McGill as he navigates the legal world to make ends meet. The series, set six years before his encounter with Walter White, chronicles Jimmy’s evolution into Saul Goodman, with notable interactions alongside fixer Mike Ehrmantraut.
