Given that Vince Gilligan has been busy with Breaking Bad prequel series Better Call Saul, fans of the original show probably weren't expecting him to be cooking up a movie based on the idea. But, sneaky man that he is, that's exactly what Gilligan has been doing.
Collider reports that Gilligan has written the script and is gearing up to direct starting this month in the traditional Albuquerque haunts. Apparently the film bears the code name Greenbrier, but beyond that, no details have been released.
Indeed, there is a strict veil of secrecy over the movie, which has yet to confirm any casting or setting, other than it'll take place in the Breaking Bad universe. Prequel? Sequel? Side-quel? That's still to be announced. We suppose we'll know more if the likes of Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul or Anna Gunn are spotted on set...
The Albuquerque Journal, which received early word, has heard the story will concern the escape of a kidnapped man and his quest for freedom, even if that could be a fake synopsis to distract attention. Also unknown at this time? Where the film will end up, either in cinemas or on television.
For now, then, we'll have to wait and see what this becomes.
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