The SAG Awards 2024 have given away an epic reunion with the cast of Breaking Bad. Led by Bryan Cranston, the actors gathered on the stage of the Shrine Auditorium and Exhibition Hall to present the award for best drama series of the year.
This meeting celebrated the tenth commemoration of its own triumph in this category. Cranston, who played the legendary Walter White, expressed his excitement at passing the baton to a new group of actors, highlighting his team’s excellence and dedication to the art of acting: “To be together again, on this stage, after so many years, it’s a moment in history. We’re here to celebrate the exceptional talent that continues to emerge on television.”
The reunion, marked by nostalgia and the characteristic humor of the performers, served to celebrate the tenth commemoration of their own triumph in this category. Cranston, who played the legendary Walter White, expressed his excitement at passing the baton to a new group of actors, highlighting the excellence of his team and his dedication to the art of acting.
The pace of the installment was loaded with irreverent humor, faithful to the style of the series. Anna Gunn and Bob Odenkirk, who almost died of a heart attack playing Saul Goodman, led the way with comments that drew laughter from the audience. Odenkirk, in particular, was reluctant to follow the established script, an attitude echoed by Dean Norris, who admitted to having enjoyed a few drinks before going on stage.
As the actors began to ramble and Odenkirk flatly refused to say what he had to say, Aaron Paul urged them to comply with the awards rules and continue with what they had come to do. However, Jonathan Banks jokingly announced that it mattered little whether they read what they had on the telepromter: “They can’t fire us now, can they? So, let’s say what we want.”
Ultimately, the cast of Succession was announced as the winners of the award, with Odenkirk presenting the award to Alan Ruck. “Passing the torch to another extraordinary group of actors is an honor,” Gunn said.
Breaking Bad, which aired for five seasons, has been widely acclaimed by critics, earning 16 Emmy Awards and SAG recognition in 2014. Its impact endures through Better Call Saul, a spin-off that continued to explore this unique universe. through new stories and characters, including memorable cameos from several actors from the original series.
Seeing all the actors together again has been a great surprise for fans, who have celebrated this short reunion. On social media it has been one of the most talked about moments of the 2024 SAG Awards ceremony. One user has been very clear with what he thinks about them: “They are the best.” Another has assured that they starred in “the best series in history.”
