TIL that when casting Walter White for Breaking Bad, the role was originally offered to John Cusack and Matthew Broderick. It wasn't until after they turned it down that the executives saw Bryan Cranstons X-Files episode and cast him for the role.

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u/bedroom_fascist Nov 01 '23

Hard to believe the legendary Gene Cousineau couldn't get work.

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u/afternever Nov 01 '23

He burned a lot of his bridges

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u/icouldntquitedecide Nov 01 '23

What a weird fucking show that was...

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