Bob Odenkirk is definitely open to stepping back into the shoes of his most famous character, but doesn’t think it’s likely to happen any time soon.
“Better Call Saul” finished three years ago after the “Breaking Bad” prequel spin-off enjoyed an acclaimed six-season run — ending with Odenkirk’s lawyer and con artist Saul Goodman being given an 86-year prison sentence for his crimes.
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“That part turned my life around, and I’ve given more to that part than anything I’ve done,” Odenkirk said while speaking on “Today” on Monday. “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.”
But the actor — currently in cinemas with action sequel “Nobody 2” — admitted it’s only a remote possibility, with the “Better Call Saul” creators busy on other things.
“I think they’ve all moved on to some more amazing projects that you’ll soon see,” he said, adding that Saul’s current circumstances would have to play a major part if any revival were to happen. “He’s not getting out [of prison]. If there’s another Saul show, it takes place inside prison.”
“Better Call Saul” ran from 2015-2022 and received 53 Emmy nominations, which is a record for the most nominations without a win. It also landed six Golden Globe nominations without winning an award. It’s widely regarded as one of the greatest shows to have never won an Emmy.
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