Since news broke that Vince Gilligan, creator of the iconic crime drama Breaking Bad and its spinoff Better Call Saul, has teamed up with actress Rhea Seehorn for his upcoming sci-fi series on Apple TV+, the internet has been buzzing with anticipation about the show, which is not surprising considering Gilligan's track record. Now Apple TV+ has released the first look of the show with a picture of a petri dish in which a smiley face is created with a cotton swab, alongside the caption "Happiness is Contagious." The first teaser for the show is expected to drop tomorrow, and hopefully, we will get a title reveal

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<h2>Apple already greenlit a second season</h2>The first season of the show wrapped filming last year in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and is currently in post-production. The show has been compared to Steven Spielberg's 1982 classic E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. Apple has so much faith in the show that they have already renewed it for a second season.<h2>Vince Gilligan's return to sci-fi</h2>Before he created Breaking Bad, Vince Gilligan had worked on the cult classic sci-fi series The X-Files, where he wrote and directed some of the show's most popular episodes and helped create its spinoff series The Lone Gunmen.<h2>What to expect from the new sci-fi series</h2>Speaking about Rhea Seehorn's character in an interview with Deadline, Vince Gilligan shared, “She plays someone who’s trying very hard to be good. She’s a bit of a damaged hero, but she’s a hero nonetheless. And it’s just a pleasure to work with her because she’s just the best, and she is so sweet and kind and talented. I can’t say enough good about her.”&nbsp;Speaking about the show, Seehorn shared that it is “sci-fi but in a more psychological kind of sci-fi way," and went on to add that it explores the human condition in a surprising way. The only other confirmed cast member is Karolina Wydra, known for her roles in shows like True Blood and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. The show is expected to stream sometime in 2025.&nbsp;

The first look at the upcoming Apple TV+ sci-fi series created by Vince Gilligan and starring Rhea Seehorn is out. Gilligan is best known for creating the iconic crime drama series Breaking Bad and its spinoff Better Call Saul.


Since news broke that Vince Gilligan, creator of the iconic crime drama Breaking Bad and its spinoff Better Call Saul, has teamed up with actress Rhea Seehorn for his upcoming sci-fi series on Apple TV+, the internet has been buzzing with anticipation about the show, which is not surprising considering Gilligan's track record. Now Apple TV+ has released the first look of the show with a picture of a petri dish in which a smiley face is created with a cotton swab, alongside the caption "Happiness is Contagious." The first teaser for the show is expected to drop tomorrow, and hopefully, we will get a title reveal

The first look at the upcoming Apple TV+ sci-fi series created by Vince Gilligan and starring Rhea Seehorn is out. Gilligan is best known for creating the iconic crime drama series Breaking Bad and its spinoff Better Call Saul. &nbsp;

Apple TV+ unveils first look at Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan’s sci‑fi series starring Rhea Seehorn

After creating/co-creating two of the greatest TV shows ever made ('Breaking Bad' and 'Better Call Saul'), Vince Gilligan is back with an untitled TV project. This time, it's Apple TV+ and the streaming service has managed to lure in none other than Rhea Seehorn who earned a lot of praise for her performance in 'Better Call Saul', which concluded earlier this year. As per Deadline, the show is described as "a blended, grounded genre drama". The streamer has ordered two seasons straight to series. For the project, Gilligan is collaborating with Sony Pictures Television, with whom he created the two aforementioned shows for AMC.&nbsp;

Also Read:&nbsp;How 'Better Call Saul' became Kim Wexler's story

In 'Better Call Saul', Seehorn played the role of Kim Wexler. Conceived as a love interest to Jimmy McGill, Bob Odenkirk's fast-talking lawyer who is later known as Saul Goodman, Kim grew up to be so much more than that. It was as though she had a life of her own beyond the script in some other parallel world and the writers could get a glimpse into that life and put that faithfully on paper.

Earlier Kim was going to be a minor character but in later seasons she became as central to the story as Jimmy, perhaps even more so. Her character also underwent a well-defined arc throughout the show. And the rise of her&nbsp;character was credited to Seehorn's commitment to the character by Gilligan and co.

In a statement, Gilligan said, “After 15 years, I figured it was time to take a break from writing antiheroes… and who’s more heroic than the brilliant Rhea Seehorn? It’s long past time she had her own show, and I feel lucky to get to work on it with her. And what nice symmetry to be reunited with Zack Van Amburg, Jamie Erlicht, and Chris Parnell! Jamie and Zack were the first two people to say yes to Breaking Bad all those years ago. They’ve built a great team at Apple, and my wonderful, longtime partners at Sony Pictures Television and I are excited to be in business with them.”

Odenkirk expressed his happiness at the news. He shared a news article on Twitter and wrote, "OMG this is gonna be so great!! &nbsp;All the best people!"

Seehorn herself also reacted to the announcement. "I am OVER THE MOON excited about this!!!! Words cannot express. My heart is exploding!" she tweeted.&nbsp;

After creating/co-creating two of the greatest TV shows ever made ('Breaking Bad' and 'Better Call Saul'), Vince Gilligan is back with an untitled TV project. This time, it's Apple TV+ and the streaming service has managed to lure in none other than Rhea Seehorn who earned a lot of praise for her performance in 'Better Call Saul', which concluded earlier this year.

After creating/co-creating two of the greatest TV shows ever made ('Breaking Bad' and 'Better Call Saul'), Vince Gilligan is back with an untitled TV project. This time, it's Apple TV+ and the streaming service has managed to lure in none other than Rhea Seehorn who earned a lot of praise for her performance in 'Better Call Saul', which concluded earlier this year. As per Deadline, the show is described as "a blended, grounded genre drama". The streamer has ordered two seasons straight to series. For the project, Gilligan is collaborating with Sony Pictures Television, with whom he created the two aforementioned shows for AMC. Also Read: How 'Better Call Saul' became Kim Wexler's story In 'Better Call Saul', Seehorn played the role of Kim Wexler. Conceived as a love interest to Jimmy McGill, Bob Odenkirk's fast-talking lawyer who is later known as Saul Goodman, Kim grew up to be so much more than that. It was as though she had a life of her own beyond the script in some other parallel world and the writers could get a glimpse into that life and put that faithfully on paper. Earlier Kim was going to be a minor character but in later seasons she became as central to the story as Jimmy, perhaps even more so. Her character also underwent a well-defined arc throughout the show. And the rise of her character was credited to Seehorn's commitment to the character by Gilligan and co. In a statement, Gilligan said, “After 15 years, I figured it was time to take a break from writing antiheroes… and who’s more heroic than the brilliant Rhea Seehorn? It’s long past time she had her own show, and I feel lucky to get to work on it with her. And what nice symmetry to be reunited with Zack Van Amburg, Jamie Erlicht, and Chris Parnell! Jamie and Zack were the first two people to say yes to Breaking Bad all those years ago. They’ve built a great team at Apple, and my wonderful, longtime partners at Sony Pictures Television and I are excited to be in business with them.” Odenkirk expressed his happiness at the news. He shared a news article on Twitter and wrote, "OMG this is gonna be so great!! All the best people!" Seehorn herself also reacted to the announcement. "I am OVER THE MOON excited about this!!!! Words cannot express. My heart is exploding!" she tweeted.

Rhea Seehorn reteams with 'Better Call Saul' creator Vince Gilligan for another TV project

Actors Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul's characters from the cult classic show 'Breaking Bad' were memorialised in bronze sculptures that were revealed on Friday in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Both the actors were present for the unveiling. The actors expressed their love and appreciation for the city while speaking to the fans who were present for the unveiling. Paul said, "I auditioned for Breaking Bad, and it completely changed my life. So thank you so much, thank you to Albuquerque — my God, we were here for seven years on and off. It was such a huge part of my life; it still is."

Cranston funnily remarked that "We’re delighted, slightly embarrassed to have statues. There’s no preparation for saying you’re getting a statue. I’m just rather grateful that it’s indoors so that the pigeons won’t crap on our heads."
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Tim Keller, Mayor of Albuquerque, was also present at the event and expressed how important the show 'Breaking Bad' and its spinoff 'Better Call Saul' have&nbsp;been for the city by bringing in almost $400 million in production fees and tourism.

The show's creator, Vince Gilligan, was also in attendance at the event and shared some exciting news about the much-awaited introduction of Walt White and Jesse Pinkman to 'Better Call Saul'. He said, "Spoiler alert, everybody. You’re hearing it first; no one else knows this yet," Gilligan told the audience. "This coming Monday night, if you happen to be watching the AMC network—and thanks to them as well—you might just see these two on the next ‘Better Call Saul’."

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Actors Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul's characters from the cult classic show 'Breaking Bad' were memorialised in bronze sculptures that were revealed on Friday in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Actors Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul's characters from the cult classic show 'Breaking Bad' were memorialised in bronze sculptures that were revealed on Friday in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Both the actors were present for the unveiling. The actors expressed their love and appreciation for the city while speaking to the fans who were present for the unveiling. Paul said, "I auditioned for Breaking Bad, and it completely changed my life. So thank you so much, thank you to Albuquerque — my God, we were here for seven years on and off. It was such a huge part of my life; it still is." Cranston funnily remarked that "We’re delighted, slightly embarrassed to have statues. There’s no preparation for saying you’re getting a statue. I’m just rather grateful that it’s indoors so that the pigeons won’t crap on our heads." Tim Keller, Mayor of Albuquerque, was also present at the event and expressed how important the show 'Breaking Bad' and its spinoff 'Better Call Saul' have been for the city by bringing in almost $400 million in production fees and tourism. The show's creator, Vince Gilligan, was also in attendance at the event and shared some exciting news about the much-awaited introduction of Walt White and Jesse Pinkman to 'Better Call Saul'. He said, "Spoiler alert, everybody. You’re hearing it first; no one else knows this yet," Gilligan told the audience. "This coming Monday night, if you happen to be watching the AMC network—and thanks to them as well—you might just see these two on the next ‘Better Call Saul’." Also Read: Colin Farrell is very excited to reprise the role of a Penguin in 'The Batman' sequel

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Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul attend statue unveiling of their 'Breaking Bad' characters