Breaking Badtook home a lot of statues at the Emmys over the years.
Now it’s time to turn its two main characters into statues.
(Not immortalized: The fly.)
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The 500-pound statues were created by sculptorTrevor Groveand donated by Sony Pictures Television, which produced the AMC drama.
I see them in character as two larger-than-life tragic figures, cautionary tales, world-famous ones at that."
There’s no questioning thatBreaking Badand prequelBetter Call Saulhave made their mark on the city via production and tourism.
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The mayor’s office estimates thatthe franchise has made $385 million in economic impact on New Mexico.
“I’ve missed you all so much,” Paul told the crowd.
“I auditioned forBreaking Bad, and it completely changed my life,” he said.
It was such a huge part of my life; it still is."
His costar then came with plenty of jokes.
“We’re humbled by this,” Cranston began.
“We’re delighted, slightly embarrassed to have statues of you.
The actors seem pleased with their tributes.
“I’m really grateful,” he continued.
“Trevor Grove is a phenomenal artist.
I mean, he really got the likeness.
We were praying that we wouldn’t look like Cristiano Ronaldo.
That was our big hope.
Have you seen that one?Google that.”
He also quipped: “There’s no preparation for saying you’re getting a statue.
And Gilligan made a special announcement, as you might have guessed: “Spoiler alert, everybody.
You’re hearing it first; no one else knows this yet.
“Maybe, maybe,” joked Paul.
Better Call Saulairs Mondays at 9 p.m. ET/PT on AMC.
