Breaking Bad has such a rich universe that even the two-bit strip-mall lawyer can anchor one of the best shows on television. So, when word got out that creator Vince Gilligan was supposedly working on a Breaking Bad movie, currently titled Greenbriar, the mind raced with possibilities. Maybe we’ll learn Spooge’s tragic backstory, before the ill-fated ATM incident, or how Peter became Skinny Pete? Or, and this is probably for the best, it’ll be about Jesse.
The plot description provided by the Albuquerque Journal reads that the film “tracks the escape of a kidnapped man and his quest for freedom,” which sure sounds like Jesse Pinkman. The last time we see the drug dealer-turned-crystal meth cooker played by Aaron Paul, he was driving away from Walt and the terrible life he made for himself. Paul has said multiple times that he’s interested in returning to the role that earned him three Emmys, and Gilligan “desperately” wants to see Jesse again, too. Also, AMC is in the (TV) movie business now.
https://twitter.com/bansky/status/1060029651496693760
So…Jesse Pinkman spin-off? https://t.co/DYlNHfKtNe
— n'avi space commando stan account (@hott0trotsky) November 7, 2018
Sure sounds like it could be a Jesse Pinkman movie pic.twitter.com/spzVshdOWJ
— Pete Blackburn (@PeteBlackburn) November 7, 2018
I dont care about breaking bad becoming a feature film unless its entirely based around jesse pinkman getting the life he deserved and is nothing but happiness x
— lib (@lbbykrby) November 7, 2018
https://twitter.com/jumpupandshout/status/1060178328462610432
This has to be a Jesse Pinkman movie, right @aaronpaul_8? I'd be skeptical, but Vince Gilligan has earned my complete trust, so it's all good, man! https://t.co/hYRnsakTr5
— Chris Williams (@merechrisianity) November 7, 2018
Could this be the story of Jesse Pinkman? *pinches self* #BreakingBad https://t.co/ezwvnlmsmH
— Jake Reid (@JakeAReid) November 7, 2018
I hope it's just Jesse Pinkman having a nice day and wearing clothes that fit right. Seeing a therapist. Maybe he plays with a dog. Someone surprises him with free doughnuts. A good tv show is on that night. https://t.co/gwH7ZtrUIj
— NOT GREAT, BOB (@_notgreatbob) November 7, 2018
Of course, there are some complications. Paul booked a series regular role on Westworld. Also, it must be asked: do we really want a Jesse Pinkman movie? Better Call Saul is better than anyone could have predicted, but there was a lot left to explore with Saul Goodman — over the course of five seasons, Jesse, as a character, was well examined. Still, it’s hard not to get somewhat excited…
bitch.
