WARNING: DO NOT READ FURTHER IF YOU HAVEN’T SEEN THE LATEST BETTER CALL SAUL.
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It was never a secret that “Breaking Bad” stars Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul would eventually appear in the popular prequel “Better Call Saul” on AMC.
Both individuals have spoken about the long-anticipated cameos, which “Better Call Saul” star Bob Odenkirk teased and show creator Vince Gilligan promised.
It was no coincidence that Cranston and Paul recently attended a press event to unveil statues in New Mexico built to honor their iconic characters, Walter White and Jesse Pinkman. They are also doing a press push for their mezcal company, Dos Hombres.
The two actors finally made their guest star appearances last night, returning as White and Pinkman in a flashback scene. Fans were excited to see the two share a screen once again:
waited 7 years for this moment and it was perfect. #BetterCallSaul pic.twitter.com/hYhzxwwlvy
— َ (@wholelottaomar) August 2, 2022
But it didn’t take long for viewers to notice something wasn’t quite right.
Paul, who portrays Pinkman, was 27 years old when “Breaking Bad” first began filming in 2007. His character was supposed to be 23 years old in the pilot.
During the flashback episode of “Better Call Saul” last night, viewers return to a period in which Pinkman is around that same age. Paul, however, will turn 43 years old this month. Not only does he look older, but his voice is also noticeably deeper.
The makeup and lighting departments could only do so much work to disguise the forces of time. It didn’t take long for fans to react to what they saw: