Follow us on Google News
Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed
Created by Vince Gilligan,Breaking Badis one of the finest television shows ever. It stars Bryan Cranston as Walter White, a chemistry teacher who enters the drug business. Meanwhile, actor Dean Norris played Hank Schrader, Walter’s brother-in-law, and a DEA agent, with the duo finding themselves on a collision course.
In the show’s third season, Norris had to film an extremely challenging scene which also became one of the show’s most tense moments. In an interview, the actor spoke about the challenges of filming the scene without any dialog and basing his performance on the director’s notes. Here is what Norris had to say about the challenge of filming the scene.
Dean Norris Talked Filming Zero Dialog Scene inBreaking Bad
Actor Dean Norris gained fame forhis performance as Hank Schraderin the critically acclaimed crime-drama seriesBreaking Bad. In the series, Norris plays a DEA agent who slowly uncovers his brother-in-law’s involvement in the drug business.
The show’s third season episodeOne Minute, shines the spotlight on Hank as he comes into a conflict with the Salamanca cousins who plot his assassination. The conflict results in a parking lot shoot-out with a sequence that features almost no dialog preceding it.
In an interview withNPR, Norris opened up about the challenges of filming the scene. The actor revealed that since there was no dialog, the scene was filmed with the episode director Michelle MacLaren giving him specific notes for reactions.
Even if you know the ending of that scene, you can still watch it and you’ll get chills right up to the end.
Norris made the above statement regarding the intense shootout scene, which resulted in Hank killing one of the cousins to save his life.
“I felt like I was robbing a bank and getting away with it”: The Exact Moment Vince Gilligan Knew Breaking Bad Will Set the TV Industry Ablaze
The actor added that the scene was challenging to film because of the external logistics to execute the finer details of the shootout. At the same time, he had to remain in character to deliver a believable performance. However, Norris admitted that he was blown away when he finally saw the finished scene.
Dean Norris Discussed Hank’s Epic Death inBreaking Bad
Norris played Hank Schrader for most of the show’s critically acclaimed run. However, his character would meet his eventual demise in the fifth season episodeOzymandias. During an interview withThe Hollywood Reporter, Norris opened up about filming his final scenes as the character.
It all actually fed back into the loop of the scene because Hank was also saying goodbye to Walt.
Norris made the above statement about his feelings over his final scenes withBryan Cranstonand as the character that has earned him popularity. The actor also revealed that the closeups for his death scene were filmed with three cameras as he wanted the director to capture a specific look.
Vince Gilligan: ‘One of the most inadvertently smart things I’ve ever done’ on His Best Breaking Bad Decision That Has Gone Extinct Today
At the same time, Norris wanted the episode, which isconsidered the show’s best even by creator Vince Gilliganto feature an additional scene. The actor wanted Hank to have one last phone call with his wife to say goodbye. However, things ultimately did not pan out, making Hank’s ending all the more sadder.
Breaking Badis streaming on Netflix.
Pratik Handore
Content Writer
Articles Published :1774
With a keen interest in comic book movies and blockbuster franchises, Pratik usually covers news and updates on the DCU, MCU, Star Wars, and more.A die-hard fan of George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, Pratik spends most of his time exploring different storytelling mediums that invoke a sense of wonder and adventure. Other filmmakers whose works have deeply influenced him include Alfred Hitchcock, James Gunn, and Guillermo del Toro.
More from Pratik Handore
Seth Rogen Had to Apologize for Comparing Clint Eastwood’s Biggest Movie to Inglourious Basterds
Did Dustin Hoffman Really Slap Meryl Streep in Kramer vs Kramer – Entire Fight Explained
Timo Tjahjanto Shades Keanu Reeves Film: Why is Nobody 2 Not a Desperate John Wick Ripoff?
Recommended
Is Apple TV+’s Carême Renewed for Season 2? Details Inside
Chris Pratt Thriller Dominates Global Streaming Amid Pro-RFK Jr Stance
“Oh I f**king love her”: Margaret Qualley’s Dad Made an Aubrey Plaza Confession That Stunned Her
Gen V Season 2: Total Episodes and Finale Date Revealed
We Were Liars Season 1 Ending Explained: Who Does Cadence Accidentally Kill?
Bryan CranstonVince Gilligan
