For nearly 15 years now, Bryan Cranston has portrayed the vengeful, power-hungry methamphetamine kingpin known as Walter White. Across the entire Breaking Bad universe, the 66-year-old actor has portrayed the infamous protagonist-turned-antagonist numerous times since the series’ conclusion in Netflix’s El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie and AMC’s Better Call Saul. And while this performance undoubtedly skyrocketed Cranston’s popularity, his final curtain call as the aforementioned character now has folks eager for him to finally join James Gunn’s DCU.
Earlier this week, Variety officially reported that both Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul — who portray Walter White and Jesse Pinkman, respectively — will be appearing in a PopCorners’ commercial during the Super Bowl LVII this Sunday. And, according to Cranston himself, this venture will likely be his final time playing the iconic character — which is the quickest way to break most of our hearts.
And yet, Cranston’s final curtain call as the notable figure has now perfectly set up his big bad debut in the DCU. For several years now, DC fans have been calling for the acclaimed actor to assume the role of supervillain Lex Luthor — and with Cranston memorably shaving his head in the past for the role of Walter White, this casting would certainly make sense.
On the other hand, DCU fanatics seem more enthusiastic to witness Cranston play a completely different but extremely lovable character — and that would be Gotham City commissioner Jim Gordon. In fact, most fans online have moved on from the Luthor casting and are now fully on board with Cranston being cast as the Commissioner.
No matter the role, it’s quite obvious that superhero stans are desperate to finally see Cranston enter the redesigned DCU. And with a healthy array of upcoming projects already on the horizon, now seems like the perfect time for Cranston to make the leap.