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Bryan Cranston’sBreaking Badappears to stand out in the world of television shows, because of its A-class script and prolific performance of actors. But, one thing that we certainly cannot overlook is the mind-blowing and realistic portrayal of injuries and death scenes in the show.
Take for example, the grisly death scene of Gus Fring, played by Giancarlo Esposito, inBreaking Bad, that stood out as one of the most unforgettable moments in television history. Shockingly, that very sequence appeared quite similar to the frightful scenes from AMC’s other hit show,The Walking Dead. Well, it was no coincidence, but merely a result of collaboration.
Gus Fring’s Death Turned into an Unforgettable Gore Moment
WhileBryan Cranstonbecame synonymous withBreaking Badfor his role as Walter White, another actor had a significant impact on the show and its fanbase. It’s none other than Giancarlo Esposito who played the iconic role of Gustavo ‘Gus’ Fring, who started as a friendly business associate with Cranston’s character but ended up being caught in a major cat-and-mouse game with him.
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This sudden change of partnership and association eventually led to the gruesome death sequence of Gus Fring, which ended up being one of the most memorable scenes in the history ofBreaking Bad.Leaving viewersstunned with the brutal death sequencein the season 4 finale, the show depicted a graphic and realistic portrayal of his injuries, that looked straight out of aThe Walking Deadepisode.
InBreaking Bad’s episodeFace Off,audiences witnessed Walter White turning into an evil mastermind after locking horns with Gus Fring, who then planted a bomb on drug cartel Hector Salamanca’s wheelchair, which led to the demise ofGiancarlo Espositoʼs character. In the episode, Hector gets paralyzed and pushes the button on his chair to call the nurse, thus activating the bomb.
Eventually, a truly chilling scene plays out where the bomb goes off and people witness Gus Fring walk out of the door with half of his face blown off. Now, realistically, most people who have half their heads blown off from a bomb blast barely find the strength to walk out a door before collapsing. But Gus walking out of the door looking like a zombie, appeared similar to scenes fromThe Walking Dead.
The Walking DeadTeam Crafted the Gruesome Scenes inBreaking Bad
This very spine-chilling scene where Gus Fring’s half-melted face haunted people for days bore a striking resemblance to the gruesome scenes from AMC’sThe Walking Dead. Be it the makeup, the special effects, or even the idea of it, everything somehow appeared to mirrorFrank Darabont’s apocalyptic show.
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According to Vince Gilligan’s interview withThe New York Times, it was confirmed that the special effects team fromThe Walking Deadwas brought in to assistBreaking Bad’s production team in crafting the shocking scene of Gus Fring’s death. Eventually, although the collaboration was praised, it resulted in a truly unforgettable and visceral experience for viewers.
“Indeed we did have great help from the prosthetic effects folks at ‘The Walking Dead,’ and I want to give a shout-out to Greg Nicotero and Howard Berger, and KNB EFX, those two gentlemen and their company, because their shop did that effect. And then that was augmented by the visual effects work of a guy named Bill Powloski and his crew, who digitally married a three-dimensional sculpture that KNB EFX created with the reality of the film scene. So you can actually see into and through Gus’s head in that final reveal. It’s a combination of great makeup and great visual effects. And it took months to do.”
Vince Gilliganinformed thatThe Walking Dead‘s special effects team, led by Greg Nicotero, came in to create realistic and graphic depictions of gore and violence during Gus Fring’s demise. The team’s involvement in the death scene ensured that the moment would be etched in viewers’ minds forever. Eventually, this unexpected collaboration between two critically acclaimed shows resulted in an all the more believable and jarring scene.
Breaking BadandThe Walking Deadare available on Netflix.
Krittika Mukherjee
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Krittika Mukherjee is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on films, TV shows, and celebrity news with over 3,000 articles published. With an educational background in Journalism, and a keen interest in filmmaking, Krittika blends factual precision with creative flair, when crafting her editorials, or dissecting fan theories.Her coverage often includes news and analyses of critically acclaimed films, celebrity news, and franchises like the Wizarding World, LOTR, DC, and MCU—particularly Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts, Superheroes, and fan theories. As a Wizarding World aficionado, Krittika has spent countless hours exploring hidden backstories, unadapted book moments, spells, and trivias surrounding J.K. Rowling’s lore.An imaginative writer with a way with words, Krittika has worked as an entertainment journalist for the past two years and a web content writer for a year. She brought her experience and expertise to FandomWire to pursue her desire for sipping coffee while dissecting films and tracking celebrity drama.
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