Yahoo News Bryan Cranston reveals epic moment Breaking Bad made it
Bryan Cranston opened up about the success of Breaking Bad on Good Morning Britain today (July 28).
The iconic series ran for five seasons between 2008 and 2013, and his portrayal of chemistry teacher turned drug dealer Walter White cemented his status as Hollywood royalty.
Looking back at how well the show was received internationally, Bryan admitted there was one specific moment in which he realised the programme had become a hit.
He said: "I think it was when the traffic signs that had arrows of where we were supposed to park our cars when we were on location – they said Breaking Bad – it was when they started being stolen by fans as souvenirs.
"I think that's when we realised that the show was really having some kind of effect.
"You know, Breaking Bad was so well written – but then so was Malcolm in the Middle."
Bryan is now aged 62 but his career never really took off until he was in his 40s.
During his appearance on GMB, the actor admitted that while he is grateful for having the opportunity to have his big break later in life, it is bittersweet, as women rarely have the same chances in his profession.
He explained: "It's great for me. I can't complain about it but I think honestly there's probably a double standard to that. It's a lot more difficult for women.
"There's an old phrase that says 'Hollywood eats women up in their 20s and spits them out in their 30s' – that's because it is so harsh. Women definitely have a more difficult time.
"When a man ages, we say he's becoming more dignified but when a woman does, we say she's getting older."
Bryan appeared on the ITV breakfast show to promote his new film Wakefield, which he stars in alongside Jennifer Garner and Jason O'Mara.
He plays a character called Howard, a successful Manhattan lawyer that is struggling to cope with life.
After one particularly nasty row with his wife, he decides not to go home after finishing up at work and instead hides in the attic where he is able to watch his family without actually having to be part of what's going on.
"He finds it fascinating being able to watch his life without actually being in it," Bryan added. "And I think that's something everyone can relate to. Sometimes, we just want to stop the hamster wheel and press the pause button.
"But when Howard presses the pause button, he's not able to unpress and re-enter his own life..."
Good Morning Britain is on ITV, weekdays at 6am. Wakefield is out to buy now.
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