Bryan Cranston and Rhea Seehorn on ‘Pluribus’ Twists, Landing ‘Breaking Bad’ Right After ‘Malcom in the Middle’ and Playing Catherine O’Hara’s Husband Three Times

Bryan Cranston and Rhea Seehorn discussed their careers and roles in the "Breaking Bad" universe during an "Actors on Actors" interview presented by Variety and CNN. Cranston revealed that he landed the role of Walter White in "Breaking Bad" immediately after finishing his role as Hal in "Malcolm in the Middle," a transition he described as a significant career shift. Seehorn, who played Kim Wexler in "Better Call Saul," shared her experience of being cast in the "Breaking Bad" prequel and how the character's arc developed. Both actors reflected on the unexpected twists and turns in their respective shows, highlighting the complex narratives that kept audiences engaged. Cranston also noted a recurring professional coincidence: he has played the husband of Catherine O'Hara three times in his career, including in "The X-Files," "The Larry Sanders Show," and "3rd Rock from the Sun." The full video interview is available on CNN.com/Watch and the CNN app, and will be featured on Variety's YouTube channel.