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10. Anthony Hopkins was a huge fan, and personally congratulated the cast
Breaking Bad impressed Anthony Hopkins, the legendary Oscar-winning actor. So much so, that he sent a personal handwritten letter to Bryan Cranston, praising his performance throughout the five seasons. | © Sony Pictures Television
9. The "meth" was actually candy
Of course, there wasn't any real meth on the set of Breaking Bad - the famous blue crystal was just rock candy. Actors could even snack on it or stir it into their coffee between takes. | © Sony Pictures Television
8. The money coordinates lead to Netflix Studios
Remember the coordinates where Walter White buried his money? They were +34º 59' 20.00" -106º 36' 52.00", leading to the Netflix Albuquerque Studios parking lot! | © Sony Pictures Television
7. HBO rejected Breaking Bad
Believe it or not, Breaking Bad was rejected by multiple networks before finding its home at AMC. HBO, Showtime, FX, and TNT all passed on the project, and they likely came to regret it. | © Sony Pictures Television
6. Walter's house became a tourist attraction
Once a quiet street in Albuquerque has become an iconic tourist destination because of Walter White's house. At the peak of its popularity, nearly 400 cars would drive by a day to take a snap. | © Sony Pictures Television
5. Samuel L. Jackson wanted to be in the El Camino movie
Samuel L. Jackson was such a huge Breaking Bad fan that he wanted to make an appearance in the movie as a customer at Los Pollos Hermanos, but this idea was quickly turned down. | © Samuel L. Jackson
4. Jesse was supposed to die
Originally, Jesse Pinkman was set to die in episode 9 of Season 1, but it was shortened to just 7 episodes. This allowed writers to see an opportunity to fully realize Aaron Paul's character, Jesse Pinkman, transforming him into a fan-favorite Breaking Bad character. | © Sony Pictures Television
3. The pizza scene was a one-take
The unforgettable scene where Walter throws a pizza onto the roof? Believe it or not, Bryan Cranston did it in just one take. One throw, one take, suitable for the Breaking Bad legend. | © Sony Pictures Television
2. Bodgan was the actual chemist
Remember Bogdan, the grumpy Romanian car wash owner? Well, he was the real chemist, not Bryan Cranston. The actor who played Bogdan is a famous scientist with expertise in chemistry and physics. | © Sony Pictures Television
1. Heisenberg's black hat was an accident
It's hard to imagine Heisenberg without his iconic black hat, but it was never meant to be part of his look. Bryan Cranston started wearing the hat off-camera to protect his shaved head from the sun, but it quickly became the perfect finishing for Walter White’s transformation. | © Sony Pictures Television
