The Hot Ones Interview: Bryan Cranston Takes on the Spiciest Wings in Showbiz

🔥Bryan Cranston enjoys playing damaged and complex characters because they offer the most opportunity for growth and improvement.

😂When approaching comedic scenes, Cranston believes actors should avoid trying to be funny and focus on portraying the character truthfully.

🎭Soap operas taught Cranston to work fast and be word perfect, honing his skills as an actor in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.

🍬The crystal meth used on Breaking Bad was made from rock candy, giving it a sweet taste and making it safe for the actors to consume.

📚Cranston approaches scripts with a project assessment scale, evaluating factors like story, script, role, director, and cast to determine if a project is worth pursuing.

What is Bryan Cranston's favorite Vin Scully-ism?

—Cranston's favorite Vin Scully-ism is from the 1988 World Series when Scully said, 'In a season filled with unproppable, the impossible has happened.'

How did Bryan Cranston prepare for eating the spicy wings on Hot Ones?

—Cranston prepared by mentally psyching himself up and not feeling nervous about the challenge. He approached it with confidence and embraced the experience.

What did Bryan Cranston learn from his experience on soap operas?

—Working on soap operas taught Cranston to work fast and be word perfect, as they filmed multiple episodes a day. It also taught him to stay focused and adapt to unexpected changes on set.

What was Bryan Cranston's secret for vocal rest during Broadway performances?

—Cranston's secret for vocal rest was a technique he learned from actress Audra McDonald. It involved complete silence, with no talking, whispering, or utterance of any kind, to rest his vocal cords.

Did Bryan Cranston taste the crystal meth on Breaking Bad?

—Yes, Bryan Cranston tasted the crystal meth on Breaking Bad, which was actually made from rock candy. It had a sweet flavor, and the actors could safely consume it.

00:00In this episode of Hot Ones, Bryan Cranston takes on the spiciest wings while sharing stories from his acting career.

02:10Cranston discusses his enjoyment of playing damaged and complex characters, as they offer the most opportunity for growth and improvement.

07:04He talks about the importance of not trying to be funny when approaching comedic scenes and instead focusing on portraying the character truthfully.

12:23Cranston reveals that the crystal meth used on Breaking Bad was made from rock candy, giving it a sweet taste and making it safe for the actors to consume.

14:01He shares his approach to evaluating scripts and projects, using a project assessment scale based on factors like story, script, role, director, and cast.