Bob Odenkirk Reveals The Difficulty Of Starring In “Better Call Saul”

Bob Odenkirk was uncertain about starring in “Better Call Saul.”

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He gained much fame after “Breaking bad,” and his career was more comedy-related.

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The actor got the role of ‘Saul Goodman’ after the show’s creators noticed his “Mr. Show with Bob and David” series.

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He believed starring in “Better Call Saul” was risky.

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Odenkirk was not always fond of the shady lawyer character, but he eventually liked the role.

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He went through a meltdown on set and experienced a minor heart attack before then.

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The medic conducted CPR on him, but it did not work till the third time.

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Odenkirk did not recall any part of the heart attack incident.

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He had plaque buildup over his heart since 2018 but did not expect the resulting heart attack.

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