Actor Giancarlo Esposito credits his role as Gus in Breaking Bad for saving him from trying to stage his death to give life insurance money to his family. Esposito's portrayal of Gus led to critical acclaim, numerous awards, and new opportunities in TV and film. Despite his successful career post Breaking Bad, Esposito still holds a deep connection to his iconic role.

Actor Giancarlo Esposito, who portrayed Gus Fring in Breaking Bad, has opened up about how the show saved his life, pulling him out of a very dark place he was in before getting the role. Esposito portrayed the notorious drug kingpin as a series regular during seasons 3 and 4 of the show. He later reprised the role for the prequel series Better Call Saul, becoming the most recognizable villain from the franchise.

However, Variety reports that, on an episode of Jim & Sam on SiriusXM, Esposito opened up about how...