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Steve Zahn Denies Breaking Bad Casting Claims, Questions Cranston

1/4/2026

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Steve Zahn, the actor, denies he was considered for the Walter White role in Breaking Bad.
He expressed skepticism about Bryan Cranston's memoir, saying, "I find that hard to believe. I think Cranston is lying!"
Bryan Cranston had previously mentioned Zahn's name during casting discussions for Breaking Bad, which aired from 2008 to 2013.
Zahn will appear in the upcoming film Anaconda with Jack Black and Paul Rudd.

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Story summary

Steve Zahn, the actor, denies he was considered for the Walter White role in Breaking Bad.
He expressed skepticism about Bryan Cranston's memoir, saying, "I find that hard to believe. I think Cranston is lying!"
Bryan Cranston had previously mentioned Zahn's name during casting discussions for Breaking Bad, which aired from 2008 to 2013.
Zahn will appear in the upcoming film Anaconda with Jack Black and Paul Rudd.