Aaron Paul has established his name among the most versatile and prolific talents in the industry. The actor has never looked back since his breakout in the early 2000s. Despite bagging many movies throughout his career, his acting chop majorly shined out on television shows. One of those roles that has left a lasting impression on viewers includes his multiple award-winning performance in Breaking Bad. The moment he stepped into the role of Jesse Pinkman, he became a very much synonym for it.

It is quite clear that the American star garnered much attention from his portrayal in the series. But do you know how much profit that character brought him during its run?

How much did Aaron Paul get paid for his role in Breaking Bad? 

Fans who have watched Breaking Bad might remember Paul’s performance in it. The sidekick of Bryan Cranston’s Walter White and chemistry teacher turned himself into a drug lord, after his cancer diagnosis. Jesse Pinkman was a window to the dark soul of White who savagely killed anyone for his profit. And the credit for this goes to the man who consistently portrayed his character’s emotional depth and inner conflict.

The Emmy winner received $150,000 per episode and took home $2.4 million in total when the show ended. This salary was a lot less than what Bryan Cranston earned through his role. However, this thing never stopped him from making his character memorable for fans. He won three Primetime Emmy Awards and three Saturn Awards, among other awards.

How many seasons was Aaron on Breaking Bad? 

The Westworld star served as one of the integral characters in the crime drama. Although his character was supposed to die in season one, but his chemistry with Cranston saved him. He carried the role in the show for the whole five seasons, which ran from 2008 to 2013. Not to mention, Pinkman also got the chance to showcase his intensity in the spin-off film El Camino.

Many fans found his acting even better in the prequel movie, swooning over him for his exemplary performance. Considering his wit brought much-needed comedy to the mostly grim world.

Why was Paul chosen for the crime series? 

In his interview with The Independent in 2019, the 44-year-old revealed that nobody wanted him in the show. He auditioned for the role when he was struggling in the industry. The Big Love alum was very nervous when he entered the room for a screen test and even dropped a line. But his personal connection with the creator Vince Gilligan saved him, who gave him the chance to do it.

“Vince played his trump card and said, ‘I’m not doing the show unless he’s the guy.’ So, they were like, ‘Alright!’” added the actor. The producer stayed by his side because he believed Paul was the right guy to do. Well, it turned out his faith did not go in vain and Pinkman received unmatched attention from viewers.

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