Breaking Bad fans are guaranteed a double dose of its spinoff show Better Call Saul, but now have to wait until early 2015 to get their first look at the return of Bob Odenkirk’s titular lovable sleazeball lawyer.
AMC announced that the 10-episode first season, currently filming in Albuquerque, New Mexico, will be pushed back from its November premiere date to “early 2015.” But the network offered a spoonful of sugar to help the medicine go down with the news that a 13-episode Season 2 is already a go. Here’s the word from AMC’s big boss man:
“Production on Better Call Saul is underway and we could not be more proud of nor more excited about the work to date. We join the fans in eager anticipation for this series and today we happily confirm that our initial Saul order is for two seasons and a total of 23 episodes,” said AMC president Charlie Collier in a statement.
“When introducing any series, especially one with the DNA of Breaking Bad, there are countless factors to consider in making sure the show gets the launch it deserves. We have a strong history with Vince, Peter, Bob, the studio and so many involved with this production; we are enjoying the process on Saul and all share a focus on making it a true television event. No half measures.”
Better Call Saul is a prequel series revolving around dirty lawyer Saul (Bob Odenkirk) in the time before the events of Breaking Bad and reunites series creator Vince Gilligan and other key creative team members and cast.
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