Bob Odenkirk has sparked fresh interest in a possible Better Call Saul revival, though he believes it could only take place in one setting: prison. The actor, who first played the shady lawyer Saul Goodman on Breaking Bad before leading the spin-off series, recently shared his thoughts about a potential return. Odenkirk explained that Saul’s fate at the end of Better Call Saul leaves little room for freedom. “He’s not getting out. If there’s another Saul show, it takes place inside prison,” he said. The final season showed Saul Goodman, also known as Jimmy McGill, sentenced to a long prison term, closing out the acclaimed series in 2022.
While Odenkirk made clear he is open to returning, he added that the project would only work if it came from the original minds behind the show. He praised creators Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould, calling them some of the best writers in television. “So if they were to think of something in that world, of course I would do it,” he said. Both Gilligan and Gould were the driving force behind Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, winning awards and widespread acclaim for their storytelling.
Odenkirk’s acting career stretches back to the late 1980s when he worked as a writer on Saturday Night Live from 1987 to 1991. He later moved into acting, appearing in sitcoms such as Roseanne and The Larry Sanders Show. He also co-created and starred in the sketch comedy Mr. Show with Bob and David alongside David Cross. For many years he was known almost entirely for comedic roles, until Gilligan cast him as the unscrupulous lawyer Saul Goodman on Breaking Bad. That role transformed Odenkirk’s career and led to the creation of the spin-off Better Call Saul, which ran for six acclaimed seasons.
“That part turned my life around, and I’ve given more to that part than anything I’ve done,” Odenkirk said. At the same time, he admitted he is fine with moving on from both Saul Goodman and Hutch Mansell, his character in the action film Nobody and its planned sequel. “They’re guys who, for different reasons, have pretty big chips on their shoulders, and that’s hard to play after a while. You can’t just carry that guy around all the time,” he added. His words suggest that while Saul has been his most defining role, he is also looking forward to fresh opportunities.
Even if Odenkirk wanted to return to the role, a Better Call Saul revival would face major challenges. Both Gilligan and Gould are occupied with new projects, and Odenkirk himself is busy with a wide range of acting work. “I think they’ve all moved on to some more amazing projects that you’ll soon see,” he explained. This makes any revival unlikely in the near future, though he left the door open if the right story comes along. Fans of the Breaking Bad universe may have to wait many years to see Saul Goodman again, and if it happens, the new series would likely focus on his life behind bars.
Meanwhile, Odenkirk’s co-star Rhea Seehorn, who played Kim Wexler, is already preparing for her next chapter. She will reunite with Vince Gilligan in his upcoming Apple TV+ series Pluribus. The nine-episode project stars Seehorn alongside Karolina Wydra, Carlos-Manuel Vesga, Miriam Shor, and Samba Schutte. Described as genre-bending, Pluribus tells the story of the most miserable person on Earth, who is tasked with saving the world from happiness. It is one of the most anticipated new shows and marks Gilligan’s first major work since Better Call Saul ended.
Even if a Better Call Saul revival never takes place, Odenkirk is aware of the lasting impact the character has had on his career and on modern television. Saul Goodman went from comic relief in Breaking Bad to the center of a gripping, emotional series that explored ambition, morality, and downfall. For fans, the possibility of seeing Saul again, even in prison, remains an exciting thought. For now, Odenkirk appears content to move forward with new roles, while still leaving the door slightly open should Gilligan and Gould return with an idea that brings Saul Goodman back to life in an authentic way.
