Breaking Bad has been reimagined using AI technology, featuring an all-female cast. The trailer, created by demonflyingfox, showcases well-known characters from the original series now portrayed by female leads.
In this AI-generated video, familiar Breaking Bad characters have been transformed into female counterparts, with some references to iconic characters from Legally Blonde interwoven into the narrative.
Vince Gilligan, the mastermind behind Breaking Bad, has expressed concerns about the impact of AI on the creative industry, labeling it as a “giant plagiarism machine.” In an interview with Variety last October, Gilligan voiced his apprehensions, stating, “The rise of ChatGPT and similar technologies initially alarmed me. The prospect of machines taking over creative processes felt ominous. While I don’t foresee a dystopian future like Terminator, the idea of relinquishing creativity to AI was troubling. It felt like a threat to my profession. However, as I’ve monitored the evolution of AI over the past few months, my perspective has shifted. The current state of AI, in my view, is primarily a tool for replication rather than true innovation. It lacks the depth of genuine intelligence and remains a marketing marvel. While there’s potential for it to evolve into a more formidable entity in the future, for now, it predominantly operates as a replication tool. Despite the grandiose narratives surrounding AI, it fundamentally serves as a vehicle for profit, not a revolutionary force. It may find practical applications in certain domains like legal documentation, but I doubt it will supplant the role of fiction writers.”
Gilligan also pondered the idea of a potential spin-off centered around Walt Jr, Walter White’s son portrayed by RJ Mitte, in a conversation with Variety last year. Reflecting on the characters from Breaking Bad, Gilligan shared his musings on their hypothetical trajectories and contemplated various spin-off concepts, particularly envisioning a storyline that offers a glimpse into the future of characters like Skyler White (played by Anna Gunn) and Walt Jr. Gilligan expressed his fondness for these characters, underscoring his desire for a positive resolution for their narratives.
