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Playing a murderous drug cartel leader in 'Better Call Saul,' Giancarlo Esposito draws on yoga

Giancarlo Esposito plays Gus Fring on “Better Call Saul” and its much beloved predecessor “Breaking Bad.” Fring is Albuquerque's favorite fried chicken magnate. But his true character is a ruthless crystal meth kingpin.

By Madeleine Brand • Aug 27, 2018 • 1 min read

Giancarlo Esposito plays Gus Fring on “Better Call Saul” and its much beloved predecessor “Breaking Bad.” Fring is Albuquerque's favorite fried chicken magnate. But his true character is a ruthless crystal meth kingpin. The fourth season of “Better Call Saul” started a few weeks ago. Esposito promises we’ll learn more about the mysterious Gus over the next few episodes.

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Playing a murderous drug cartel leader in 'Better Call Saul,' Giancarlo Esposito draws on yoga

Giancarlo Esposito plays Gus Fring on “Better Call Saul” and its much beloved predecessor “Breaking Bad.” Fring is Albuquerque's favorite fried chicken magnate. But his true character is a ruthless crystal meth kingpin.

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Playing a murderous drug cartel leader in 'Better Call Saul,' Giancarlo Esposito draws on yoga

Giancarlo Esposito plays Gus Fring on “Better Call Saul” and its much beloved predecessor “Breaking Bad.” Fring is Albuquerque's favorite fried chicken magnate. But his true character is a ruthless crystal meth kingpin.

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