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Bryan Cranston Had a Secret Role You Didn't Notice in Breaking Bad   

Bryan Cranston Had a Secret Role You Didn't Notice in Breaking Bad   
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Even die-hard Breaking Bad fans could have missed this cameo.

Breaking Bad is considered to be one of the best TV shows of all time, and for a number of many good reasons.

We all know Bryan Cranston, the phenomenal actor who brought the unforgettable character of Walter White, or as we better know him, Heisenberg, to life.

His portrayal of the high school chemistry teacher turned methamphetamine manufacturing drug dealer has been hailed as one of the greatest performances in television history.

But what if we told you that Cranston's contribution to the series went beyond Heisenberg? What if we told you that he had a secret role that you probably didn't notice?

Cranston had a quick, secret cameo in the show. This unexpected appearance happened in the second episode of season 4, titled Thirty-Eight Snub.

As the episode unfolds, Jesse Pinkman, Walter's partner, is seen buying a large home sound system and throwing a party that lasts for days, a desperate attempt to drown out his guilt and loneliness.

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Remember the scene where Jesse yells, "Wake up and party!"? Well, the person who pops into the frame right after that is none other than Cranston himself.

You could have easily missed this sneaky cameo as it was really quick, plus Cranston was in disguise, complete with makeup, a wig, and different glasses.

If you blink, you might miss it, but once you know, you can't unsee it. This unnamed party guest is a far cry from the serious and intense Heisenberg we're all familiar with.

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Why did Cranston decide to do this? We can't say for sure. Maybe it was just for fun, or maybe it was a way for him to further immerse himself in the Breaking Bad universe. Whatever the reason, it's a cool little Easter egg for the fans.

This scene may even stir some speculation and theories. Maybe Walter White was so obsessed with controlling Jesse that he pretended to be a partygoer to stalk Jesse?

Jokes aside, next time you're rewatching Breaking Bad (because let's face it, you will), keep an eye out for this scene.