Nicolas Cage was inspired by Bryan Cranston's Walter White.
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If there is one character that should go down in history as one of the best of all time, it has to be Bryan Cranston's Walter White in Breaking Bad. The complexities that exist within this character can be studied for years, and all are attributed to the actor's performance. His dedication to showcasing the very messed-up parts of the one-time high school teacher turned drug kingpin has helped create one of the best pieces of television in decades.
Considering how iconic Cranston's performance was, it's not surprising that he's managed to inspire many to follow similar paths to him. But many would be surprised to know that the Oscar winner, Nicolas Cage, was heavily inspired by Walter White's character.
Despite being one of the most respected figures in the film industry, Nicolas Cage has never been part of a television show. He has explored different genres and tried many types of characters. However, episodic formats have been somewhat unfamiliar to him. That is, until he agreed to be part of a live-action series of his Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse character, Spider-Man Noir.
