City Of Albuquerque Unveils Towering Tribute To Breaking Bad

On July 28, 2022, in the Albuquerque Convention Center, two bronze statues with an incredible likeness to the characters who inspired them were unveiled. The impressive works of art were modeled after the famous "Breaking Bad" duo Walter White and Jesse Pinkman, according to Entertainment Weekly. Trevor Grove, the artist behind the statues who has his other works showcased on DeviantArt, was initially noticed by "Breaking Bad" series creator Vince Gilligan when he created a wax figure of Walter White, and the idea for the life-sized bronze statues was born.

One Albuquerque Media recorded the event, and a crowd of people can be seen inside the Convention Center for the unveiling of the statues. Both Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul were present, and the moment proved as special to them as "Breaking Bad" has been to the city itself. An emotional Paul spoke to the audience and said, "I auditioned for "Breaking Bad," and it completely changed my life, so thank you so much, thank you to Albuquerque. My God, we were here for seven years on and off. It was such a huge part of my life; it still is." After seven years of filming, historical levels of popularity, and even a successful spin-off series, "Better Call Saul," it's incredibly special for Albuquerque to honor "Breaking Bad" in this unexpected way.