Bryan Cranston Enlists for 'World War Z'

The 'Breaking Bad' star is in talks for the new post-apocalypse epic

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By FatsMcLemlich - Aug 05, 2011 10:08 PM EST

Filed Under: Action

Source: hollywoodreporter.com

Bryan Cranston, best known for his role in AMC's 'Breaking Bad', is in negotiations for a small role in Brad Pitt's upcoming sci-fi epic, 'World War Z'. Based off the Max Brook's novel of the same name, the film will document the world a decade after the global zombie apocalypse. Written in part by well-known comic scribe J. Michael Stracynski, 'World War Z' is set to hit theatres in Summer 2012.

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OrsonRandall - 8/6/2011, 9:40 AM

Walter White is the man.

ComicsCommando - 8/6/2011, 11:26 AM

Hal from Malcolm in the Middle! Lmao, I love this guy.

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