Popcorn With Peter Travers Season 10 Episode 43 'Wakefield's' Bryan Cranston On His 'Very Relatable' Character

In the latest episode of Popcorn with Peter Travers season 10, episode 43, Bryan Cranston joins Peter to discuss his latest movie, Wakefield. Cranston plays a man who decides to abandon his life and live in his attic for months, observing his family's reactions and interactions from afar.

Cranston shares with Peter that he found the character of Howard Wakefield to be "very relatable." He discusses how many people go through life feeling like they're just going through the motions and not really living. Wakefield, in his mind, is trying to figure out what it is he wants from life and how he wants to live it.

Throughout the interview, Cranston and Peter dive deeper into the themes of the movie, discussing the idea of what it means to be truly alone and the lengths people will go to avoid confronting their own issues. They also speak about how the film was inspired by a short story by E.L. Doctorow and how the filmmakers went about turning it into a full-length feature.

Peter and Cranston also touch on Cranston's career, discussing his iconic role as Walter White in Breaking Bad and his work on Broadway in plays like All the Way and Network. Cranston shares with Peter his love for acting and how he approaches each new role with a sense of curiosity and an openness to explore.

The interview is engaging and insightful, offering viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Wakefield and a chance to get to know Bryan Cranston on a more personal level. Fans of the actor and those interested in the themes explored in the movie won't want to miss this episode of Popcorn with Peter Travers.