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Bob Odenkirk, renowned for his television roles, has courageously stepped onto Broadway at age 62. His debut in Glengarry Glen Ross has already earned him a prestigious Tony Award nomination. The actor describes his theatrical leap as a risky but exhilarating experience, comparable to jumping without a parachute. Odenkirk credits his recent screen performances for giving him the confidence to tackle this challenging new artistic frontier.

Key Points: Bob Odenkirk's Bold Broadway Leap at 62 Wins Tony Nod

  • 62-year-old actor makes Broadway debut in David Mamet's play
  • Earns Tony Award nomination for Featured Actor
  • Draws confidence from Better Call Saul roles
  • Embraces career risk-taking approach
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Bob Odenkirk compares his Broadway debut at 62 to 'jumping off a cliff without a parachute'

Breaking Bad star Bob Odenkirk risks Broadway debut in Glengarry Glen Ross, earning Tony nomination with fearless performance

"It's kind of like jumping off a cliff without a parachute - Bob Odenkirk"

Los Angeles, May 22

Actor Bob Odenkirk, who is known for ‘Breaking Bad’ and ‘Better Call Saul’, has an almost four-decade career behind him in Hollywood.

However, his career has been dominated by screen appearances. This year, the 62-year-old actor got to try something new, Broadway, reports ‘People’ magazine.

The ‘Better Call Saul’ star made his debut on the boards this season in the latest revival of David Mamet's Pulitzer Prize-winning play, ‘Glengarry Glen Ross’, which is currently in production at The Palace Theatre in New York City.

As per ‘People’, it was a risky move, but one that paid off. On May 1, Odenkirk earned a Tony Award nomination for Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Play.

"It's kind of like jumping off a cliff without a parachute," he said of performing on Broadway for the first time while with ‘People’. "It was a big risk, and maybe I didn't even realize that when I took it. Like, 'Wait a second? Let’s see if that parachute’s on my back’”.

He further mentioned, "I'm just good at that. I've done that a lot in my life and in my career, and sometimes it doesn't work out, but if you pay attention, you always learn something from the effort. So I was willing to take a run at it”.

Odenkirk felt extra empowered after a few of his recent on-screen roles.

"Some of the acting I got to do on Better Call Saul and some of the films that I've done made me feel a little more confident as an actor that I could work my way through a performance of something like this and find layers to it and find value to doing it over and over”, the actor said.

"Which I do. I have an incredible role, and there's something to discover every time I do it”, he added.

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Rahul K.
What an inspiring story! At 62, most people think about retirement, but Bob is out there conquering new challenges. This shows age is just a number when you have passion. More power to him! 🙌
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Priya M.
As someone who loved 'Better Call Saul', I'm so happy to see Bob getting recognition on Broadway too. His journey proves that reinvention is possible at any stage of life. Though I wish he'd do more screen projects - we miss him on OTT platforms!
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Arjun S.
Broadway at 62? That's some next level confidence! In India, we often think creative careers have an expiry date. Stories like this should be shared more in our film schools. Maybe we'll see our veteran actors trying theatre too.
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Sneha R.
His humility is so refreshing! "Sometimes it doesn't work out but you always learn something" - this mindset is gold. Young actors should take note. Success isn't about never failing, but about growing from every experience.
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Vikram J.
While I admire his courage, I wonder if Broadway producers are taking too many risks with TV stars. What about trained theatre actors who've been waiting for such opportunities? The industry needs balance.
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Neha P.
Bob's journey reminds me of our own Irrfan Khan - started with theatre, did brilliant screen work, and always kept challenging himself. Wish we had more actors with this dedication in Bollywood too! ❤️

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