During his chat with Corden, Cranston confirmed the rumors swirling around the possibility of him taking on a Broadway musical. When asked if he would actually consider stepping onto the iconic stage, Cranston humorously replied, “I’m glad that there’s not a roach or an eyeball sitting in front of me that I have to eat if I don’t.”
But the Breaking Bad star didn’t just leave it at that. He further added, “It is true that we’re looking towards it. There is truth to the rumor that we are looking towards doing something that scares the Daylights out of me.” It seems that Cranston is ready to tackle a new challenge and push himself outside of his comfort zone.
Joining Cranston in the conversation was actress Allison Janney, who also has experience with Broadway. Janney shared her own thoughts on the matter, explaining how doing a musical was a departure from her usual roles. “I just finished West Wing, and I thought I want to do something completely different,” she confessed. “And boy was that completely different and very humbling.”
Although Janney admitted that singing every night wasn’t her favorite part, she recognized the value in stepping outside of one’s comfort zone. “You know, my voice wasn’t the same every night. Sometimes I had to go before my first note, which is not good on a Broadway stage,” Janney quipped.
The conversation took an exciting turn when the topic of a potential musical collaboration between Cranston and Corden arose. Janney expressed her enthusiasm, saying, “Would you do a musical again? I would do a musical with you on the West End as some crazy farce musical. That’s what I want to do.” Corden, not one to shy away from a performance opportunity, was fully on board with the idea, suggesting they tackle the classic musical Oliver.
As the audience erupted in applause, it became clear that the idea of seeing Cranston and Corden on stage together was something fans couldn’t resist. Cranston’s response to the suggestion? “Here’s what my dream is – you’re Oliver, you’re Nancy,” he said, pointing to Janney.
While it remains to be seen if Cranston will indeed make his Broadway debut, the prospect of seeing him showcase his talents on the hallowed stage is undeniably exciting. As fans eagerly await further updates, it becomes clear that Cranston’s hunger for new challenges and his willingness to embrace the unknown make him a force to be reckoned with in any performing arena.
Stay tuned for more updates on this promising venture and let’s hope we get to witness Cranston’s Broadway debut sooner rather than later. In the meantime, let the speculation and excitement continue to build surrounding this potential crossover between the worlds of film, television, and the magical world of Broadway.
