'Better Call Saul' season 2 production is currently in the works. Cast and crew are not too hesitant to spill some beans about the upcoming season. However, Jonathan Banks shares that the next season will feature his Mike Ehrmantraut's soft side. Banks also talks about his third Emmy nomination.
Previous 'Better Call Saul' reports had revealed that season 2 will feature 'all sides' of Jimmy McGill (also known as Saul Goodman, as the show will dig more into the much needed backstory of the character. Recent spoilers are also hinting that it's not only Goodman who is featuring his other side, but also Jonathan Banks' character Mike Ehrmantraut.
In a recent interview with Yahoo TV, actor Ehrmantraut that his character, who is known for being a tough guy, has also an enormous capability for emphaty. The actor answered the question from the site if Mike is becoming protective of Jimmy, Banks replied, "Empathy is part of Mike's life, whether he wants it there or not. Mike immediately sees people that are about to go over the edge or do themselves great harm, and he instinctively ... he doesn't want to see that."
The actor, who is also nominated for Emmy's Outstanding Supporting Actor in Drama series, has shared his gratitude for another recognition. He said, "This is really from my heart: I'm so lucky. I feel so good at this point in my career that it's almost hard to take in."
When he was asked about what his thoughts about people's reaction to 'Better Call Saul' and to his character Mike, he said, "I've done this professionally for 48 years, and trust me, the disappointments... there are many. You don't ever, ever, ever take it for granted."
Meanwhile, 'Better Call Saul' season 2 is underway, according to Call Saul Now. The series, which is a spin-offof another AMC program entitled 'Breaking Bad', is set in the year 2002 and follows the life of lawyer McGill/ Goodman who is played by actor Bob Odenkirk. The series is a prequel of 'Breaking Bad' and showcases the lives of various characters before their appearance in 'Breaking Bad'.
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