Breaking Bad with Matthew Broderick

We're moving from the old formula here in a few ways (going from film to television, and eschewing the categories). Originally, the character of Walter White had been offered to both John Cusack and Matthew Broderick who passed. Vince Gilligan, who had worked with Bryan Cranston on The X-Files, wanted him. Cranston brought a lot to the table and was responsible for helping to develop the character of Walter White. Other aspects that may have been different: At the end of the first season, the idea had been floated to kill off the character of Jesse, but the writer's strike prevented producers from pursuing that idea. Also, SPOILER ALERT originally, Saul Goodman was supposed to help Jesse after Jane's overdose, but Bob Odenkirk had been unable to film, so they created the character of Mike Ehrmantrout, who has since become one of the iconic characters of the last twenty years. Jonathan Banks was considered due to his portrayal of Frank McPike in the television show Wiseguy. It would have been interesting to have Broderick play the role of Walter White, but I'm glad Cranston played the part. I could not see anyone else portraying the character. Would Breaking Bad have done as well? Would Cranston be remembered solely as Hal the father on Malcolm in the Middle, or Tim Watley, the dentist on Seinfeld? Breaking Bad, in my estimation, was one of the greatest shows of all time, and thankfully the greatness has continued with Better Call Saul.