“I needed a gig”: Bryan Cranston’s Dire Condition During the Pandemic Led Actor To Drake’s 37th Birthday Party

The Walter White of Hollywood Bryan Cranston is undoubtedly one of the most talented actors in the industry. Even after Breaking Bad came to an end almost a decade ago, the 67-year-old is still remembered as a disciplined Chemistry teacher. He would be seen in Henry Cavill’s much-hyped spy movie Argylle which is gradually inching towards its theatrical release in February. During a recent appearance on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, Bryan Cranston spoke about landing at Drake’s birthday party on his 37th birthday.

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Bryan Cranston’s Dire Condition During The Actor’s Strike Led Him To Bartend At Drake’s Birthday Party

The Better Call Saul actor Bryan Cranston is not only known for his great acting skills but also for his humor. Recently, the actor appeared for the promotion of one of the most anticipated movies of 2024, Argylle on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. Bryan Cranston spoke about his mustache, the SAG-AFTRA, and the WGA strikes, and even talked about Drake’s 37th birthday party.

While talking about what kept him busy during the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strike, the actor mentioned being present at Drake’s 37th birthday along with his Breaking Bad co-star Aaron Paul. He said-

“I also bartended at Drake’s 37th birthday.”

Colbert took out a photo from Drake’s birthday party. He went on to ask-

“Is that what it is? Here You are and Aaron Paul bartending at Drake’s 37th birthday. Did Drake just call you to Bartend at his birthday?”

Cranston mentioned that he had called the caterers as the actor’s strike was going on. He clarified-

“I needed a gig. I was bartending, just to pick up a few bucks.”

Bryan Cranston would be seen in Matthew Vaughn’s directed Argylle. Reputed actors like Samuel L. Jackson, Dua Lipa, Bryce Dallas Howard, Henry Cavill, and Sam Rockwell will be seen in the upcoming spy movie.

Bryan Cranston Pulled A Dangerous Stunt During The Filming Of Malcolm In the Middle

During a recent appearance on The Graham Norton Show, Bryan Cranston spoke about experiencing a near-death experience during the making of Malcolm In the Middle. He revealed that his body stopped responding after he had to paint himself blue to depict his character’s depression.

The Argylle actor mentioned that as his skin pores were sealed with the paint, he almost fainted as his body temperature went on to rise due to the bright lights on the set. No doubt, this scene is still one of the most talked about with respect to the widely watched American sitcom. As reported by Entertainment Weekly, Cranston said-

“I was completely covered in blue paint. Completely, head to toe, in blue paint.” 

Bryce Dallas Howard was also present at the show along with Bryan Cranston. The actor pointed out the potential dangers of paint and even cited actor Shirley Eaton’s example. Eaton died of asphyxiation after covering herself with gold paint for the 1964 James Bond movie Goldfinger. Cranston even said-

“It’s not safe because your body can’t regulate the heat if you’re covering up all your pores.”

Even acting comes with its own set of advantages and disadvantages and actors like Bryan Cranston are so dedicated to their project that they can go to any length for the perfect shot.