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Walt's Son

Is this kid for real or is he an extremely gifted actor? My wife and I love the sideline of the sticky-handed sister. I personally loved the episode where the Brother in Law takes the son to the Meth Motel, dead nuts on and hilarious. The tell-tale rotting teeth says it all.

Posted by mikeybug
April 28, 2008 10:32pm

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By Clayton Neuman on April 29, 2008 10:51 AM

mikeybug,

The actor who plays Walter, Jr., RJ Mitte, does have cerebral palsy, though I think he is still extrememly gifted. Check out this video doc on him:

http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid353514793/bclid1317880378/bctid1413471675

Here is also a Q&A we did with RJ:

http://blogs.amctv.com/breaking-bad/2008/03/qa-rj-mitte-wal.php

He really is a remarkable person

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By DRKellogg on April 30, 2008 10:04 PM

I really like those scenes at the motel, too. I think the interaction between Hank and Walt Jr. is great. There are hints that Walt Jr. and his dad were once close, but have grown apart for some reason, so I'm happy that he has someone who, however misguided, acts like a parent.

Another thing that really cracks me up about the motel scenes is the hooker coming over to the vehicle and putting her drink on the roof. Then she forgets about it until she's back in the room with Jesse. So funny!