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Cranston confirms ‘Breaking Bad’ movie is in development

NEW YORK

Bryan Cranston has confirmed that a “Breaking Bad” movie is in development, though he’s not sure he’s in it.

After reports that “Breaking Bad” creator Vince Gilligan is prepping a two-hour movie connected to the AMC series, Cranston on Wednesday called into the sports talk radio show “The Dan Patrick Show” and confirmed the project is indeed in the works.

Cranston said he hasn’t yet read the script and that his character, Walter White, may not even be in it. Cranston said he would “absolutely” return to the character if he was in it.

The two-hour spinoff is set to begin shooting in Albuquerque, N.M., in mid-November under the code name “Greenbrier.”

Gilligan’s “Breaking Bad” prequel series “Better Call Saul” last month concluded its fourth season.

Emma Thompson gets top British award

LONDON

Oscar-winning actress Emma Thompson has received one of Britain’s highest awards from Prince William – and thought about giving him a kiss at the Buckingham Palace ceremony.

Thompson received a damehood Wednesday in recognition of her splendid career, an event made special by the fact that it was given to her by William, a longtime friend.

“I love Prince William. I’ve known him since he was little, and we just sniggered at each other,” she said. “I said, ‘I can’t kiss you, can I?’ And he said, ‘No don’t’!”

Associated Press