The first season hasn’t even aired yet, but AMC has already decided to pick up Breaking Bad spin-off Better Call Saul for a second season.
The series, centered around criminal lawyer Saul Goodman of Breaking Bad, was originally slated to premiere this November. However, AMC revealed it has been pushed back to early 2015, in addition to the news that the series has been renewed for another season.
“Production on Better Call Saul is underway, and we could not be more proud of nor more excited about the work to date,” AMC’s president Charlie Collier said in a release. “We join the fans in eager anticipation for this series, and today we happily confirm that our initial Saul order is for two seasons and a total of 23 episodes. When introducing any series, especially one with the DNA of Breaking Bad, there are countless factors to consider in making sure the show gets the launch it deserves. We have a strong history with Vince, Peter, Bob, the studio and so many involved with this production; we are enjoying the process on Saul and all share a focus on making it a true television event. No half measures.”
The first season will consist of 10 episodes, while the second season, set to air in early 2016, will have 13 episodes. Bob Odenkirk will reprise his role as Saul Goodman, and Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan will serve as the showrunner alongside Peter Gould, who created Saul’s character.
The series is currently filming in Albuquerque, NM.
