I am actor RJ Mitte- Walt Jr. on Breaking Bad- this is my AMA!

RJ! Charles Baker, AKA "Skinny Pete" here. Long time no see! I was wondering if you are aware of how much of an inspiration you are to other young actors with disabilities? How does that affect you personally, and what advice would you give them?

Hey dude! If I am an inspiration I am happy to be- the best advice I can give is stay strong and stay calm, and pursue your dreams.

Welcome to Reddit Homie. Who's funnier :Brian or Dean?

Bryan...

But really you!

Hey RJ huge Breaking Bad fan here!I have one question: I am best friends with a midget who used to live in the apartment next to you in Burbank, CA, I remember going swimming with you and just wondering if you remember us?

Yes, he was my neighbor- I remember y'all

What's your favorite line of dialogue in Breaking Bad?

Magnets bitch.

R.J.,

Despite your character appearing in every episode, I felt that his role in the show has been toned down. Will Walter Jr. play more of a major role in the remaining episodes in the season?

What are some other projects you will be working on in the future after Breaking Bad ends?

Thanks for doing the AMA, and I am looking forward to the rest of Season 5.

Yes, my character has a major role this year- I am excited- it is going to be interesting.

I have some stuff here and there, I am really just concentrating on this last season, and hopefully picking up a new show.

Thank you guys for the great questions- please follow me on twitter @RJMitte!

I will do this again then the new season starts up.

Bryan Cranston told Howard Stern you are CRUSHING it with the ladies - admit it, you do Walt Jr, with the forearm crutches, to get their sympathy, don't you?

Even before Walt Jr. I was always good with the ladies.

Seeing how your character doesn't know of Walt's illegal activity, how much of the plot do do you know about before the show airs? Do you get a full script or see a viewing before it is on TV?

They black out some parts of the script- but we get full scripts, and they are outstanding!

RJ, It would actually make my evening if you just replied with a smiley face. :)

;)

Is it common for people (fans) to refer to you as Flynn or Walt Jr in real life?Do you think you are shadowed by Walt Jr/Flynn more than you'd like?

Yes and no- mostly people wonder how I am walking

Who is your favorite minor character on Breaking Bad?

I don't mind Holly.

A lot of people have been speculating/speculated on how the story ends for Walt Jr, dying in a car accident or eventually trying his fathers meth have been some of the more popular ones (though I personally think these are a little out there)

Did/do you ever speculate or think about how it would/will all end for your character?

Thanks for doing this ama by the way!

I just hope a blaze of glory, but who knows, it is going to be a crazy ride

Since we really only ever see you with your family, who on the show, dead or alive, would you [have] most like[d] to do a scene with?

Hopefully I will have a scene with Aaron and Bryan soon.

Hey RJ. First of all, thanks for reaching out to reddit. The character you portray on Breaking Bad is extremely convincing and you're definitely a fan favorite around here.

I know that it was quite some time ago now, but what can you tell us about your audition(s) for the role of Walt Jr? The casting folks really scored big when they discovered you. I was also curious if you ever had the pleasure of meeting the late Shari Rhodes during or after that process.

Edit: /u/bloodyfknmess My MAN! You did a great job setting this whole thing up.

I auditioned 5 times, 4 in LA, and 1 in New Mexico, and had the screen test immediately after. Same day I flew back to LA, packed up, and flew back to New Mexico to film.

Yes, i know Shari, she pushed for me for my role.

Hey RJ, what do you like to do for fun, besides being awesome on BrBa?

Being awesome is a full time job

But I like to hike, paintball, fishing, surfing

Is it pronounced "Mitt" or "Mit-eee" I've heard your co-stars say it both ways?

Mitte' like the town in Germany

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No.

Have you gotten any valuable advice from your fellow cast members about acting or life in general? If so would you care to share some of those titbits with us?

They all have an opinion about my dating life...

Who would win in a fight you or Erik Per Sullivan aka Dewy on Malcom in the Middle?

Taking bets...

Hey RJ!

Two questions:

1. Will there be an extended series finale?
2. What do you think of all the crazy fan theories? (IE all of the colors)

Thanks dude!

You will just have to wait and see..

And I love fan theories - there is some truth in all of them.

What is the one scene you would have liked to shoot, but haven't?

A scene with Aaron and Bryan.

RJ,

What has been your favorite scene to film for Breaking Bad so far? Huge fan of you and the show!

The car with Bryan and I

Hello!!!

I am, as everyone else here, a huge fan of Breaking Bad and ALL of the cast. I have just a few questions, if you felt the need to answer them, I'd be insanely beside myself.

• What is it like working with such an awesome cast?

• Do you feel close to anyone in particular of the BB cast?

• What is House of Last Things about?

• How did it feel calling Skyler a bitch?

Thank you! And keep being insanely awesome.

It's amazing, because it makes me bring more to the table.

A super natural thriller that we will be releasing sometime this year.

It was hard, I really care about Anna, I really care about all the people I get to work with they are family to me.

First of all, it’s so great to have you here. I’m a huge fan of the show (of course) and I love your performance. I’ve heard you speak out against bullying in interviews. What was it like to go through middle and high school with cerebral palsy? Also, what effect did it have on the difficulty of making a career for yourself in the acting world?

I was bullied in elementary and middle school - I had a lot of friend rallying around me for support.

In the acting- the same, I've always had people to support me. But my disability has not effected me as it has effected other people.

Did you choose the Challenger?

No, but I liked it!

Is using the crutches still difficult for you seeing how you do not use them in real life? Do you ever practice, or have you mastered them?

I used them when i was a kid and I know how to work them- it's not difficult or easy, it's just something I have to do for the character.

do you watch the walking dead?

Yes, good show!

Firstly, how did you feel about the ending of lost? And can you promise us that breaking bad won't flop in the same way?

Also, be my valentine. Seriously.

Trust me it is not going to be a flop.

Do you wish you had more screen time with characters like Jesse and Gus?

Yes, but I y'all will see soon enough

Thanks for doing the AMA. How far are you into filming Season 5 Part 2, and has Vince finished writing the finale yet? Are the first six episodes of the last eight as exciting as you were expecting and hoped it to be?

Half way through- we never know what Vince is writing until a week before we film it, now sure how many episodes we have left. And Vince had written the last episodes but we have yet to see them.

Cereal or pancakes?

Cereal

First off thank you so much for doing this, You don't know just how awesome this is to us fans.

Now question time, What's it like offset? Do you all like to joke around or is it all serious all the time? Thanks again for doing this :)

We all joke around, it's like a family. It's a very comfortable and welcoming set.

What have been your favorite and least favorite scenes to shoot & why?

There are no least favorites- but my new favorites ones are coming up y'all see why soon

Hey RJ, two quick questions: Do you drive like Walt Jr. in real life? And how is your relationship with the other actors you don't get to work with, like Aaron and Giancarlo?

Yes I drive, but not like Jr. and we all have a great working relationship.

Prepare for the Breakfast comments!

So someone else wanted to know anything you can tell us about the finale? - eg if it's going to be feature length/normal episode. Only answer if you can/allowed to etc.

To get the part of Walt Jr, did you respond to an offer knowing the part was cast as a teen with CP? Or was that worked around your own situation?

Do you find that you have to catch yourself out where you aren't overacting/underacting the CP component of the character, as I understand it your own case is milder. Does that present challenges in knowing if you pushed it too far/not enough?

Thanks heaps for doing the AMA by the way. We've only got a few characters more and most of the main cast will have done one!

The character was written with a disability, the character was written as an homage for a friend of Vinces- I find when I play Walt Jr. I don't have to underplay it or overplay it. My case is milder, but I've been playing my character for 6 years I know how his CP would behave as I know my CP would behave.

Just an off the bat question: other than acting, what other activities/jobs do you wish to pursue other than acting? Like, maybe underwater basket weaving or something?

I want to get into real estate, I've always had admiration for SWAT and military.

Will you be making any more cameos, like you did on Vegas? I would like to be looking forward to seeing you on other TV shows as well as Breaking Bad.

In the works!

what do your parents think about you acting?

They support me, so does my little sister

Hey RJ. What is the best story from set involving you and Dean Norris?

BTW, I love Breaking Bad. One of my favorites.

It's always a trip working with Dean...

What has been the most surprising aspect that you've found working on a show like Breaking Bad?

Working on a show like Breaking Bad- it has been an amazing ride and it is sad to see it come to an end

Hey, thanks for doing this AMA, how much of a parallel do you personally think there is between your character and Jesse?

Quite a bit

Seeing how Breaking Bad is what you are best known for, do you feel it has opened new acting opportunities for you? And do you feel that your disability has limited your possibilities for new roles?

Yes it has opened tremendous doors for me, and no I'm sure it does limit, but I don't let that effect it.

Welcome RJ to Reddit! My first question is what was it like to work with Bryan Cranston, were you nervous to go with such an experienced actor?

Everyday- but it's an amazing experience. It's an honor to work with him.

What was going through your character's mind when Walt called him Jesse? Did Walt Jr. just figure that his dad was tired/out of it?

It put a question in my mind, "Who is that?"

What was the hardest emotion to portray in the series, given the complex situations?

Such as portraying being the son of a dad with cancer, having a dad with his complex personality or the tough relationship with Skylar? How do you prepare to show these emotions that are hard to relate to in real life?

Thanks for doing the AMA, you were brilliant in the series and I cant wait for the final episodes!

When you are in the moment, and working with amazing actors, it makes you raise the bar

Thanks for doing this!

1. How do you like Albuquerque compared to other cities?
2. What's your favorite site to film at?
3. Do you know how Breaking Bad ends? You don't have to tell us how, I'm just wondering if you've seen the script for the last episode.

Thanks for reading! I hope you take the time to answer!

I enjoy Abq it's like a second home to me, and I enjoy filming in general.

What is (besides Breaking Bad of course) your favorite scripted television drama of all time?

What is it like working under Vince Gilligan and what is one word you would use to describe him?

Besides acting, do you have any other creative interests or aspirations career wise?

How awesome is it being on the best show on television?

A big fan of Walking Dead- anything AMC makes really

Brilliant

Yes, but we'll see where they take me It's pretty awesome

Are you doing this AMA from New Mexico?

No Los Angeles today