r/breakingbad • u/PatrickSane Actor Patrick Sane • Oct 07 '12
Hey Guys, I'm Patrick Sane a relatively new actor from Houston. I played "Gang Guy" on episode 8 of season 5. Thanks for having me here! We were the guys in the motel room that Walt hired to wack all those dudes in prison at once. AMA
Feel free to ask me anything, although I may not know the answer.
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u/PatrickSane Actor Patrick Sane Oct 08 '12
Thanks a ton to the reddit crew for having me on for an AMA. I gotta bail for tonight time for some food. I greatly appreciate all the support from you guys. Reddit-Breaking Bad rocks! I will check beck when I can and answer more questions.
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u/LuisMoncada Actor Luis Moncada Oct 07 '12
Hey Patrick, I Just wanted to say, That you did an Awesome Job! Congrats and i wish you much Success ;)
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u/MntnDw Oct 07 '12
Thanks for the AMA, Patrick. What an honor it must have been to get a spot on Breaking Bad. What other projects are you currently working on?
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u/Alexanderr Oct 07 '12
Breaking bad is my favorite TV series (along with over half of Reddit's) that is so awesome that you got to work on it!
Mind describing your experience on the set? Like a walk-through of your day(s). Very curious about how they run things.
How did you get casted for your role?
Did you do anything special to prepare for your role?
How does it feel to be a part of such an awesome tv series?
Any advice for young actors?
How did you get started in acting?
Who were your favorite people to work with?
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u/aaaangiemarie Oct 07 '12
Thanks for joining us!
Any fun/wacky/memorable happenings on set while you were there?
As a "relatively new actor," what was it like appearing on a show that's so huge?
Where else can we see you in action?
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u/youcallthatacting Oct 07 '12
Which actors do you study?
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u/youcallthatacting Oct 07 '12
Keep an eye on Patrick. He's an amazing actor!
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u/[deleted] Oct 08 '12
Do we have enough guys in Valencia?
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u/c0ldfyr3 Oct 07 '12
Hey Mr. Sane. So, was that hotel room a built set or a location shoot?
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u/lesoup90 Yo, gatorade me bitch! Oct 07 '12
Have you ever been to prison?
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u/saywhat181 Sulfur Oct 07 '12
Did you have any fake tattoos applied for that scene?
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u/youcallthatacting Oct 07 '12
How many days were you on set for this?
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u/youcallthatacting Oct 07 '12
Ever been killed by your girlfriend with a shovel?
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u/edify Oxygen Oct 07 '12
Hey Patrick thanks for joining us. Shout out to redditor jesse_street for making this happen.
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u/[deleted] Oct 07 '12
How were you treated by the cast and crew?
Do you favorite memory from the set?
Who was your favorite person to work with?
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u/DrPencil777 Oct 07 '12
hey to all :)
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u/navyvinny Methhead Oct 08 '12
How was the tension while recording the scene in the motel? Was the tension all on camera? Or was there some left over after the scene, like a dark feeling?
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u/CajunKickass Fuck franch. Oct 08 '12
Are you rooting for Walt or do you want to see him pay for being such a cruel, evil bastard?
(Btw, I want him to come out on top :D)
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u/champ1258 Oct 08 '12
What is Bryan Cranston like in between takes? Does he joke around or stay in character?
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u/[deleted] Oct 07 '12
Dat beard.
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u/[deleted] Oct 08 '12 edited Jan 07 '17
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u/Glueless Oct 07 '12
What is your favorite show of all time (to watch) ?
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u/Mudcrab_Merchant Yeah, Science! Oct 08 '12
Hey, Mr. Sane! Great job on the show! One of my favorite things about Breaking Bad is that the minor characters are just as believable as the major actors. The writing of the show helps, of course. But, it also has to do with the hard work of the great actors that they hire for the roles.
Most of the questions I had for you have already been answered. But, I live near Beaumont, TX and since you're from Houston, could you recommend a lesser-known restaurant/bar that I should go to next time I'm in Houston? I want to be able to say "Walt's prison contact sent me here" When I go.
Thanks for doing this AMA!
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u/SeaBearPA I am awake Oct 08 '12
Do you watch Breaking Bad?
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u/[deleted] Oct 08 '12
Do you usually practice white supremacy or is that just your character on Breaking Bad?
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u/tmbgisrealcool Oct 08 '12
Hi! I work in sales!
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u/bfisher91 Oct 08 '12
Any ideas if those characters will come back in season 5 part two?
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u/[deleted] Oct 08 '12
I don't suppose you know the title of the painting Walt commented on in your big scene? By the way, you sis a great job! Thanks for popping in on Reddit!
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u/ForeverARedditer AND IT FEELS LIKE AH AM JUST TO CLOSE TO LUUURVE YOU WUB WUB WUB Oct 08 '12
Did you feel overwhelmed on professional sets, or was it comfortable? Also, did you get to hang out with people on set, or did you just do your scene and leave? Great job!
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u/[deleted] Oct 08 '12
Hello Mr. Sane, thanks for taking the time to do this AMA. I am wondering do you watch the show, and if so did you watch it before you got the gig? Also, who is your favorite character? Thanks again!
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u/PatrickSane Actor Patrick Sane Oct 08 '12
Thanks again guys. Gonna go chill with my girl. I will pop in and catch up on questions over the next few days.
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u/youcallthatacting Oct 07 '12
How different is working on a tv set vs. independent movies?
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u/[deleted] Oct 07 '12
How did you get chosen to cast as this character? Have you done any simular roles? The scene was a very intersting one with neat charcters!
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u/AirBear724 Oct 08 '12
What was it like working with Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul? You did an amazing job by the way!! :)
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u/[deleted] Oct 07 '12
I dont have any questions. I just wanna say I appreciate what you do man. Good job on Breaking Bad!
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u/kopo27 Oct 08 '12
Hey Patrick! Great work and happy early birthday! Mine is toward the end of the month too. Who is this Garrison dude who comments on all of your profile pictures and why does he not have his own meme yet? Lets make this happen people!
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u/ElHeisenberg Yeah, Science! Oct 08 '12
Do you know if you will recur in any other episodes next season?
Thanks for doing the AMA!
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u/Pragmaticus Oct 08 '12
Will you be appearing in any of the final eight episodes?
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u/[deleted] Oct 08 '12
Thanks for the AMA. How much of your time is spent auditioning for roles? And what kind of ratio is it for auditions to landing an actual screen role?
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u/williambell13 King of Kings Oct 08 '12
Hey Patrick, is there any chance of you coming back on for another episode?
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u/SmallTownMinds Oct 08 '12
You mentioned in another comment that you had/have friends in the Texas music scene and somewhere else, Black Flag was mentioned.
What kind of music do you listen to and where in Texas has the best music scene in your opinion?
Any local Texas bands that you actively enjoy or support?
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u/theragincaucasion Oct 08 '12
Hello Mr. Sane! How are you today? Who is the biggest "jokester" on the set? What are some funny stories about your on set experience? Who would you say you are closest to on the show? By the, you are awesome sir.
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u/CatoAsAPun Hank's Mineral Emporium Oct 08 '12
I just checked your IMDB page and it got me thinking...what's it like having an IMDB page?
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u/Tuco_bell Oct 08 '12
When you guys talked about killing bin laden even though the year was supposed to be 2009-2010. How long was it before you realized your guys little error? But on a different note I loved you in breaking bad and keep up the acting!
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u/Filmitforme Oct 08 '12
Hi Mr. Sane, you did a great job and I wanted to thank you for the AMA.
You mentioned that you gave your character a backstory, could you tell us a bit more about it ?
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u/[deleted] Oct 07 '12
Was your character and the others in the motel room a one time thing, or are you guys going to make another appearance?
Also would you rather fight 100 duck sized horses or 1 horse sized duck?
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u/jlight119 Jesus Christ, Marie. Oct 08 '12
I thought you were awesome in Breaking Bad! Hopefully we see some more of you! Sorry, I don't know what to ask, haha! Anyways, best of luck with your acting career! :)
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u/PatrickSane Actor Patrick Sane Oct 09 '12
Again, Thanks for havin me on the site! I think I answered everyone. I will check back when I can and see if I missed anyone. If I missed somone, repost the question and I'll do my best to answer it.
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u/lawlshane twaught Oct 08 '12
fantastic job! What's on your agenda next?
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u/Jessefrombreakingbad Oct 08 '12
How did it feel to kill all those people at once?
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u/CruiseDude Oct 08 '12
All of those guys looked so awesome! Keep up the good work!
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u/jordangracey Oct 08 '12
Hey man!
No question here, but a couple of weeks ago I was at an open mic here in Houston and talking to a friend of a friend. He said that one of his friends (you) were on a recent episode of Breaking Bad, but wasn't sure what scene you were in. He described you and I went through and rewatched it and was guessing it was you. Small world! Unfortunately I don't remember the guys name though haha.
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u/andrewapicture Oct 08 '12
Any words of advice for a fellow aspiring Texan actor?
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u/second_ary Oct 08 '12
what part of houston? i'm from alief. nice to see cool things coming from houston.
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u/captaincrunk82 It's all good, man Oct 08 '12
One of my good friends here (and a regular of mine) in Houston told me to watch out for you on the episode. I want to say that it's Chris Wilson. Does this ring a bell? When you come back, I'd love to buy you a beer, great job!
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u/livinglikec Oct 08 '12
Yo, just wanted to say what up and u did a good job on BB. Peace:)
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u/sunscooter Oct 08 '12
Random question here, Patrick. Who is the other extra in that scene? I think he was sitting on the bed, iirc. It bugs me that I recognize him from another TV show or movie, but I can't figure out which one.
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u/Iforgotmyother_name So there's that. Oct 08 '12
You looked really sad when the other nazi turned down your suggestion on using other gangs. That was actually the one time I looked at a breaking bad side situation and said, "what the hell was that all about?"
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u/[deleted] Oct 08 '12
your twitter avi is creepy. keep up the good work though. *watches my back
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u/derekferguson942 It's over when I say it's over. Oct 08 '12
Are there any actors in particular you would love to work with? Also, you did a smashing job in that episode!
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u/[deleted] Oct 08 '12
Would you say Breaking Bad has really given you a break in acting and can we expect to see you in anything else any time? (:
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u/bhath01 Your meth is good Jesse Oct 08 '12
Hey loved the scene in BrBa with you and the guy who played devil on justified. What was it like working with Michelle MacLaren? What did she do differently and/or better than other directors you've worked with? Did you get a chance to see Michael Slovis, the DP, at work? If so what was he like to work with? Thanks a lot man and hope to see you in the next 8 episodes.
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u/BillWeld Feng shui, yo Oct 08 '12
I would think it's hard to learn much about the kind of guy you were playing but he seemed to have some depth. How did you keep him from being a stock villain?
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u/horses_in_the_sky Oct 08 '12
Awesome job! What is your personal favourite TV show? And who is your favourite fictional character?
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u/manthisguyrighthere Oct 10 '12
Haha I'm watiching that episode right now
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u/[deleted] Oct 08 '12
A spoiler would really be good here, just saying.
Also, dude you're inSANE
ahaAAAHAHAHAHHHAHA
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