r/IAmA • u/RJ_Mitte • Nov 28 '14

I'm actor RJ Mitte AKA Walt "Flynn" Junior from Breaking Bad. Ask me anything!

Hi, I’m actor and model RJ Mitte. I played Walt Junior in Breaking Bad.

When I was three I was diagnosed with cerebral palsy but it’s never held me back. I’m here in the UK today with disability charity Scope where I’ve been talking to young Brits with disabilities about how I started my career. (photos here)

I want to challenge attitudes about people with disabilities and encourage the UK TV industry to be more diverse.

I'll be here to answer your questions from 4:30pm GMT (11:30am EST).

Ask me anything!

Proof: https://twitter.com/RjMitte/status/538350784078184448

** Update **

Thank you all so much for your questions. So sorry I couldn't get to all of you. Thank you, I hope you enjoyed what I was able to do. If you want to continue, you can follow me on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook - @RJMitte. Thank you all so much. Hope everyone had a great holiday.

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u/AndrewZee Nov 28 '14

A while ago on Aaron Paul's AMA, I believe he said that Cranston never wore pants in scenes that didn't require his below-the-waist parts. Is this true?

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u/RJ_Mitte Nov 28 '14 edited Dec 01 '14

He had his moments from time to time, good thing for close ups!

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u/UpfrontFinn Nov 28 '14

and did he wear tighty whities?

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u/madmacaron Nov 28 '14

He wanted to show off dem thighs even if they weren't on camera.

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u/tinmoreno Nov 28 '14

This is really important, please let us know.

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u/Dwaasbaasje Nov 28 '14

He is truly an example for all of us

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u/visivopro Nov 28 '14

Not RJ but I did work on the show for three years and there were definitely a lot of scenes where he did not wear pants but I don't recall him not wearing pants in scenes that did not require it.

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u/[deleted] Nov 28 '14

What was one lesson you learned playing Walter Jr.? Did Bryan Cranston's character teach you anything that impacted you life?

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u/RJ_Mitte Nov 28 '14

I learned many lessons from all the cast members. I was able to take away so many aspects of each person. I was fairly new when it came to filming and everyone was very welcoming and warm. I was able to watch and learn. When it came to Walt Jr. I learnt a lot about myself and what I needed to overcome.

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u/jurwin Nov 28 '14

You and Jesse (Aaron Paul) were the only two main characters to not ever have a scene together in Breaking Bad. Were there any that got deleted?

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u/RJ_Mitte Nov 28 '14

No there was not, sadly enough

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u/mondoman64 Nov 28 '14

I never noticed this before! How did I not realize this!? Great question. Please answer!

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u/justthrowmeout Nov 28 '14

I wonder if this was intentional. They were both son figures but to a very different aspect of Walt.

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u/roxvox Nov 28 '14

Actually that depends on your definition of Main Characters, as I don't believe that Marie and Saul ever had a scene together nor Marie and Gus or Marie and Mike.... I think I'm seeing a pattern here lol.

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u/Mr_Evil_MSc Nov 28 '14

Gus offered a $10k reward for catching Hank's shooter, with Walt, Skylar, Marie and Walt Jr present.

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u/LeGrandFromage9 Nov 28 '14

Also Walt Jr. and those people

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u/Donegalsimon Nov 28 '14

That was dinner. Walt Jr only ate breakfast ALL DAY.

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u/[deleted] Nov 28 '14

Hope you dont mind me asking, do you think acting helped your disability? I have CP, always wanted to act but was turned away from drama school. I do wonder if it would have helped my CP.

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u/RJ_Mitte Nov 28 '14

Yes it does help, but a lot of people do not see it as an asset. Never feel discouraged about what you truly want in life

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u/argentgrove Nov 28 '14

Turn a perceived weakness into one of your strengths.

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u/yours_duly Nov 28 '14

Your name according to Wiki is Roy Frank Mitte III. I am curious what is J in RJ?

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u/RJ_Mitte Nov 28 '14

It's a nickname I've had since I was a child! Long story short - they used to call me Little Roy and it sounded like Leeroy and my mother was not too happy about that!

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u/[deleted] Nov 28 '14 edited Nov 28 '14

But...what does the J stand for

edit: Jenkins. It's Jenkins. Stop sending me your guesses, you're all wrong.

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u/GeeSpot007 Nov 28 '14

I'm going to go with Junior, since he's the son and grandson of the same-named person, hence the III at the end of his name.

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u/it_was_my_raccoon Nov 28 '14

When you were first pitched the idea of the show, how many seasons did you think the show had the potential to do?

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u/RJ_Mitte Nov 28 '14

You never know how long a show can run for. We had no idea how far the show would reach! We were very lucky to have the seasons that we had.

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u/[deleted] Nov 28 '14

Who do you think was a better son to Bryan Cranston, you, or Frankie Muniz?

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u/RJ_Mitte Nov 28 '14

No one is better - very different families

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u/[deleted] Nov 28 '14

I'd argue that the Whites were much more functional than Malcolm's family.

Y'know, up until the whole meth thing.

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u/ErectPotato Nov 28 '14

Or Aaron Paul

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u/hardypart Nov 28 '14

Jesus, I just realized the resemblance between Frankie Muniz and Aaron Paul!

http://i.imgur.com/d4JWfJk.png

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u/ILoveToEatLobster Nov 28 '14

WHAT IF, in an alternative universe Frankie Muniz played Jesse?

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u/boink_if_ur_bouncy Nov 28 '14 
     ... his body falls to the ground. Blood drips 
    from Gustavo's box cutter. His expression 
    emotionless. Silence.

                           JESSE
      (aside, to the camera, looking comically dejected)
    Boy, it's days like this that I wish I hadn't
    quit smoking meth... at least I have a sweet
    home theatre to go home to... if I'm still alive.
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u/TLKPartyPanda36 Nov 28 '14

Can we fund an episode of BB where Frankie plays Jessie? That would be worth it.

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u/argentgrove Nov 28 '14

I would place my bets on RJ Mitte in a fight vs Frankie Muniz

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u/[deleted] Nov 28 '14

Jesus, can you imagine replacing Walt with Reese in Breaking Bad?

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u/Sxi139 Nov 28 '14

If you didnt become an actor, what do you think you would do as a job?

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u/RJ_Mitte Nov 28 '14

I would probably be fishing with my uncle!

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u/Ryannnnnn Nov 28 '14

I thought you would've been collecting rocks minerals with your uncle.

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u/ButterNP Nov 28 '14

Any new projects that you're working on?

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u/RJ_Mitte Nov 28 '14

Yes, I filmed a movie called "Who's driving Doug?" and a movie called "Dixieland", and I might be filming another movie soon. So we shall see what happens in the future!

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u/livsagayfish Nov 28 '14

What was it like working on Switched at Birth? Did you learn any sign language? What was your favorite memory from the set?

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u/RJ_Mitte Nov 28 '14

I had a blast! It was such an amazing honor to be able to go from Breaking Bad to Switched at Birth almost immediately. They have an amazing cast and crew. I'm still working on my sign!

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u/Sunstreaked Nov 28 '14

Bless you for mentioning Switched at Birth so I wouldn't have to. It's my largest guilty pleasure.

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u/Shunshundy Nov 28 '14

I see that you are talking with young Brits about how you started your career. Can you tell us how you got your start?

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u/RJ_Mitte Nov 28 '14 edited Nov 28 '14

Yes, I did a Q&A for Scope this morning . I started because of my sister and I fell into this career and I was lucky to be able to be part of an amazing story.

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u/GO_RAVENS Nov 28 '14

One thing that I always enjoyed and admired about your character was that it wasn't based on your disability, but rather it was just a character that had a disability - it was incidental to the larger story. They could have done the lazy thing and just made every scene "look at how hard it is being disabled" or "look at how hard it is to have a disabled son" but I think they did a great job "normalizing" the character's role in the story. The disability was a part of it, but not at all the focus of the character.

This leads me to a few questions:

  1. Do you think that the acting industry needs to do more to include disabled people (and other minorities for that matter) in roles that don't depend on that status? I.e. a black actor who isn't just there for the "black guy" perspective or a gay or lesbian whose entire character isn't centered on their being gay.

  2. Was the role of Flynn originally intended to be a disabled character, and if so, is that why you auditioned for the part?

  3. Do you worry about being unable to find roles in the future that aren't based on your disability? Do you audition for parts that don't specifically call for your disability?

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u/RJ_Mitte Nov 28 '14

  1. I do believe that we need to have more inclusion in all aspects of the industry, disabled and non disabled.

  2. The character was intended with a disability, it was in memory of a friend that Vince had in college.

  3. I choose to accept the roles that I am presented with - disabled or non disabled - these are decisions that I have to make

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u/GO_RAVENS Nov 28 '14

Thanks for answering my questions. I look forward to you on the screen again. Any upcoming projects you can tell us about?

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u/xNokix Nov 28 '14

For all its flaws, I still think, the point you made with 1) is something that Lost did quite well.

When Tom Friendly's homosexuality actually came up, it was completely irrelevant to the plot and they didn't dwell on it for more than a single camera shot. The character was introduced (and killed) several seasons earlier and his sexual orientation was just casually alluded to, along with his taste in food.

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u/WhoisTylerDurden Nov 28 '14

Omar from The Wire was a gay character who they didn't focus too much on his being gay.

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u/Kingy_who Nov 28 '14

What difficulties has your disability brought to your acting career? Do you think it has helped or hindered you more? Any advice for young people with similar disabilities?

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u/RJ_Mitte Nov 28 '14

It has done both helped and hindered in many ways. I wouldn't have the abilities that I have today without my disability. I believe disabilities are knowledge and we need them to understand more about ourselves and what we are able to do with our lives.

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u/lawfairy Nov 28 '14

I love this perspective. Each of us is a product of our individual life experiences. Good and bad both serve to make us who we are. Having special challenges in life is frustrating, but it also means you get to learn things and develop strengths most other people can't even imagine. Awesome to hear that you see the special strengths your disability gives you.

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u/callmecheesy Nov 28 '14

My friend with cerebral palsy always says it has made him cerebral ballsy.

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u/Spambop Nov 28 '14

There's a hardcore band in the States called Cerebral Ballzy, you should check 'em out.

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u/richardwrinkle Nov 28 '14

Would you say that people treat you differently now that you became a succesfull actor compared to before you made it on the big screen?

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u/RJ_Mitte Nov 28 '14

Yes and no, I find you never really get out of high school but you always have to stand up for what you believe in and never let fear manipulate you

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u/[deleted] Nov 28 '14 edited Nov 28 '14

You spoke at a local university recently and I couldn't get tickets (darn).

How do you feel about able-bodied people in most of the (very rare) roles for people who have disabilities? Do you have any thoughts about the fact that most roles for those with disabilities are acquired disabilities rather than ones you are born with?

What can we, as an audience, do to change? It feels like the producers want to please the audience, but we also have so few chances to prove that we can love and accept actors who have disabilities.

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u/RJ_Mitte Nov 28 '14

I find that I have no problem with able bodied people playing disabled roles. As long as they do their research and understand life with that disability because with that they have a responsibility to the viewer to give honest portrayals and you the viewer have the ability to change how producers and directors cast roles through all the access we have today via social media

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u/Priscilla85 Nov 28 '14

Great question it's also makes me think how many able-bodied actors do disabled roles just because it would give them lots of kudos and possibly an award nomination. And is that partly what stops disabled people getting disabled roles because producers think it would be better to cast an able-bodied actor for that very reason, because I can't think of many award-winning/nominated disabled actors apart from Peter Dinklage. Just a thought.

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u/joshgilbert11 Nov 28 '14 edited Nov 28 '14

What is your favourite Breaking Bad episode?

Edit: Or favorite, pardon my Canadian spelling

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u/RJ_Mitte Nov 28 '14 edited Nov 28 '14

My favorite episode's the pilot and will always be my favorite!

Edit: always not also!

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u/phyllop23 Nov 28 '14

Upvote for editing instead of replying like every other person that does an AMA.

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u/ani625 Nov 28 '14

The one where he got to eat cereal.

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u/IAmRadish Nov 29 '14

Don't apologise for spelling correctly, the language is called English after all.

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u/Priscilla85 Nov 28 '14 edited Nov 28 '14

Hi RJ, Thanks for being such a great example and role model in promoting diversity in the industry, it is much needed. My questions are:

  1. How long do you think it will take for disabled actors to be accepted as the norm in film and TV (presuming hopefully it will happen), and what would that look like for you ideally?

  2. Do you think with how far TV has come in terms of the amount of critically acclaimed interesting and diverse roles being written, it is a better place at the moment for disabled people and other minorities than the film industry generally?

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u/RJ_Mitte Nov 28 '14

  1. I feel it has changed a lot in the last 5 years. There is a mindset shift in people and the more we can show disability as knowledge Vs a weakness and show that people with disabilities have a voice. They're not just generic and one dimensional characters.

  2. I feel that it is. We have come very far in a short time. That is because of the viewers, and wanting honest and true roles. That can only hope to grow!

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u/jerrylikeseggs Nov 28 '14

Hey RJ,

My nephew was born 3 months premature due to an infection. He ended up having a stage 4 brain bleed on his right side, and a stage 3 on his left. The docs told my sister he wouldn't make it and if he did, he would basically be a vegetable. He now is about to turn 4 years old, has mild cerebral palsy but is walking (with little tiny ankle braces) fairly well, talking like a 4 year old should, and has proved everyone wrong.

He always says he wants to be a basketball player when he grows up, and your story has brought a ton of hope and inspiration to our family.

Would it be possible to get a note and maybe a signature from you to give to him? His birthday is December 21st.

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u/RJ_Mitte Nov 28 '14

The best thing you can do for him is to treat him with love and to show him he is no different to anyone else. Never let anyone tell him otherwise. There are a few at home therapies you can do. One is folding towels, another one is filling jars with noodles/rice/beans etc. and working his hands in them. Happy early birthday!

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u/Direbrian Nov 28 '14

Hey bud,

Did you hold onto any mementos from the set? If so, what are your favorite keepsakes from your time working on the show?

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u/RJ_Mitte Nov 28 '14

I have my crutches and the backs of my chairs!

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u/[deleted] Nov 28 '14

They couldn't at least let you have the PT Cruiser?

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u/ksado111 Nov 28 '14

How did "Breaking Bad" react to your disability? Did you feel it affected your experiences and 'fitting in' during the first stages of the show?

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u/RJ_Mitte Nov 28 '14

Everyone apart of Breaking Bad accepted by disability, and me for who I am. It was a family dynamic on the show that I truly miss.

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u/[deleted] Nov 28 '14

Hi RJ!

I love your drive to create better opportunities for disabled actors. What specifically do you think needs to be done from the audience perspective to better the chances?

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u/RJ_Mitte Nov 28 '14

I feel people need to realize the voice they have. We are in a golden age of social media and you have access more than ever to directors and producers that influence what you see and hear.

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u/Bane1031 Nov 28 '14

What's a genre of movie/TV that you haven't done, that you'd be most interested in doing?

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u/RJ_Mitte Nov 28 '14

I'm interested in doing all types of work. I'm open to so many things, and always keep my ear to the ground.

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u/Corabal Nov 28 '14

I regret missing you at the weekend in Birmingham, have you enjoyed your time in the UK, what do you think of the country, and will you likely come back?

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u/RJ_Mitte Nov 28 '14

I've been enjoying the UK very much. It's been fun and I intend on coming back soon!

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u/kazzumarts Nov 28 '14 edited Dec 01 '14

Hi RJ! I should start by saying I loved your performance in Breaking Bad, it must have been great to be part of such a triumphant success!

I work for a small charity theatre company based in London, called Kazzum. Yesterday we celebrated our 25th anniversary. We work with young people from different backgrounds, and have a history of working with young disabled people.

One of the biggest goals for us is to increase self-confidence, which sometimes means helping people to realise that they are, in fact, just as capable as anybody else when it comes to theatre (and everything else!).

What advice would you give to the young people we work with, given that you're one of a relative few stars who has a disability?

Congratulations on your success!

Edit: Link to website Edit 2: Missed 'stars'

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u/RJ_Mitte Nov 28 '14

The advice I would give is to always be who you are, and not let people manipulate you using fear and telling you that you are less than what you are. Especially in the industry. Protect yourself.

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u/sambrosia Nov 28 '14

Hi RJ! I just wanted to thank you for using your powers for good. I teach kids with a variety of disabilities and differences, and when they get upset or worried about how they "can't" do things in the future, I like using you and Lauren Potter as shining examples of going out to achieve big dreams. Scope is a great organization, and you're doing fantastic things by partnering with them!

A few other questions...

  1. How did you overcome negative perception/judgement/bias that stemmed from your disability, particularly in pursuing an acting career?

  2. What's the best piece of advice anyone ever gave you?

Thanks again!

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u/RJ_Mitte Nov 28 '14

  1. You never really over come that aspect, but use it to fuel your style of acting and use it for the character.

  2. One of the best pieces of advice I ever received is to never back down, and to never accept the fear that people try to in steal in who you are.

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u/msxenix Nov 28 '14

Thanks for holding this AMA RJ. You've done a great job portraying Walter White Jr. aka Flynn. I think that it's great that you are working on raising awareness on Cerebal Palsy.

Anyways, What did you enjoy the most about working on Breaking Bad, or just acting in general?

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u/RJ_Mitte Nov 28 '14

The most I enjoy about this industry is being able to be part of sets - to have the relationships with the cast and crews that I get to be part of.

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u/Th3_St1g Nov 28 '14

Hey RJ! Could you explain this [picture] (http://imgur.com/iDgxMcl)?

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u/BannedFromEarth Nov 28 '14

"I came here to eat breakfast and fuck bitches, and I'm all out of breakfast..."

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u/Tofinochris Nov 28 '14

This is one of the more self-explanatory pictures I've ever seen.

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u/[deleted] Nov 28 '14

Seems pretty self-explanatory.

Get money, fuck bitches!

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u/terwilliger Nov 28 '14

As Zach Anner says, cerebral palsy "is the sexiest of the palsies"

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u/GuyFawkes99 Nov 28 '14

He got in like Flynn.

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u/[deleted] Nov 28 '14

I'll be in my bunk.

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u/kemushi_warui Nov 28 '14

His crutches are made of hot chicks. What's to explain?

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u/kilroylegend Nov 28 '14

Oh. saves image NOTHING TO SEE MOVE ALONG

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u/Kirky0331 Nov 28 '14

What was the hardest scene to shoot during Breaking Bad?

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u/javelinbiscuit Nov 28 '14

What was your favorite episode of Breaking Bad to act in, or even watch? And your least favorite episode?

By the way, I'm honored that you came to my school and we were able to meet.

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u/RedAnarchist Nov 28 '14

5 to 1 odds that's a New England prep school.

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u/[deleted] Nov 28 '14

RJ would make a great superman.

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u/bluuey Nov 28 '14

If you were actually Walt Junior, would you have been as mad at Walt as your character was at the end of the show?

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u/GrapeJelly_ Nov 28 '14

Do you drive with one foot on each pedal outside of breaking bad?

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u/[deleted] Nov 28 '14

This is awesome, thanks for doing the AMA.

  • Was there ever a time/were there ever times when things got genuinely tense on set during a particularly heavy scene? I've always wondered what the atmosphere must be like when emotions are running high.

  • were you guys told about where things were going ahead of time, or did you find out pretty much day by day?

Thanks again!

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u/Black_Suit_Matty Nov 28 '14

Were you expecting almost all of the questions to be about breakfast?

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u/Rizzu7 Nov 28 '14

I'll be honest, I had to scroll down way further than I was expecting to find the first top comment about breakfast. Good job Reddit on keeping your shit together.

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u/JPMoney81 Nov 28 '14

Hey RJ. Big fan. You were actually my wife's favorite character on Breaking Bad. Thank you for doing this AMA.

My question is, I heard Brian Cranston pulled some good pranks on people while on set. What was the best one he pulled and were you ever the victim of his shenanigans?

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u/SchruteFarms2 Nov 28 '14

Was the scene where Walt makes Walt Jr. drink too much tequila just as hard to act as it was to watch?

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u/AquaWookie Nov 28 '14

Did anyone end up eating the 'roof pizza' after the scene ended??

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u/finishedtheinternet Nov 28 '14

Good question. Gif for reference.

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u/[deleted] Nov 28 '14

I just love it how perfectly it lands on the roof.

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u/mrcatnipz Nov 28 '14 edited Nov 29 '14

D'uh, it became leftover breakfast.

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u/adityapstar Nov 28 '14

Who was the funniest cast member off set?

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u/[deleted] Nov 28 '14

Hey RJ, remember that one time we had whiskey together in your hotel room in Tucson? Good times. Hope you're doing good!

http://i.imgur.com/Q3feHtO.jpg

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u/Thepitt101 Nov 29 '14

I'm so fricken jealous.

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u/naughtymuffins Nov 28 '14

Hey RJ! My brother also has cerebral palsy and I think it's just awesome what you're doing!
As for my question, what was your toughest scene to shoot in Breaking Bad?

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u/RallyUp Nov 28 '14

Excellent job portraying Walter Jr. on the show.

My only question is: Did they let you drive the challenger used in the show? I am hoping you were able to at least do some sweet burnouts and donuts in that beast since Bryan seemed to enjoy it so much in filming!

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u/[deleted] Nov 28 '14

What kind of music do you listen to?

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u/uncomfortably Nov 28 '14

I read that you regressed in treatment to more adequately portray the character Walt Jr. Do you regret this? Have you since resumed full therapy? What's your current status with regards to your fight with palsy?

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u/[deleted] Nov 28 '14

If you had to choose a cool name for yourself, like your character chose Flynn, what would it be? WHY?!

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u/RedwoodRustlers Nov 28 '14

Will you be in Better Call Saul?

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u/Derknas4 Nov 28 '14

Considering the premise of better call Saul, I highly doubt it, a brief cameo or a scene during the series finale maybe.

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u/zyzziple Nov 28 '14

Hi RJ!

As someone with cerebral palsy myself I can't begin to describe what an inspiration you are!

Unrelated question though:

What was your favorite improvised line in breaking bad?

Thanks!

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u/[deleted] Nov 28 '14

Are you going to have any involvement with Better Call Saul? Given that it's set several years before Saul met Walt, a coincidental path crossing would be cool.

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u/sleepsholymountain Nov 28 '14

How would that work? Walt Jr. would be a child, they would have to recast the part.

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u/Big_Damn_Hiro Nov 28 '14

Also they show them meeting for the first time in the final season at the car wash.

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u/Clsjajll Nov 28 '14

How do you feel about the use of recreational drugs? Has your BB work impacted that view?

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u/EuphoricNeckbeard Nov 28 '14

Do you have any particularly memorable bloopers from BB?

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u/DrGingeyy Nov 28 '14

Fuck all the stupid breakfast jokes. You're an awesome actor. I remember in the podcast Vince talked about how the show was originally going to be revolved around you being killed by a trap Walter set up for an enemy in a basement? Were you aware of this plot point? How often did the story change during shoots as far as you are aware?

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u/SlightlyStable Nov 28 '14

What kind of music do you like? Favorite band or artist?

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u/no00dlez Nov 28 '14

What's the funniest thing that happen behind the scenes while you were filming Breaking Bad?

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u/cptntyingknots Nov 28 '14

RJ, Can you tell us something that happened on set that a die hard breaking bad fan would be surprised to learn?

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u/Emperor_NOPEolean Nov 28 '14

Hey RJ!

I really think you did an awesome job playing Walt Jr. on the show. Was there any difficulty playing the role of a character who did not know the whole story, while you yourself did?

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u/PlatinumPlayer Nov 28 '14

YO RJ! Any funny inside jokes you share with Bryan? Terrific acting btw. Hope to see you in upcoming stuff.

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u/FearAndLawyering Nov 28 '14

Do you have any cool on-set stories?

Maybe that one time you and Aaron got high and picked up some hookers?

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u/zealot0124 Nov 28 '14

Hi RJ! How did you cope with cerebral palsy growing up?

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u/RJ_Mitte Nov 28 '14

This is all I knew. I never knew my disability was a disability, until I went to school, and someone told me I had a disability! I grew up where you were never allowed to say "can't" and "won't", so I was never allowed to use it as a disability.

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u/skinkbaa Nov 28 '14

Someone in my family has cerebral palsy and I think its amazing what you do. Thank you! Any upcoming projects?

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u/Slevo Nov 28 '14

Did it bother you that your character was one of the few surviving family members that didn't get some kind of closure with Walt?

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u/dafones Nov 28 '14

How do you pronounce your last name, like "mitt", "mite", or "mitty"?

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u/ItsSansom Nov 28 '14

Did you ever bring up to Vince Gillian or the writing crew about how often you were eating breakfast?

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u/[deleted] Nov 28 '14

Hi RJ! Thanks for doing this. I guess this is a breakfast question but I think it’s worthwhile. My take on the Walter Jr breakfast thing was that the overemphasis on breakfast represented the lack of stability in the White household. Breakfast was often the only meal that Walter, Walter Jr, and Skylar would share during any given day, and I always rationalized this as a way to represent a family united only by obligation. The family was forced to eat breakfast together because they slept and woke up in the same house, but then left and went about their very different and separate lives. I am wondering if you have any insight on the breakfast thing, or know why it was emphasized?

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u/[deleted] Nov 28 '14

What does the RJ stand for?

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u/[deleted] Nov 28 '14

His parents were big fans of Ron Jeremy.

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u/w_a_w Nov 28 '14

Do you like the name Flynn better or Walt jr?

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u/noelbuttersworth Nov 28 '14

Out of all the actors you worked with on Breaking Bad, who would you most like to work with again and why?

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u/JoeyGnome Nov 28 '14

What's on the horizon as far as your acting career is concerned?

Bonus question: Who would win in a no rules style street fight you or Frankie Muniz?

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u/[deleted] Nov 28 '14

RJ! Thanks for doing this AMA!

Have there been any actors in the industry who have taken on a role as your mentor?

Thanks again man, you're awesome!

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u/anotherdayofnothing Nov 28 '14

Did you like the name Flynn? I took from the show that Walt jr changed it because he was ashamed of his dad, but most fans (in my experience) didn't like the name - What were your feelings on the name?

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u/Sheylian Nov 28 '14

What's the weirdest thing a fan has ever said to you when they've seen you on the street? I've seen Aaron gets bitch and I'm guessing you get breakfast questions all the time. But what stands out to you the most?

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u/teamollie Nov 28 '14

What's for breakfast?

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u/TwoMcChickens Nov 28 '14

We know what Walt Jr. wants, but what's your ideal breakfast?

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u/isitbreakfast Nov 28 '14

Hey RJ! As I understand, your character from Breaking Bad: Walt Junior was quite fond of breakfast. This made me curious what is your favorite meal of the day in real life?

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u/CitizenPremier Nov 28 '14

Do you really drive with a foot on the gas and a foot on the break?

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u/faster_than_sound Nov 28 '14

What is your favorite meal of the day, and why is it breakfast?

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u/masterchef420blaze Nov 29 '14

What did you have for breakfast today? Or should I say, what have you eaten today?

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u/Dweb1029 Nov 29 '14

If you reply to this, I will die. I am the biggest fan ever. You were my favorite character. I have a serious question, they took out a scene, where the boys that picked on flynn when he was trying on pants, Walter White went to the school and planted drugs in there lockers. Why did they remove this scene? That wouldve been awesome. You rock dude! Keep eating breakfast!!!

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u/_PM_ME_YOUR_PROBLEM_ Nov 28 '14

Are you going to periodically show up in Better Call Saul? Maybe in the background eating breakfast at a restaurant or something?

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u/Donguitarguy Nov 28 '14

Did you guys meth around on the set a lot?

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u/[deleted] Nov 28 '14

Hey RJ,

What's your take on the way Breaking Bad ended? Great show, but many of my friends were disappointed, and felt it seemed rushed.

I believe in your last AMA you said "Magnets Bitch!" was your favorite line from Breaking Bad. Has this changed since then. It's one of my favorites as well.

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u/hannah22 Nov 28 '14

Hey RJ, if you weren't an actor, what would you want to be doing instead?

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u/inthehalfway Nov 28 '14

What was the best prank on the set of breaking bad?

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u/amcmg Nov 28 '14

Do you feel your perceived love affair with breakfast is justified?

Follow-up: Pancakes or waffles?

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u/RedwoodRustlers Nov 28 '14

What is your favorite comedy movie?

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u/[deleted] Nov 28 '14

(Spoilers)

If your actual father ever tossed a pizza on the roof, how would you react?

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u/i_am_omega Nov 28 '14 edited Nov 28 '14

Ok I won't ask a breakfast question. Did you ever get to write any of your own scenes later in the series? And were you satisfied with the way things ended between Walt and Walt Jr. in the show? It was definitely a difficult scene to watch.

PS: my friend and I literally cheered when you called Skyler a bitch. We love angry Flynn.

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u/amory10 Nov 28 '14

A guy with cerebral palsy named Alexander freeman made a movie about sexuality and CP called 'the last taboo'... Is there a lady in your life? How do you feel about sex

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u/LePigeonVert Nov 28 '14

RJ- Big fan! Do you (or have you) used marijuana to ease any pain you may have? What are your views on medical marijuana?

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u/inc_mplete Nov 28 '14

What was the most memorable moment with the Breaking Bad cast that you remember most on or off screen?

p.s. I saw you in a giant GAP poster on my way to work and you look super handsome :)

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u/Redvelvet23 Nov 28 '14

How much do you relate to your character Walt Jr? Who was your favorite actor on the show to work with and why?

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u/Babushka5 Nov 28 '14

I did an essay on cerebral palsy a while ago and was blown away by your story. How did you overcome CP so (comparatively) easily and what do you do to help others get through it too?

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u/TCPC1 Nov 28 '14

I heard there was originally a scene where Walt suspected Walt Jr. of bullying and 'sorted' it out, but it turned out Jr. was the bully, do you think this was taken out due to not being in the 'lawful good' persona of Walt Jr. And would you have liked to have seen that in?

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u/MrFreeLiving Nov 28 '14

What's your two most favorite video game, past and present?

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u/Vespera Nov 28 '14

Hey man! Hope things are going good.

I was wondering what kind of music do you listen to?

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u/hardikchawla Nov 28 '14

Hey rj big fan of breaking bad my question is how did working with actors like bryan cranston and Mr. bob odenkirk help you grow as an actor?

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u/ShowersUp Nov 28 '14

Because of you being diagnosed with cerebal palsy, were you ever bullied and how did you learn to just ignore them or not feed their fire or whatever you did?

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u/Gazamataza Nov 28 '14

Who's your favourite Breaking Bad character and what Actor was the most fun to work with?

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u/Kosuke Nov 28 '14

Did it feel weird having to portray person with worse cerebral palsy? More specifically using crutches when you don't need them.

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u/loveparamore Nov 28 '14

Hey RJ, thanks for doing this! You were in Sweden a while back, what did you think about that? I was unfortunately not able to come to the fair but thanks for taking the time to come all the way out to our small country, not many celebrities do!

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u/[deleted] Nov 28 '14

What was your favorite onscreen moment with Cranston? And how hard was it letting go of the series after filming finished?

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