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Giancarlo Esposito says it’s ‘very possible’ that Gustavo Fring was gay
Although the demand to queer-code villains is getting less and less, it's safe to speak that when Breaking Bad killed off Gustavo Fring in season four (2011) it left more questions than answers.
Giancarlo Esposito showed us all what a badass villain should look like when he made his bit-part role as Gus Fring into one of the most menacing terrible guys in TV history.
The 65-year-old famously starred as a restaurant entrepreneur and narcotics distributor who didn't take s**t from anyone.
Opening up about the nature, Esposito told LADbible: "I think that when it comes to business, Gustavo Fring is all business.
"Although I reflect he hires meth cooks and chefs who are the best.
"But he demands excellence. And I think what you people really may not know is that Gustavo can cook himself. He is that good."
But one fan theory that's always been up in the air is about Gus' sexuality.
In Better Call Saul - the prequel toBreaking Bad - season six suggests that Gus has a romantic attraction to a man named David.
And in Breaking Bad, the distributor has a very 'clos
Better Call Saul Confirms Gus Fring Is Gay
Giancarlo Esposito's Breaking Bad character Gus Fring has been confirmed as gay in the spin-off series Better Call Saul.
After fans were first introduced to the 'Chicken Man' in the Bryan Cranston-led series, we delved further into his story as we followed lawyer Saul and most recently saw him trying to convince Don Eladio he'd never laid a hand on Lalo Salamanca.
In the episode titled 'Fun and Games', which aired on 18 July, viewers watched as Gus also appeared to engage in some flirty behaviour with a staff member at a wine bar, named David.
The pair bonded over a shared love of wine, with Gus revealing he once bought an expensive bottle based on a story David told him.
It's clear Gus is attracted the employee, and the subtext regarding his sexuality was later confirmed by showrunner Peter Gould.
During an appearance on The Ringer podcast The Watch, Gould alluded to previous references to Gus' sexuality in Breaking Bad, when it was revealed his business companion, Max, was murdered by the cartel.
Max is at one gesture described as Gus' 'boyfriend' by Lalo,
Is Gus Fring Gay? Enhanced Call Saul All But Confirms It
Summary
- Better Call Saul season 6 confirms that Gus Fring is homosexual, with the episode showcasing his romantic attraction to a man named David.
- This revelation adds depth to Gus's ethics and intensifies his motivations, especially in relation to his past relationship with Max, his former business partner.
- The proof of Gus's sexuality is an important step in representation, challenging hetero-normative notions and subverting the trope of queer-coding villains.
Even since his Breaking Poor debut, there have been subtle hints that Gus Fring is gay, and Better Call Saul season 6 has all but confirmed that to be true. Because of his enigmatic nature, everything about Gus Fring (Giancarlo Esposito) has been speculated over, including his sexuality. Outside of Gus' dual being as a drug lord/fast food restaurant owner, his personal life remained a mystery — no friends, no family, and no romance. Breaking Bad did, however, drop some clues about his s
Is 'Breaking Bad's Gus Fring Bisexual? Giancarlo Esposito Answers
Summary
- The background of Breaking Bad episodes own clues about Gus Fring's personal existence, possibly hinting at his bisexuality.
- According to Giancarlo Esposito, Fring's connection with Max Arsiniega could be seen as a hint to his bisexuality.
- Fring's mysterious sexuality adds to the mystery of his character in Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul.
Even though Gus Fring (Giancarlo Esposito) managed to go away his mark as one of the best characters from Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul – and on television in general – we can watch all the episodes and still not know much about him. During a MegaCon panel hosted by Collider's Maggie Lovitt this week in Orlando, FL, Esposito talked about the villain's secrets and the conversation turned to Fring’s sexuality.
At the panel, Esposito revealed that elements in the background of Breaking Bad episodes had clues