In the summer of 2021, while filming the final season of Better Call Saul, Bob Odenkirk suffered a heart attack on set and nearly lost his life. In the wake of that near-death experience, the actor has starred in a string of shows and films and released two books: his memoir, ‘Comedy Comedy Comedy Drama,’ and ‘Zilot & Other Important Rhymes,’ which he co-wrote with his children, Erin and Nate.
The Knockturnal was on the scene at the 2026 SXSW Film & TV Festival to speak to the cast and crew of Magnolia Pictures’ latest film Normal, starring Bob Odenkirk at the U.S. premiere on Mar. 15, 2026, at the Paramount Theatre in Austin, TX.
On Sunday, March 6th the 37th annual Film Independent Spirit Awards took place near the windy but sunny Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, California.
“A bit gratuitous, but glorious!”
Better Call Saul, the Breaking Bad prequel series, is returning for its third season Monday. Ahead of its release, AMC has unveiled a pop-up “Los Pollos Hermanos” restaurant. Los Pollos Hermanos, the popular fried chicken spot from Breaking Bad, will be coming to Saul’s third season – along with its villainous owner, Gustavo Fring.