Anna Gunn's Electrifying Return: 'Breaking Bad' Star Reunites With Skyler White in Surprise Popwell Commercial!
Breaking News: Anna Gunn Stuns Fans with Surprise Return as Skyler White in New Commercial
Last night's 77th Emmy Awards ceremony was filled with excitement and surprises, but none more jaw-dropping than Anna Gunn's unexpected return as Skyler White in a new commercial for beverage brand Popwell. The 57-year-old actress, who last appeared on our screens over a decade ago in the hit crime drama series Breaking Bad, stunned fans with her flawless portrayal of Walter White's wife.
Gunn's surprise appearance had social media buzzing, with fans going wild over the iconic character's return. "OMG ANNA GUNN ACTING IN A COMMERCIAL??? QUEEEN WE'VE MISSED YOU OMG SHE LOOKS GORGEOUS," one enthusiastic fan tweeted, while another quipped, "Anna Gunn on my screen again OMFG Jesus literally was seen..." The excitement was palpable as fans reminisced about the show's gripping storyline and Gunn's powerful performance.
The commercial, which aired during the ceremony, featured Gunn reprising her role as Skyler in a new and unexpected context. In it, she appears in the iconic suburban New Mexico home kitchen where Walter White (played by Bryan Cranston) would often cook up his infamous blue meth. This time around, however, Gunn's character is not dealing with the aftermath of her husband's illicit activities but rather promoting Popwell's prebiotic sodas.
As Skyler opens a can of the fizzy drink and takes a sip, she winks at the camera and says, "Trust me, cooking leads to bad things." The line is a nod to Walter White's infamous phrase, "I am the one who knocks," but with a twist that pokes fun at the idea of addiction – whether it be to meth or soda. Gunn's character then invites viewers to "say the name... Popwell!" as she references the brand's slogan.
The surprise return has left fans eagerly anticipating more of Skyler White, and while there hasn't been an official word on a potential reboot or revival, we can't help but wonder if this is just the beginning. After all, as one fan so aptly put it, "Please how can we rescue our mother and get her back on prestige TV?"
The 77th Emmy Awards: A Night to Remember
Last night's ceremony was a star-studded affair, with the cream of Hollywood's crop in attendance. The evening's host, comedian Nate Bargatze, brought his signature wit and charm to the stage, keeping the audience entertained throughout the three-hour broadcast.
The night belonged to Apple TV+'s hit series Severance, which led the nominees with an impressive 27 nods, including Best Drama Series and most of the drama acting categories. Adam Scott and Britt Lower star as office coworkers at a secretive company that uses a proprietary brain surgery to "sever" their personality, creating a separate version of themselves at work.
Severance will be competing against Andor, The Diplomat, The Last of Us, Paradise, The Pitt, Slow Horses, and The White Lotus in the Best Drama Series category. Meanwhile, other standout nominees include Colin Farrell for his role as Penguin in Apple TV+'s The Penguin and Stephen Graham's powerful performance in Adolescence.
The Winners
And here are the winners from last night's ceremony:
- Best Limited or Anthology Series: Adolescence
- Best Television Movie: Adolescence - WINNER
- Best Reality Competition Program: The Traitors - WINNER
- Best Actor in a Drama Series: Sterling K. Brown (Paradise)
- Best Actress in a Drama Series: Britt Lower (Severance) - WINNER
- Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: Tramell Tillman (Severance) - WINNER
- Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: Katherine LaNasa (The Pitt) - WINNER
- Best Guest Actor in a Drama Series: Shawn Hatosy (The Pitt) - WINNER
- Best Guest Actress in a Drama Series: Merritt Wever (Severance) - WINNER
Other Notable Nominees and Winners
In the comedy categories, Jean Smart won her third Emmy for her lead role as an aging comedian on HBO's Hacks. Seth Rogen also took home his first-ever Emmy for Best Actor in a Comedy Series for his work on Apple TV+'s The Studio.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert was awarded Outstanding Talk Series, while Last Week Tonight With John Oliver won its fifth consecutive award for Best Scripted Variety Series.
All the Winners
Here's a comprehensive list of all the winners from last night's ceremony:
- Best Drama Series: Andor
- Best Limited or Anthology Series: Adolescence - WINNER
- Best Television Movie: The Gorge
- Best Reality Competition Program: The Traitors - WINNER
- Best Actor in a Drama Series: Sterling K. Brown (Paradise)
- Best Actress in a Drama Series: Britt Lower (Severance) - WINNER
- Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: Tramell Tillman (Severance) - WINNER
- Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: Katherine LaNasa (The Pitt) - WINNER
- Best Guest Actor in a Drama Series: Shawn Hatosy (The Pitt) - WINNER
- Best Guest Actress in a Drama Series: Merritt Wever (Severance) - WINNER
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