The Better Call Saul star says his longtime friend inspired his path to more serious roles.
Fans ofBob Odenkirk’s dramatic work may haveChris Farleyto thank.
“And Chris was so funny.”
Bob Odenkirk and Chris Farley.Lloyd Bishop/NBC; Margaret Norton/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images
“Chris and I are acting and I think, ‘I should be in a drama.
That’s what I should do.’
And I really had that crazy thought.
So put me in a drama and I’ll be so funny.'”
It would be a while before Odenkirk took his dramatic leap.
From 1987-1991, heworkedas aSaturday Night Livestaff writer, a job which earned him an Emmy.
AfterSNL,he also created his own sketch series,Mr.
Watch the interview above to hear Odenkirk talk about Farley at the 2:45 minute mark.
