AMC’s superb US drama series BREAKING BAD could just possibly be the greatest television show in history (although I tend to lean more toward HBO’s epic western series DEADWOOD), however, it’s surely about time co-star Aaron Paul was given a blockbuster lead. Well, fans of either/all BREAKING BAD, Aaron Paul and video-game NEED FOR SPEED should be excited, as we can now confirm Paul will headline the forthcoming fast-paced action-thriller set to be directed by Scott Waugh.
Paul has just seen his alcohol-themed indie drama SMASHED released in US cinemas to critical acclaim, in which he co-stars with Mary Elizabeth Winstead. NEED FOR SPEED will mark his first significant lead role in what is expected to feature a plot involving street racing. Dreamworks are the studio behind this project and will obviously try to capitalise of the success of THE FAST & THE FURIOUS franchise. Former stuntman-turned-filmmaker Waugh recently made his directorial debut with the critically-mauled, uninspiring actioner ACT OF VALOR.
Source: EW
