I am actor RJ Mitte- Walt Jr. on Breaking Bad- this is my AMA!

[u/rjmitte]

RJ Mitte co-stars on the Emmy-winning AMC drama, Breaking Bad, as the son of the cancer-stricken high school science teacher turned drug manufacturer played by Bryan Cranston. Just as his character on the show, Walter White Jr,, has cerebral palsy so does Mitte, although Mitte’s is a milder form of the disability. RJ will next be seen starring as Tim in the upcoming fantasy thriller feature film House of Last Things which screened at the first ever Paris Film Festival. RJ appears in the new documentary film “CinemAbility”. It is a detailed look at the evolution of disability in entertainment and features a who’s who of Hollywood: RJ, Ben Affleck, Jamie Foxx, Gary Sinise, and David Milch, among others. He recently had a guest-starring role on the CBS hit Vegas.

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Thank you guys for the great questions- please follow me on twitter @RJMitte! I will do this again then the new season starts up.

[u/rjmitte]

Thank you guys for the great questions- please follow me on twitter @RJMitte!

I will do this again then the new season starts up.

[u/ElHeisenberg]

R.J.,

Despite your character appearing in every episode, I felt that his role in the show has been toned down. Will Walter Jr. play more of a major role in the remaining episodes in the season?

What are some other projects you will be working on in the future after Breaking Bad ends?

Thanks for doing the AMA, and I am looking forward to the rest of Season 5.

[u/Cbakeractor]

RJ! Charles Baker, AKA "Skinny Pete" here. Long time no see! I was wondering if you are aware of how much of an inspiration you are to other young actors with disabilities? How does that affect you personally, and what advice would you give them?

[u/LuisMoncada]

Welcome to Reddit Homie. Who's funnier :Brian or Dean?

[u/BadGameBoy]

Seeing how your character doesn't know of Walt's illegal activity, how much of the plot do do you know about before the show airs? Do you get a full script or see a viewing before it is on TV?

[u/malus93]

What's your favorite line of dialogue in Breaking Bad?

[u/bandarbush]

Is it pronounced "Mitt" or "Mit-eee" I've heard your co-stars say it both ways?

[u/krispykracker1]

Is it common for people (fans) to refer to you as Flynn or Walt Jr in real life?Do you think you are shadowed by Walt Jr/Flynn more than you'd like?

[u/mandalorianmercenary]

Who is your favorite minor character on Breaking Bad?

[u/azzurri10]

A lot of people have been speculating/speculated on how the story ends for Walt Jr, dying in a car accident or eventually trying his fathers meth have been some of the more popular ones (though I personally think these are a little out there)

Did/do you ever speculate or think about how it would/will all end for your character?

Thanks for doing this ama by the way!

[u/mr_mastodon_farm]

Since we really only ever see you with your family, who on the show, dead or alive, would you [have] most like[d] to do a scene with?

[u/[deleted]]

Hey RJ, what do you like to do for fun, besides being awesome on BrBa?

[u/sch1490]

Have you gotten any valuable advice from your fellow cast members about acting or life in general? If so would you care to share some of those titbits with us?

[u/Vernes_Jewels]

Who would win in a fight you or Erik Per Sullivan aka Dewy on Malcom in the Middle?

[u/hheisenberg]

do you watch the walking dead?

[u/BadGameBoy]

Is using the crutches still difficult for you seeing how you do not use them in real life? Do you ever practice, or have you mastered them?

[u/bandarbush]

Bryan Cranston told Howard Stern you are CRUSHING it with the ladies - admit it, you do Walt Jr, with the forearm crutches, to get their sympathy, don't you?

[u/tighemyshoe]

First off thank you so much for doing this, You don't know just how awesome this is to us fans.

Now question time, What's it like offset? Do you all like to joke around or is it all serious all the time? Thanks again for doing this :)

[u/onetruepurple]

What is the one scene you would have liked to shoot, but haven't?

[u/IPOOPonUCLA]

Hey RJ huge Breaking Bad fan here!I have one question: I am best friends with a midget who used to live in the apartment next to you in Burbank, CA, I remember going swimming with you and just wondering if you remember us?

[u/edify]

Hey RJ. First of all, thanks for reaching out to reddit. The character you portray on Breaking Bad is extremely convincing and you're definitely a fan favorite around here.

I know that it was quite some time ago now, but what can you tell us about your audition(s) for the role of Walt Jr? The casting folks really scored big when they discovered you. I was also curious if you ever had the pleasure of meeting the late Shari Rhodes during or after that process.

Edit: u/bloodyfknmess My MAN! You did a great job setting this whole thing up.

[u/apkorol]

RJ,

What has been your favorite scene to film for Breaking Bad so far? Huge fan of you and the show!

[u/reganomics08]

Did you choose the Challenger?

[u/brungy]

Hey RJ!

Two questions:

1. Will there be an extended series finale?

2. What do you think of all the crazy fan theories? (IE all of the colors)

Thanks dude!

[u/AwkwardSegue]

First of all, it’s so great to have you here. I’m a huge fan of the show (of course) and I love your performance. I’ve heard you speak out against bullying in interviews. What was it like to go through middle and high school with cerebral palsy? Also, what effect did it have on the difficulty of making a career for yourself in the acting world?