Whereas particulars will not be but recognized, actor Bob Odenkirk was rushed to the hospital on Tuesday, July 27, after collapsing whereas filming Higher Call Saul, Showbiz Cheat Sheet has confirmed. Odenkirk’s present situation stays unclear, however an insider who’s near him did say that he’s nonetheless being handled, in response to TMZ.
What occurred to Bob Odenkirk? Right here’s what we all know to this point
TMZ was the primary to interrupt the information. The outlet reported that Odenkirk, 58, was on set in New Mexico when he went down. He was “immediately surrounded by crew members” and subsequently transported through ambulance to a hospital, the place he stays on the time of this writing.
The incident comes forward of the sixth and ultimate season of Higher Call Saul, which is anticipated to air in 2022. The present focuses on Odenkirk’s Saul Goodman, a former conman who finesses his method into changing into a lawyer.
The character was first launched in Breaking Unhealthy, a collection starring Bryan Cranston that adopted a instructor who begins promoting medication following a grim most cancers prognosis. A prequel collection, Higher Call Saul reveals the lawyer’s transformation into the person he was within the authentic present. The collection has obtained widespread reward from each followers and critics since its 2015 premiere, with a lot celebration for Odenkirk’s efficiency.
Extra not too long ago, he starred in 2021’s No one, a John Wick-like motion movie that earned constructive evaluations and over $50 million on the world field workplace (through Box Office Mojo). “It’s very different than everything I’ve done my whole life,” Odenkirk instructed Men’s Health in an interview revealed in February. “So I had to do a lot of training and I got into good shape.”
Whereas he’s being hospitalized, followers are sending their love
Followers are naturally surprised by the information of Odenkirk’s collapse. Many took to social media with phrases of assist for him, sending him love and wishing him a speedy restoration.
“If you watch Better Call Saul (it’s one of TV’s truly great shows) and you’ve ever felt like an outsider excluded from something you wanted to be a part of, then you identify deeply with Bob Odenkirk. I don’t know him, but he matters to me. And I’m sending my love too,” tweeted TV host Ben Mankiewicz.
“Say a prayer for the fantastically talented Bob Odenkirk. Hope he’s OK,” read another tweet.
“Bob Odenkirk is an international treasure,” a third fan acknowledged.
“I love Bob Odenkirk and hope he’s doing as ok as possible,” another wrote.
Even one in all his co-stars spoke out, with actor Michael McKean, who performed Saul’s brother Chuck, tweeting he was “sending huge love to our @mrbobodenkirk. You got this, brother.”
We at Showbiz Cheat Sheet are additionally wishing Odenkirk properly. Be sure you examine again in with us for updates as they change into out there.