Aaron Paul moves on from TV shows to video games — diverse roles have helped him mint millions
After putting his days on "Breaking Bad" behind him, Aaron Paul is set to rule a new domain. The star is set to voice the leading character of the upcoming video game, "Dispatch," the debut title for AdHoc Studio. The firm was formed by former Telltale developers with a focus on narrative storytelling, thus, Paul is expected to captivate players with his unique role.
The game was announced at The Game Awards with a trailer showing off the comedic superhero comic-book-style game. It follows a washed-up superhero (played by Paul) working an office job, dispatching his fellow superheroes while trying to regain his status. Alongside Paul, the game will also feature characters voiced by The Last of Us Part 2's Laura Bailey, content creator Jacksepticeye, popular YouTuber Moistcr1tikal, and more. The video game is expected to be released sometime next year.
Paul has a habit of ruling domains with his ever-so-charming persona. From his appearance on Price Is Right, to his dubbing venture on "Bojack Horseman", he has always stood out in his role.
In 1996, Paul participated in the International Modeling and Talent Association and ended up winning the runner-up trophy. This led to him signing with a manager. He was first seen in the song by Korn titled, "Thoughtless" and then in another music video titled "White Trash Beautiful" by Everlast. He then went on to feature in some commercials for Vanilla Coke, Juicy Fruity, and Corn Pop.
He was soon in "Whatever It Takes", a film that came in the year 2000. Other initial projects of his include, "National Lampoon's Van Wilder", "Mission: Impossible III", "Bad Girls From Valley High", "The Last House on the Left", "Need for Speed", and many more.
His breakthrough came in the year 2008 when he was seen in the role of Scott Quittman on HBO's "Big Love", in which he appeared fourteen times. He soon bagged the role of Jesse Pinkman on the AMC series "Breaking Bad", and he went on to become one of the most celebrated characters in the history of television.
His character was so loved that the makers decided to keep his character despite planning to kill him off at the end of the first season. Paul was also seen in the movie "Smashed" which was one of the official; selections for the 2012 Sundance Film Festival.
The celebrated actor Aaron Paul, better known to the world as Jesse Pinkman from the smash-hit series "Breaking Bad", is worth quite a lot. Outside of the show, he has also appeared in series like "BoJack Horseman," "Westworld," and "Big Love." Paul has also appeared in many movies as well. He has bagged many accolades including the Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Series, Miniseries, or Television Film, and Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series or more. Aaron Paul is worth $20 million, as per Celebrity Net Worth.
Aaron Paul mainly earned from the movies and shows he did. However, it's safe to say that he has mainly earned from the hit AMC show, "Breaking Bad".
Paul has produced movies like, "El Camino, A Breaking Bad Movie," and also "The Parts You Lose." At the very peak of the show, Aaron Paul earned around $200,000 per episode. That means, Paul earned close to $6 million from two seasons alone.
