Seen on the Screen with Jacqueline Coley
From Punchlines to Punches: Bob Odenkirk Talks Nobody 2
August 13, 2025 · 41 min
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Bob Odenkirk explains how a comedy writer became an action star and made a sequel to prove it.
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In this episode
- The personal story behind the character Hutch Mansell
- How Bob trained physically to carry an action franchise
- Why Jackie Chan's Police Story shaped the creative vision
- How comedy and rage both feed into the fight sequences
About this episode
Bob Odenkirk is back in Nobody 2—and he's not pulling punches. In this episode of Seen on the Screen, Jacqueline Coley sits down with Bob to talk about the highly anticipated sequel to his sleeper hit action film.Best known for his iconic role as Saul Goodman in Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, nobody is more surprised than Bob Odenkirk by his pivot to action. He opens up about the deeply personal inspiration behind Hutch Mansell, and how he trained like his life depended on it.
He shares stories from set, why Jackie Chan’s Police Story is a creative touchstone, and how comedy, rage, and physical exhaustion all found their way into this unlikely action franchise.
About Seen on the Screen with Jacqueline Coley
A podcast series hosted by Jacqueline Coley, Awards Editor at Rotten Tomatoes. Claim your ticket to witness the personal narratives happening behind the scenes of film and entertainment. Each episode invites you into intimate conversations with filmmakers, actors and industry insiders.
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