"Giancarlo Esposito's Extreme Pre-'Breaking Bad' Financial Plan"

Before landing his iconic role as Gus Fring on "Breaking Bad," Giancarlo Esposito was so broke that he considered arranging his own murder for life insurance money to provide for his children. This desperate idea came to him in 2008, a year before his career took a turn with "Breaking Bad," leading to roles in "The Mandalorian" and "The Boys." Despite his financial struggles, Esposito ultimately found success and is now interested in playing Gus Fring in a prequel series about the character's backstory.