By This is a big test for Vince Gilligan as his last two acclaimed shows (“Breaking Bad” and “Better Call Saul”) were very much part of the same world. The showrunner is now branching out into what is rumored to be a sci-fi project. Rhea Seehorn is set to star as the lead.
What seems to be the rumor du jour is that Gilligan’s mysterious new project, currently shooting in Albuquerque, goes by the title “Wycaro 339.” They’ve already filmed five episodes with production scheduled to end in September. The show is being produced by Apple TV.
Gilligan has hinted that the project felt like a return to his roots (“The X-Files”). Any time I have the chance, I ask around about this series. It’s shrouded in total secrecy and barely any hints have shown up. Someone had previously disclosed to me that it was “neo-apocalyptic” in nature, whatever that means.
More to come …
