Laura Fraser Announced as New Major Breaking Bad Character

The fifth and final season of Breaking Bad is set to kick off on July 15 on AMC, and according to show creator Vince Gilligan, a new, “important” character will be introduced in the season’s second episode.

In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Gilligan said that season five will feature Scottish actress Laura Fraser, who will play a “former associate of Gus Fring who’s integral to the proceedings of [the season].” Gilligan adds that Fraser’s character is “nervous about her place in the world.”

Fraser’s previous acting credits have included A Knight’s Tale, Titus, Vanilla Sky, and several spots on BBC TV.

Check out the action-packed trailer for Season five below:

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