With production underway on Better Call Saul , AMC have made some notable announcements about the Breaking Bad spinoff/prequel, starring Bob Odenkirk.

Bob Odenkirk as Saul Goodman, Peter Gould and Vince Gilligan on the set of Better Call Saul.

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First off, even as they begin to film Season 1, Better Call Saul has been given an order for Season 2! Season 1 will be comprised of ten episodes, while Season 2 will up the number to 13 episodes.However, there will be a delay in the debut date for the series. Saul was originally slated to premiere in November, but AMC now have decided to hold it for early 2015, with Season 2 in early 2016. While no exact date was given, AMC does note Better Call Saul will air alongside The Walking Dead and Talking Dead. It’s very likely that means Saul will debut in February, when The Walking Dead traditionally returns from its midseason break, or soon after.“Production on Better Call Saul is underway and we could not be more proud of nor more excited about the work to date. We join the fans in eager anticipation for this series and today we happily confirm that our initial Saul order is for two seasons and a total of 23 episodes,” said AMC president Charlie Collier in a statement. “When introducing any series, especially one with the DNA of Breaking Bad, there are countless factors to consider in making sure the show gets the launch it deserves. We have a strong history with Vince, Peter, Bob, the studio and so many involved with this production; we are enjoying the process on Saul and all share a focus on making it a true television event. No half measures.”AMC also confirmed that Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan is directing the pilot and will then continue on as co-showrunner of the series alongside Peter Gould, the Breaking Bad writer who created Saul Goodman. Other returning Breaking Bad writers on Better Call Saul include Thomas Schnauz and Gennifer Hutchison, joined by Bradley Paul and Gordon Smith, with Smith having worked as a writers assistant on Breaking Bad.The first official photo from the set was released as well, which you can see above.