Better Call Saul

Bob Odenkirk as Saul Goodman in "Better Call Saul"

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CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Bryan Cranston stopped by the set of hit prequel series "Better Call Saul" recently, according to the Parent Herald, leaving the entertainment world buzzing with speculation over whether his character from "Breaking Bad" -- the show that preceded "Better Call Saul" -- will make an appearance.

Such a cameo is unlikely, but showrunner Vince Gilligan told Digital Trends they are working out Cranston's schedule so he can direct a "Better Call Saul" episode.

The director's chair is familiar to Cranston, especially in television, where he has directed more than a dozen episodes of various shows.

His directing credits include seven episodes of the iconic Fox sitcom "Malcolm in the Middle," three episodes of "Breaking Bad," two episodes of "Modern Family," and an episode of "The Office."

We don't know much else about the upcoming season of "Better Call Saul," but a handful of details have rounded the interwebs since production of season 3 began this year. Enthusiastic fans found that the letters of the first 10 episodes of season 2 spelled "Fring's Back," teasing an appearance by notorious Albuquerque drug kingpin Gus Fring, who played a major role in "Breaking Bad."

The showrunners later confirmed a Fring appearance, but implied the drug lord will mostly work behind the scenes.

Title character Saul Goodman -- who still goes by his birth name, Jimmy McGill, at this point in the series -- is likely to see his life unravel in upcoming episodes, according to actor Bob Odenkirk, who portrays the character.

Odenkirk told The Wrap that Saul's life deteriorates after "a big strike steals his heart."

That could mean a number of things, but in all likelihood, it has something to do with Saul's brother, Chuck.

Season 2 ended after Chuck tricked his unscrupulous sibling into admitting, on tape, that he forged legal documents, a revelation that could put Saul's legal career in jeopardy.

While the relationship between the brothers is fraught, the series makes it abundantly clear that Saul cares for Chuck, and such a betrayal could be the catalyst for his transformation.

"Better Call Saul" season 3 premieres in February.