Syracuse, NY -- Actor Giancarlo Esposito's character Gus Fring in the hit series "Breaking Bad" has been called by Stephen King "the best villain in a recurring TV series,'' but you may also know Esposito from movies including "Do the Right Thing" and "The Usual Suspects."

Esposito will discuss his career next Tuesday (Feb. 28) at 7 p.m. at the Coyne Center for the Performing Arts at Le Moyne College. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

The long and varied career of Esposito currently has him in the spotlight with AMC's "Breaking Bad" and the Sunday night ABC fantasy series, "Once Upon A Time" (he plays The Mirror).

But Esposito has been in TV shows from "Miami Vice" and "Spenser For Hire" to "NYPD Blue" and "The Practice."

Esposito's film work includes roles in Spike Lee's "Do the Right Thing" and "Mo' Better Blues," plus "The Usual Suspects" and "Rabbit Hole," with Nicole Kidman.

Tickets for next Tuesday's event are $10 for adults and $5 for seniors. Syracuse University and Le Moyne students are admitted for free.

For more information or to reserve tickets, go to www.syrfilm.com or call 445-0692.

Esposito's appearance is part of the FilmTalks series sponsored by Le Moyne College and produced by the Syracuse Film Festival organization.