Walt wanted a way to make quick money in order to provide for his family if he succumbed to the illness. The family man turned to illegal activities after being diagnosed with cancer.
Here's why Walt picked that particular name for his alias.īefore Walt entered the meth-cooking business, he was a high school chemistry teacher down on his luck. One of the most compelling arcs of the award-winning show focused on Walt's transformation into the ruthless drug kingpin named after the historical figure, Werner Heisenberg. Bryan Cranston portrayed the character for five seasons of the AMC series created by Vince Gilligan. Walter White memorably used the pseudonym 'Heisenberg' throughout Breaking Bad and the name had a deep significance.
