Vince Gilligan Filmography and Television Projects
Vince Gilligan is an American screenwriter, producer, and director best known for creating the AMC series Breaking Bad and its prequel Better Call Saul. He also wrote and directed the 2008 film Hancock and co-wrote the screenplay for the 2023 film Extraction 2. His television work spans network and streaming platforms, with Breaking Bad running for five seasons from 2008 to 2013 and Better Call Saul for six seasons from 2015 to 2022. Gilligan founded the production company High Bridge Entertainment, which has produced multiple projects across film and television. He has also worked with Sony Pictures Television and AMC Studios on series development and production. Learn more about his career and projects on the AMC Studios page.
Gilligan's film work includes writing the story for the 2008 superhero film Hancock, starring Will Smith, which grossed over $624 million worldwide. He later directed and co-wrote the screenplay for Extraction 2, a 2023 action film produced by Netflix and 87North Productions. In television, he created the series El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie, released as a Netflix film in 2019. His production company High Bridge Entertainment has been involved in developing new original series for streaming platforms. He has collaborated with Sony Pictures Television and other major studios on content creation and distribution deals.
Production Companies and Business Structure
High Bridge Entertainment is the primary production company founded by Vince Gilligan. The company has produced Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, and El Camino, and has development deals with AMC Studios and Sony Pictures Television. Gilligan's projects are typically structured through joint ventures with major studios, with AMC Studios handling distribution for the Breaking Bad universe series. Sony Pictures Television has been involved in international distribution and co-production arrangements for Gilligan's work. The company operates as a limited liability entity, with Gilligan serving as principal and creative lead.
Key Partnerships and Distribution
Gilligan's television projects have been distributed primarily through AMC Networks, with streaming rights for Better Call Saul and El Camino held by Netflix in multiple territories. Extraction 2 was produced in partnership with Netflix and 87North Productions, the company founded by David Leitch. High Bridge Entertainment has also worked with Apple TV+ and other streaming platforms on development projects. Financial details of these deals are not always disclosed, but industry reports indicate significant per-episode licensing fees for premium cable and streaming series.
Earnings, Net Worth, and Industry Standing
Vince Gilligan's estimated net worth is in the range of $50 million to $70 million, based on reported earnings from Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, and film projects. Breaking Bad generated over $3 billion in total economic impact according to some industry estimates, including streaming revenue, syndication, and merchandise. Gilligan's per-episode compensation for Better Call Saul was reported to be in the high six figures to low seven figures range for later seasons. He has received multiple Emmy Awards, Writers Guild Awards, and Directors Guild Awards for his work in television.
The Breaking Bad franchise, including Better Call Saul and El Camino, has been a major driver of revenue for AMC Networks and its streaming service AMC+. Better Call Saul consistently ranked among the highest-rated series on review aggregator sites, with a 97% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes for its final season. Gilligan's projects have been recognized by the Television Academy, the Writers Guild of America, and the Directors Guild of America. His work has influenced the broader trend of prestige television and franchise storytelling in the industry.