Why Taylor Dearden's Famous Dad Won't Make an Appearance on 'The Pitt'

Taylor Dearden expertly portrays Dr. Melissa “Mel” King on The Pitt, and she’s returning in season two, which is set to air tonight on HBO Max.

What you might not realize is the 32-year-old actress has a very famous father: Breaking Bad‘s Bryan Cranston.

If you’re wondering if Bryan could ever make a cameo or guest appearance on the series, the answer is no.

Keep reading to find out more…

“It’s a temptation that we want to avoid,” director and executive producer John Wells said to Rotten Tomatoes. “We don’t want to pull the attention away from the medicine and the wonderful actors that we have. And we have any number of really fantastic people who come in to guest star who have extraordinary careers, but they are working actors who are just fantastic actors, great with their craft.”

Find out what Bryan previously said about his daughter’s role on the show.