# R.J. Mitte Tribute from Breaking Bad Casting Director

> Sharon Bialy recalls R.J. Mitte's role in Breaking Bad's Walt Jr. casting.
- Title: R.J. Mitte Tribute from Breaking Bad Casting Director
- Summary: Sharon Bialy recalls R.J. Mitte's role in Breaking Bad's Walt Jr. casting. Sharon Bialy, a casting director for Breaking Bad, paid tribute to R.J. Mitte who…
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- Source: The Hollywood Reporter — https://hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/rj-mitte-tribute-breaking-bad-casting-director-sharon-bialy-1236730103
- Author: Sharon Bialy as told to Scott Feinberg
- Published: 2026-10-15T02:33:54+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: sharon bialy, r.j. mitte, breaking bad, cerebral palsy, audition, walt jr
## Sharon Bialy
Sharon Bialy is a casting director known for Breaking Bad and other high-profile projects.
## R.J. Mitte Tribute
R.J. Mitte died on October 12 at age 34 after auditioning for Walt Jr. in Breaking Bad.
## Casting for Walt Jr.
Vince Gilligan wrote Walt Jr. with cerebral palsy to honor R.J. Mitte's college roommate.
## Key takeaway

Sharon Bialy, a casting director for Breaking Bad, paid tribute to R.J. Mitte who died at 34 after auditioning for Walt Jr. with cerebral palsy.