"Better Call Saul" star Bob Odenkirk has nabbed a book deal to write essays about his life and comic journey.
Random House announced Wednesday that the still-untitled book will explore Odenkirk's career working at Chicago's Second City to writing and acting on "Saturday Night Live," ''Late Night with Conan O'Brien," ''Mr. Show," ''Breaking Bad" and "Better Call Saul."
Random House Executive Editor Ben Greenberg said in a statement that the book will give Odenkirk's TV fans who might not know the comedian's past "a look at the remarkable writer and comedic mind hiding just beneath that character." No publication date was announced.
Odenkirk arrived at "Breaking Bad" in its second season as welcome comic relief, then grew Saul into a full-fledged scene stealer and has become the star in the quirky prequel "Better Call Saul."
Odenkirk is also represented by production house Bob Industries as a director for special projects, including branded entertainment and spots.
Jean Smart, Ariana Grande, Michael Keaton among hosts for “SNL” season 50
Fresh off her Emmys win, Jean Smart will kick off the landmark 50th season of "Saturday Night Live."
NBC on Thursday announced the lineup of hosts for the season, which premieres Sept. 28. Joining Smart on the first show will be Jelly Roll as the musical act. He was also at the Emmys, singing during the ceremony's in memoriam segment.
It will be Smart's first time hosting "SNL."
Comedian Nate Bargatze will host on Oct. 5, with Coldplay as the musical guest.
Ariana Grande will host Oct. 12, with musical guest Stevie Nicks.
"Beetlejuice" star Michael Keaton will host on Oct. 19, the last show before Halloween, and Billie Eilish will be that night's musical guest.
The host on Nov. 2 will be "SNL" alum John Mulaney, with breakout sensation Chappell Roan as the music guest.
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