Actor Bryan Cranston on launching mezcal and tequila brand Dos Hombres

Watch on YouTube ↗  |  May 04, 2026 at 19:51  |  4:52  |  CNBC
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Summary

Bryan Cranston discusses his mezcal and tequila brand Dos Hombres, which he co-founded with Aaron Paul. He also shares his views on the entertainment industry, opposing the Paramount-Warner merger and noting challenges like budget contractions and production moving to other states.

  • Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul co-founded Dos Hombres, starting with mezcal and now launching a tequila.
  • Cranston says younger people are drinking less, but the brand is navigating market fluctuations.
  • He expresses personal opposition to the proposed Paramount-Warner Bros. merger.
  • Cranston believes the merger would reduce creativity and cause job losses in Hollywood.
  • He notes that film and TV budgets have been shrinking and production is moving to states with incentives.
  • The interview covers Cranston's background as a native Angeleno and his ties to the industry.
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