Michael McKean on the awfulness of his ‘Better Call Saul’ character: ‘I know what it’s made of’

Staff writer Glenn Whipp discusses the character Chuck McGill of “Better Call Saul” with the actor who plays him, Michael McKean.

June 14, 2016 11:51 AM PT

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