Former “Breaking Bad” bad guy Giancarlo Esposito has made two guest appearances on “Community” as Pierce Hawthorne’s half-brother, Gilbert. And next year, Esposito’s former “Breaking Bad” enforcer will also be coming to Greendale… for a much longer stint.
Entertainment Weekly is reporting that Jonathan Banks will appear in 11 of the 13 episodes of “Community” Season 5 as Pat Nichols, Greendale’s intense criminology professor with a mysterious background in military and police work.” Annie (Alison Brie) will enroll in Professor Nichols’ class in the second episode of the season. Apparently this means that returning showrunner, Dan Harmon will maintain Annie’s new major from the fourth season.
Banks is currently nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama for his final season as Mike Ehrmantraut. Banks was previously nominated for his role on “Wiseguy.” On television, Banks has appeared in “Highlander: The Series,” “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine,” “ER,” “Castle,” “Parks and Recreation,” “Modern Family” and “Vegas.” Banks also starred in the recent NBC drama pilot, “Bloodlines;” which did not get picked up.
In addition to his TV work, Banks has also appeared in dozens of films including 48 Hours, Beverly Hills Cop, Buckaroo Banzai, Freejack and Gremlins.
“Community” Season 5 is expected to debut in midseason 2014 on NBC.
