Join CU Boulder for an evening with “Breaking Bad” star Giancarlo Esposito.
The Emmy-nominated actor, director and producer is speaking as a guest of the Distinguished Speakers Board at CU Boulder’s Macky Auditorium at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 4.
While widely known for his portrayal of drug kingpin Gus Fring in “Breaking Bad,” Esposito boasts a robust film and TV career of over four decades that includes a range of productions from high-stakes dramas like “The Boys” and “Gen V” to lending his voice to video games and family-friendly animated features and more.
Outside of his acting and director work, Esposito lends his support to various charitable organizations that support the arts and education, including the Waterkeeper Alliance, Kids for Peace and World Merit USA. His philosophy of storytelling as a tool for empathy and transformation guides both his on-screen work and his efforts as founder of Quiet Hand Productions, which develops “conscious content” films designed to uplift and inspire audiences.
The board chose Giancarlo Esposito because of his ability to spark meaningful dialogue around creativity, identity and purpose — topics that feel especially relevant to CU Boulder’s campus community. His body of work invites audiences to think critically about morality, power and the roles we play in shaping our world.
Esposito’s career has defied convention: from stage to screen, from art-house cinema to major franchises, he has navigated Hollywood while staying grounded in empathy and authenticity. “We see his story as a powerful example of perseverance and reinvention — one that encourages students to embrace their individuality and pursue their passions with intention,” said Cooper Baldwin, chairman of the Distinguished Speakers Board.
Tickets for “An Evening with Giancarlo Esposito” are $2 for students, $8 for CU faculty and staff, and $15 for the general public. Doors open at 6 p.m. Additional handling fees may apply. Tickets are available for purchase online.
About the Distinguished Speakers Board
The Distinguished Speakers Board’s mission is to cultivate a diversity of thought in the student body and the surrounding community by bringing speakers who engage and challenge society through their actions and ideas. Ultimately, DSB strives to create a more thoughtful and aware campus and community.
The board, composed entirely of CU Boulder students, works to connect the campus with global voices across culture, politics, science, the arts and more. Past speakers have included Anderson Cooper, Trevor Noah, Garry Kasparov, Hank Green, Chloe Kim and Jennette McCurdy. Each event provides students, faculty, staff and the Boulder community the chance to engage in conversations that expand perspectives and inspire action.