‘Better Call Saul’ star quits Amazon job, already busy hunting for next non-acting gig
The “Better Call Saul” actor who revealed he used to drive a delivery truck for Amazon has quit and is looking for a new position — all while continuing to pursue new acting roles.
John Christian Love spoke exclusively to Page Six on Tuesday after his Reddit post about his delivery gig went viral.
“Just a quick update – I actually quit Amazon a few days ago,” he shared, noting that he is currently interviewing for other non-tenured jobs and filled in several roles before giving notice.
“The country lanes were destroying my body,” he explained, referring to his pre-existing health issues from scoliosis and Scheuermann’s disease, a condition that causes back pain.
However, Love, 35, called the post “the latest chapter” in his “greatest story.”
“Acting never pays the bills alone — not even 11 episodes of ‘Better Call Saul,'” he said. I’ve been grinding the normal jobs, and giving 110 percent to all of them, just like I do with every role.”
The actor – who studied film at the now-closed Santa Fe University of Art and Design – explained that he had to work constantly throughout his life while pursuing his passion for art.
“I have never been able to continue doing it alone,” she said. “I’ve always had day jobs.”
Love shared that he had high hopes when he starred in the movie “Lone Wolf” with Brian Cranston, Lily Gladstone and Chet Hanks, only that the project will stop filming in February 2025 due to financial problems.
Love said he was never paid for his film work.
“This turns out to be one of those weird situations where a production company runs out of money,” he said.
Love shared that his real motivation to continue chasing his Hollywood dreams was the loss of his brother, who died while working at his day job.
“I don’t work and that’s all, and the end of my life,” he said. “No, I have to do it for all the people I love.”
Although Love keeps in touch with her exes like Rhea Seehorn, she never asks for any favors and doesn’t plan on it.
“I don’t want to be like, ‘Wow, would you be so kind to me?’ I like my work, I just want it to speak for itself. And, you know, let that do justice,” he said.
Love continues to audition for roles, and recently tried out for a show called “Southern Bastards,” and the upcoming series “Snowfall.” But Love would want to play a role in a feature film or become a series regular on a TV show.
“I would love a movie where I am the leading man in the movie, even if it is B-list, C-list,” he said.
Love hopes someone will hear his story and give him a shot at his next big break, referring to how “Cosby Show” alum Geoffrey Owens landed a job after a video of him working at Trader Joe’s went viral.
In love, it’s not a matter of “if” he’ll return to acting — but “when.”
“That’s what I like,” she said, “But I still have to pay the bills.”
Last month, Love shared a post on Reddit revealing that he was driving a delivery truck for a business owned by Jeff Bezos.
“I want you to know that as the actor who brought you the character ‘Ernesto/Ernie’ on Better Call Saul, I’m out here bringing you!” Love wrote. “Sad. But 1 delivery at a time. Bless you there!”
Love shared in the post that he has also worked as a mail carrier, a FedEx driver, and a seasonal UPS driver.
“My hope is that everyone will do what they love, and not let anyone give them a 9-5 slave,” he said.
Prior to her role with Bob Odenkirk, Love appeared in 13 episodes of “Friday Night Lights” and the 2016 films “Whiskey Tango Foxtrot” and “Independence Day: Resurgence.”
