Bold headline: Even a Better Call Saul alum isn’t immune to the hustle—he quit Amazon delivery work to chase his next big break. And yes, he’s still chasing acting gigs, just not at the expense of his health.
John Christian Love, known for his role in Better Call Saul, confirmed to Page Six on Tuesday that he stepped away from his Amazon delivery job a few days prior. He’s now exploring other non-acting positions while he continues to audition for acting parts. He explained that the long rural routes were taking a toll on his body, especially given his scoliosis and Scheuermann’s disease, which bring chronic back pain.
Love, 35, described the Amazon gig as just the latest chapter in a longer journey. He noted that acting hasn’t paid the bills on its own—even with his 11-episode stint on the show—and that he’s always balanced acting with regular jobs. He emphasizes that he gives 110 percent to every role and every day job alike, highlighting his dedication to both crafts.
The Santa Fe University of Art and Design alumnus shared that he’s had to work steady jobs throughout his life while pursuing his passion for film and television. He recalled a high-profile moment when he was cast in Lone Wolf alongside Brian Cranston, Lily Gladstone, and Chet Hanks, only for filming to be halted in February 2025 due to financial troubles. He says he was never paid for that project, describing it as a rare case where a production company ran out of money.
What keeps him going, he says, is a personal motivator: the memory of his brother, who passed away while working a day job. He insists he’s not choosing a life of “just a job”; he’s doing it for his loved ones and for his own dreams.
Love remains connected with former colleagues like Rhea Seehorn but isn’t seeking favors. He wants his work to speak for itself and hopes it will open doors organically. He’s continued to audition for roles, including a project titled Southern Bastards and a Snowfall spin-off, but ultimately envisions a leading role in a feature film or a steady series gig.
When asked about his ideal next step, he said he’d welcome a leading role in a feature—whether in a big-budget release or a smaller, character-driven project.
For readers curious about the broader talent landscape, Love’s experience echoes a common truth: creative careers often require balancing passion with practical work, resilience, and the protection of one’s health. And it raises a timely question: should visibility or fame be a prerequisite for fair opportunities, or should sustained hard work and perseverance be recognized regardless of spotlight?
Love isn’t questioning whether he’ll return to acting—only when. He emphasizes that his craft remains a core part of who he is, even as he pays the bills. He previously shared his day-job reality on Reddit, revealing that he’s delivered packages for Amazon, and that he’s held positions as a mail carrier and a seasonal driver for FedEx and UPS, underscoring the ordinary-to-extraordinary arc many actors navigate on the path to a breakthrough.
