John Christian Love, the actor who played Ernesto on the hit series Better Call Saul, has stunned fans by revealing he's now delivering packages for Amazon—and his brutal honesty about Hollywood's harsh realities is going viral.
In a candid Reddit post that's sparked widespread discussion, Love shared: "Just so you know, I'm the actor who played 'Ernesto/Ernie' in Better Call Saul, and I'm out here delivering packages too! It's tough, but we take it one delivery at a time."
But this isn't just a temporary gig. Love, who has been acting since at least 2010 with roles in Friday Night Lights and Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, revealed the crushing truth behind his career shift.
"I haven't given up, it's just really slow right now," Love explained. "And Better Call Saul didn't lead to the big break I hoped for. I worked on a major film with Lily Gladstone and Bryan Cranston, but the project ran out of money, and I never got paid."
The revelation about the unpaid film work—which prompted an apology from Bryan Cranston himself—highlights the precarious nature of Hollywood success, even for actors with recognizable credits.
John Christian Love appears in the 2021 short film 'Away'. Unit 202 Films
Love's transition to delivery work isn't new—he's worked for multiple carriers including USPS, FedEx, and UPS—but his comparison of these jobs is eye-opening. "All of those were better than Amazon," he wrote, citing "constant route changes, poor vans, no real culture or benefits, high turnover, and more."
Despite appearing in 11 episodes of the acclaimed Better Call Saul as Jimmy McGill's loyal friend, Love found himself back in the gig economy. "I'm tired of waiting for opportunities," he admitted, adding that he's planning to start his own projects but needs income in the meantime.
What makes Love's story particularly resonant is his refusal to sugarcoat reality. When praised for doing "something ordinary," he responded that he's "never stopped doing regular things, despite what people might think"—a stark reminder that most actors don't live the glamorous lifestyle Hollywood portrays.
Yet through it all, Love maintains a surprising optimism: "I hope everyone can pursue their passions" and avoid being "stuck in a mundane 9-5 routine." His story serves as both a cautionary tale about the entertainment industry's instability and an inspiring example of resilience in the face of disappointment.
