In El Camino, Todd Alquist looks significantly different from his appearance in Breaking Bad. The reason for this change is due to the six-year gap between filming and the fact that El Camino was filmed in secret over 50 days, allowing little time for Jesse Plemons to undergo any radical weight loss. However, an in-universe explanation is that El Camino is told from Jesse's perspective, which could distort how characters like Todd are portrayed.

Additionally, Jesse Plemons' evolution as a character actor since playing Todd in Breaking Bad is reflected in his appearance in El Camino. Despite these differences, Jesse Plemons' performance in El Camino deepens the significance of Todd's impact on Jesse's life.