https://movieweb.com A young chef from the fine dining world returns to Chicago to run his family's sandwich shop. Sat, 05 Aug 2023 21:30:25 GMT en-US hourly 60 Jeremy Allen White has quickly made a name for himself as a lead actor in The Bear. Though the actor initially rose to fame as Lip Gallagher on Shameless, White has shot to superstardom as Carmen 'Carmy' Berzatto in his FX/Hulu cooking drama.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 21:30:25 GMT https://movieweb.com/whats-next-for-jeremy-allen-white/ Season 2 of FX's The Bear blew everyone's expectations out of the water, delivering on the promise of more stressful culinary action while also taking its time to breathe and slowly unwrap the human emotions behind its loudest characters. The Bear also expands its amazing cast, bringing in Jaime Lee Curtis, Bob Odenkirk, Will Poulter, and Robert Townsend. But the most notable addition to Season 2 comes from Molly Gordon, who portrays Claire, a character that completely shifts the dynamic of the new season.

]]> Fri, 04 Aug 2023 23:30:24 GMT https://movieweb.com/the-bear-critics-wrong-about-claire/ As soon as The Bear was released, it became an instant hit with both critics and audiences around the world. The fast-paced story of a Chicago steak-sandwich joint that expands into more with its complex, entertaining characters has made this show one of the most highly appraised shows in recent memory. Mainly following Carmen (Jeremy Allen White), every character in the show delivers unique, impactful performances that bounce off of each other perfectly. With Season 2 recently being released, here's a look back on the best moments of the first season that took the TV world by storm.

]]> Mon, 31 Jul 2023 00:01:13 GMT https://movieweb.com/the-bear-season-one-best-moments/ The Bear is an FX TV show, streaming on Hulu, that centers around a young chef, Carmen, who takes over the family restaurant when his brother dies. Prior to this, he had been a successful chef at a Michelin-starred restaurant in New York City. Returning to Chicago to run the Original Beef of Chicagoland creates a stark contrast between his past and present. Despite his obvious talent as a chef, star Jeremy Allen White – speaking to W Magazine – says that Carmen is “a fish out of water” in this more casual restaurant. This is made worse by kitchen staff who are reluctant to work and family drama that threatens to boil over at any second.

]]> Fri, 28 Jul 2023 00:11:08 GMT https://movieweb.com/the-bear-cast-other-roles/ If there is one show on air today that captures the essence of what it's like to work in a professional kitchen, it is, without a doubt, the FX original The Bear. Premiering on FX on Hulu in June 2022, this American drama television series created by Christopher Storer perfectly encapsulates the stress of a struggling family-owned shop nestled in the heart of Chicago. The series has garnered a great deal of critical acclaim since it premiered at has been nominated for 13 Prime Time Emmys, including Outstanding Drama.

]]> Thu, 27 Jul 2023 22:00:26 GMT https://movieweb.com/the-bear-how-the-fx-show-turns-cooking-into-fiery-drama/ With the success that The Bear has gained in both seasons one and two, we can expect and hope that there will be plenty more to come. Since writing is on hold right now due to the strike, we have time to think about what season three can hold for these beloved characters and what they might be up to by the time we see them again. Something this show has excelled at is the character development and focus on side characters, making you care about them and long for a backstory or a strong plot line. In season two, we got two character-focused episodes with Marcus in "Honeydew" and Richie in "Forks". They were both greatly accepted and, honestly, much needed for depth and growth for both characters.

]]> Sun, 23 Jul 2023 13:00:24 GMT https://movieweb.com/the-bear-characters-more-screentime-season-3/ The Bear season two was released with a bang and garnered even more hype than the first season, and rightfully so. The series follows a fine dining chef named Carmy who returns home to Chicago after his older brother Mikey kills himself, taking it upon himself to run the restaurant that his brother left behind.

]]> Fri, 21 Jul 2023 18:00:23 GMT https://movieweb.com/the-bear-best-looking-food-season-2/ Hulu's series The Bear has received critical acclaim and praise for its honest and realistic depiction of the chaos and stress that comes with working in a professional kitchen. The series follows former gourmet chef Carmen "Carmy" Berzatto (Jeremy Allen White) as he takes over his deceased brother Mikey's sandwich shop, The Original Beef of Chicagoland, following his suicide. The show does a great job at not just depicting life in the restaurant industry, but also sheds light on the substance abuse and mental health issues that many chefs face in a high-stress and demanding environment. The Bear fully immerses you into the mind of the cook, sometimes to an anxiety-inducing extent.

]]> Mon, 17 Jul 2023 20:23:00 GMT https://movieweb.com/the-bear-best-food-dishes/ The Bear separates itself from other dramas with its fast pacing, gripping performances, and peculiar setting of a small sandwich shop in Chicago. Although technically a drama, the explosive rhythm, and intensity give an adrenaline rush similar to an action film. The pacing here is reminiscent of the feeling throughout the Safdie brothers’ Uncut Gems or Damien Chazelle’s Whiplash. Comparatively, the shorter episodic medium of the series makes the narrative a little less exhaustive than a feature-length film while still giving the viewer the ability to binge-watch if so inclined.

]]> Mon, 17 Jul 2023 00:55:19 GMT https://movieweb.com/the-bear-best-characters-ranked/ The Bear is a drama series created by Christopher Storer and premiered in 2022 on FX on Hulu. The series stars Jeremy Allen White, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Ayo Edebiri, Lionel Boyce, Liza Colón-Zayas, and Abby Elliott. It has received a lot of critical acclaim for the way it captures the intensity of the food industry. The Bear achieved the rare accomplishment of a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score, dealing with the concepts of mental illness and grief in a moving way. The cast is incredibly impressive, bringing life and dimension to their characters, with Variety's review of the series specifically praising White's performance.

]]> Sat, 15 Jul 2023 02:41:19 GMT https://movieweb.com/shows-like-the-bear/ There were some rather awesome guest stars that showed up in the second season of The Bear, and among them is Hollywood icon Jamie Lee Curtis. The appearance comes just months after Curtis won her first Oscar for her role in A24's acclaimed movie Everything Everywhere All at Once. While that kind of big win would make Curtis in high demand, giving her no shortage of offers on potential next roles, she was quick to accept a part in Season 2 of The Bear. The role is perhaps the most significant of the new characters of the series with Curtis playing Donna Berzatto, the mother of Jeremy Allen White's Carmy.

]]> Mon, 10 Jul 2023 02:25:56 GMT https://movieweb.com/the-bear-jlc-role-almost-another-person/ The Bear is one of Hulu’s biggest and best original shows. It stars Jeremy Allen White, who you might recognize from Shameless, as Carmy, a talented chef who returns to Chicago after the tragic death of his brother and takes over his restaurant. The restaurant in question is called The Beef, and it serves a Chicago staple, Italian beef sandwiches, which are a far cry from the Michelin starred work Carmy had been doing before. While he is determined to do right by his brother, Carmy struggles with the disparity between the restaurant he left behind and his new reality of small business ownership.

]]> Sun, 09 Jul 2023 22:31:19 GMT https://movieweb.com/the-bear-true-story/ The Bear was one of the biggest surprises of last year, having a great first season, creating expectations for season two, and getting everyone to say “Yes, chef!” while cooking at home. The show has made an even better second season, full of heart, digging deeper into the characters and showing the nightmare that opening a restaurant can be. Here is every episode of season two, ranked.

]]> Sun, 09 Jul 2023 14:30:19 GMT https://movieweb.com/the-bear-every-episode-of-season-2-ranked/ If you find yourself watching The Bear and loving every episode and wanting something more, something similar to the series, but you can’t wait until season three, you might find yourself looking for something that matches what The Bear accomplished. Movies and shows that match the hype and drawn-out cooking scenes that sucked you into the HULU show, plus the found family aspect that made you appreciate each character.

]]> Sat, 08 Jul 2023 16:00:18 GMT https://movieweb.com/movies-and-tv-shows-if-you-loved-the-bear/ Following an award-winning premiere season, The Bear returned to Hulu with a star-studded roster of guest stars. The sophomore season of the critically acclaimed series welcomed back its core cast, led by Jeremy Allen White as Chef Carmy Berzatto, and welcomed in Jamie Lee Curtis, Bob Odenkirk, Sarah Paulson, John Mulaney, and Gillian Jacobs in guest roles, with Molly Gordon joining the cast in a recurring role and Jon Bernthal reprising the role of Carmy's brother Michael.

]]> Tue, 04 Jul 2023 20:03:39 GMT https://movieweb.com/the-bear-casting-director-on-adding-jamie-lee-curtis-bob-odenkirk-and-others-as-season-2-guest-stars/ In an interview with The New York Times, Ebon Moss-Bachrach defends his character, Richie Jerimovich, saying to go easy on him and not call the brash character a dirt bag because he’s sensitive. If you got a chance to watch season two of The Bear, you know that Richie has shed that dirtbag layer throughout the 10 episodes of the sophomore season and has become the new and improved Richie Jerimovich that we can now proudly say that we support. Season two of this extremely successful Hulu show did a great job of giving the spotlight to side characters and developing their stories more in order for the audience to become more attached.

]]> Sun, 02 Jul 2023 14:30:19 GMT https://movieweb.com/the-bear-ebon-moss-bachrach-highlight-season-two/ Warning: This article contains spoilers for The Bear Season 2.

]]> Sat, 01 Jul 2023 20:31:19 GMT https://movieweb.com/the-bear-season-2-guest-stars/ This article contains spoilers for The Bear Season TwoThe hit HULU and FX show, The Bear, is back for a second season, and many people were curious leading up to the much-anticipated release of the sophomore season if it was going to live up to the hype. Rest assured, it certainly does. Season two of this wildly popular series did the right thing by moving forward with an additional ten episodes, taking the audience away from the chaotic kitchen scenes we experienced in season one and instead slowing it down and focusing on each individual character. It’s amazing, but every character in this show gets more development in season two, making you care about them more than you did in the first season.

]]> Sat, 01 Jul 2023 14:00:20 GMT https://movieweb.com/the-bear-season-two-lived-up-to-the-hype/ Warning: This articles contains spoilers for The Bear Season 2.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 18:00:18 GMT https://movieweb.com/the-bear-season-2-mvp-character/ Every once in a while, we see art that portrays life so accurately, that we can’t help but feel called out. The Bear, which can be streamed on Hulu, is one such piece of art. The Bear is a workplace comedy-drama that feels all too familiar if you’ve ever worked in the restaurant industry, and we’re going to spend the duration of this article pointing out 10 instances in which the portrayal of day-to-day operations at a busy and struggling restaurant are 100% spot on.

]]> Thu, 29 Jun 2023 14:00:18 GMT https://movieweb.com/the-bear-gets-right-about-the-restaurant-industry/ During a recent interview with Variety, star Jon Bernthal discussed returning for the second season of The Bear and the "tense" dinner scene with Bob Odenkirk. In "Fishes," (the sixth episode of the second season of The Bear), viewers are taken back to the Berzatto family's previous Christmas. The episode features Jamie Lee Curtis, Bob Odenkirk, John Mulaney, and Sarah Paulson and sees Bernthal return to play Carmy's (played by Jeremy Allen White) late brother Michael.

]]> Wed, 28 Jun 2023 21:53:41 GMT https://movieweb.com/the-bears-jon-bernthal-discussed-coming-back-for-season-2-and-the-tense-dinner-scene-with-bob-odenkirk/ As reported by PEOPLE, star Jamie Lee Curtis recently opened up about joining The Bear for its second season and called part in the Hulu series "the role of a lifetime." As noted by the outlet, Sunday on Instragram, the Everything Everywhere All at Once star reflected on her character in the second season of the comedy-drama and revealed how she ended up being a part of the Hulu show.

]]> Mon, 26 Jun 2023 19:48:44 GMT https://movieweb.com/jamie-lee-curtis-just-knew-shed-join-the-cast-of-the-bear/ While his own Italian sandwich shop directly inspired the hit drama series The Bear, Chris Zucchero has his reasons for why he avoids watching it. The series is created by Christopher Storer, a lifelong friend of Zucchero's who was inspired by the story of his Chicago restaurant, Mr. Beef. Around 90% of the show is shot in the Chicago sandwich shop and Zucchero even has a cameo in the pilot episode interacting with series lead Jeremy Allen White.

]]> Sat, 24 Jun 2023 15:56:46 GMT https://movieweb.com/the-bear-shop-owner-cant-watch/ Last summer, Hulu released one of the best shows of the year, The Bear. The Bear follows a fine-dining chef named Carmy, who goes back home to Chicago after his older brother dies and leaves him the family restaurant. Throughout the first season, we see Carmy learn how to lead a full-service crew when they’re not used to his style of work, and there are plenty of moments where the chefs clash and problems arise. Throughout the first eight episodes, you learn to love the characters that pop up in every episode, especially the side characters that don’t have as many lines as Carmy, Sydney, or Richie.

]]> Fri, 23 Jun 2023 18:30:19 GMT https://movieweb.com/the-bear-every-episode-from-season-one-ranked/ Let him cook! Unleash your culinary creativity in this deliciously addictive The Bear web game. Coming quickly following the release of The Bear season two, the innovative studio In Return has transformed the cooking exploits of Jeremy Allen White’s intense chef Carmen "Carmy" Berzatto into a delectable take on the show's rich narrative.

]]> Fri, 23 Jun 2023 14:00:36 GMT https://movieweb.com/the-bear-web-game/ The second season of The Bear has arrived on Hulu, and it couldn't have had a better first reaction with the critics at Rotten Tomatoes. It has pulled in a perfect score of 100% on the Tomatometer, garnering a positive review from every critic who has reviewed the new season at this point. That matches the first season, which also garnered (and still holds) a perfect score with Rotten Tomatoes critics. The audience scores are also very high, as season 2 currently sits at 93%, up a notch from season 1's current score of 91%.

]]> Thu, 22 Jun 2023 23:23:33 GMT https://movieweb.com/the-bear-season-2-rotten-tomatoes/ A new teaser for the second season of FX and Hulu’s critically acclaimed comedy drama The Bear teases hard work and more stress as Jeremy Allen White’s Carmen "Carmy" Berzatto and his crew strive for a new beginning. Released via social media, the teaser offers a further glimpse at the show’s return, which is all set to land on the streaming platform on June 22, 2023. Check out the latest look at The Bear season two below.

]]> Fri, 02 Jun 2023 12:57:10 GMT https://movieweb.com/the-bear-season-2-premiere-date/ The new trailer for the second season of The Bear tells us to “remember the name” as the footage teases the return of the critically acclaimed FX comedy drama. Released courtesy of FX Networks, the trailer teases more of the award-winning storytelling and central performances that saw the first season of The Bear become a hugely successful cultural phenomenon. Check out the newly released trailer for The Bear season two below.

]]> Mon, 15 May 2023 18:15:08 GMT https://movieweb.com/the-bear-season-2-trailer/ Molly Gordon is the latest addition to The Bear's season two cast. News broke last week that Bob Odenkirk will also appear in the upcoming season of the popular FX series. Details surrounding Gordon's character remain unknown, but according to Deadline, she will have an important recurring role. The anticipated second season premieres this June.

]]> Fri, 05 May 2023 22:18:12 GMT https://movieweb.com/molly-gordon-joins-the-bears-sophomore-season-cast/ After the enormous success of its first season, The Bear is set to return for a second batch of episodes to the FX's and Hulu's screen, and it will include one of the stars of the moment, Bob Odenkirk, right after the end of Better Call Saul (via Variety).

]]> Thu, 27 Apr 2023 00:25:27 GMT https://movieweb.com/bob-odenkirk-joins-the-bear-season-2/ The Bear is a comedy-drama television series that premiered on Hulu on June 23, 2022. Created by Christopher Storer, it stars Jeremy Allen White, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Ayo Edebiri, Lionel Boyce, Liza Colon-Zayas, and Abby Elliott. The series follows a young chef, Carmy, from the fine dining world, who returns home to Chicago to run his family’s Itallian beef sandwich shop following his older brother’s suicide. In the aftermath of his brother’s death, Carmy must juggle the left-behind debts, a rundown kitchen, and an unruly staff.

]]> Mon, 24 Apr 2023 21:30:17 GMT https://movieweb.com/the-bear-cast-characters/ YThe 95th Academy Awards was a huge night of historic wins and celebration of Hollywood’s most lauded projects from the preceding year. During the ceremony, FX Networks premiered its first look into season two of the award-winning hit series, The Bear. The 30-second teaser features The Bear’s ensemble cast, including Jeremy Allen White and breakout star Ayo Edebiri, and confirmed that the next season is slated to premiere June 2023.

]]> Mon, 13 Mar 2023 21:59:24 GMT https://movieweb.com/fx-the-bear-season-2-teaser/ Ayo Edebiri is a rising star in the entertainment industry. She recently earned a Critics Choice nomination for her role in FX's The Bear, where she played the character of sous chef Sydney Adamu. Per Deadline, Edebiri is now set to join the cast of Marvel's Thunderbolts, a film directed by Jake Schreier and written by Black Widow's Eric Pearson. The film will bring together a team of anti-heroes and villains from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. However, the specifics of the plot and Edebiri's character have not yet been revealed. Fans are excited to see Edebiri take on this new role and how she will add her unique talent to the film.

]]> Fri, 27 Jan 2023 16:57:37 GMT https://movieweb.com/the-bear-ayo-edebiri-joins-thunderbolts-cast/ The second season of The Bear has gotten its release window along with word that season 2 will be longer than what was originally planned. Deadline reports that the hit FX series is set to return early this summer, though an exact date has yet to be revealed. Also noted is that season 2 has been bumped up to 10 episodes, an increase of two more episodes from the season's initial order of eight.

]]> Fri, 13 Jan 2023 02:07:29 GMT https://movieweb.com/the-bear-summer-2023/ The Bear had an incredible first-season run. Jeremy Allen White's win for Best Actor in Television, Musical, or Comedy, during tonight's Golden Globes is the most recent addition to the series' accumulating praise. White stars in the critically acclaimed series as James Beard Award-winning chef Carmen "Camy" Berzatto, who returns to his native Chicago to take over his late brother's restaurant.

]]> Wed, 11 Jan 2023 02:33:36 GMT https://movieweb.com/jeremy-allen-white-wins-golden-globe-the-bear/ The Bear season 2 is sure to be an exciting journey for fans, thanks to the latest teaser from creator Christopher Storer. Jeremy Allen White leads the show as Carmen Berzatto, a James Beard Award-winning chef, determined to make something of his newfound wealth and create a successful restaurant after learning of the generous sum left behind by his late brother Michael in the first season finale. He has his sous chef Sydney (Ayo Edebiri) at his side to offer support and guidance as they face new challenges together. As Carmy wrestles with the weight of responsibility on his shoulders and strives to open this new venture, fans can expect plenty of emotional moments, suspenseful plotlines, and unexpected twists in these upcoming episodes.

]]> Thu, 05 Jan 2023 20:10:05 GMT https://movieweb.com/storyline-for-the-bear-season-2/ It's a common TV trope for two single characters to fall in love. Still, the comedy-drama The Bear challenges typical clichés by showing a platonic relationship between Jeremy Allen White's character, Carmy, and Ayo Edebiri's character, Sydney. The two have powerful chemistry, starting when they attended culinary school to tap into their roles as chefs in a struggling Chicago restaurant. Jeremy Allen White spoke with Variety on the "competitive" nature of their relationship:

]]> Wed, 04 Jan 2023 22:45:50 GMT https://movieweb.com/the-bear-actors-show-doesnt-need-romance/ Working in a kitchen is not an uncommon job, but those who've experienced life in 'the thunderdome," know the stressful environment of a kitchen. Hulu's series The Bear gets almost every aspect of that life correct, from the kitchen terms like, "yes, chef" and "hands" to the chaotic and fast-paced environment that sometimes feels impossible to keep up with. Moreover, the show amazingly depicts the ups and downs of work in a professional kitchen plus the mental health struggle and substance addictions that many real-life cooks face. The Bear stars Jeremy Allen White as Carmy, a culinary trained chef, inheriting a small restaurant from his older brother following his suicide, and working with a colorful cast of characters to keep the business running while coming to terms with his own trauma and grief.

]]> Tue, 27 Sep 2022 16:00:16 GMT https://movieweb.com/the-bear-actors-chef-training/ The Bear left fans everywhere calling their loved one's "Chef," and drinking out of large stock plastic cups. Indeed, the Hulu original topped charts and gained a fan base weeks after its pilot release earlier this year. Shameless star Jeremy Allen White plays the award-winning chef Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto, who just inherited his late brother's sandwich shop in the inner city of Chicago. With a cast of lovable misfits playing the kitchen crew, including Ebon Moss-Bachrach (The Punisher, Girls), Ayo Edebiri (Dickinson, What We Do in the Shadows), and Liza Colon-Zayas (Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, In Treatment).

]]> Mon, 26 Sep 2022 16:00:14 GMT https://movieweb.com/the-bear-gentrification/ There are few settings in this world nearly as hectic and forehead vein-popping as a modern American kitchen. The chaos found interlinked in the uniformity of restaurant staff is something worth studying en masse, and the culture dwelling in these back-of-the-madhouse families provides something fascinating to be explored not only in communication but also the lack of it.

]]> Sun, 04 Sep 2022 15:43:14 GMT https://movieweb.com/the-bear-anxiety-grief-tv/ Spoiler Warning: The Bear Season One

]]> Sun, 14 Aug 2022 12:16:14 GMT https://movieweb.com/the-bear-season-2-storylines/ Spoiler Warning: The Bear Season One

]]> Wed, 10 Aug 2022 23:21:14 GMT https://movieweb.com/the-bear-season-2-everything-we-know/ The Bear, FX on Hulu’s new overnight success, has caused a ripple of sensation across the internet since its premiere last month. Released in a rapid splurge of eight half-hour episodes, the show about a struggling Chicago sandwich shop is as intense as any Safdie brothers film. At a time when every series feels like it’s gone on for a season too long, The Bear’s rapid-fire ferocity is what makes it so extraordinary.

]]> Sun, 17 Jul 2022 12:30:14 GMT https://movieweb.com/the-bear-shows-intensity-of-the-food-industry/ There's going to be more of The Bear where season 1 came from. After debuting on the FX hub on Hulu near the end of June, the workplace drama series has officially been renewed for a second season. Per Deadline, the news of the renewal was announced with a statement by FX Entertainment President Eric Schrier.

]]> Sat, 16 Jul 2022 10:15:14 GMT https://movieweb.com/the-bear-renewed-season-2/ Everyone likes food, but few understand the unbelievably complex processes that underlay their favorite culinary creations. Of course, there is the production side of things and all the folks who tirelessly strive to harvest all the meat and produce that populate this nation's bountiful grocery store shelves. Once that food has already been processed, a whole new batch of hard workers is made to craft the vittles with which Americans stuff their faces: restaurant workers. Overworked, underpaid, and oftentimes abused, restaurant employees are behind the scenes making life a little more delicious.

]]> Wed, 13 Jul 2022 16:40:14 GMT https://movieweb.com/hulu-the-bear-real-experience-restaurant-workers/ The Bear, an FX on Hulu original series that debuted on June 23, 2022, has already garnered much attention. The show follows the trials and tribulations of a James Beard Award-winning young chef named Carmen "Carmy" Berzatto, who is portrayed by Jeremy Allen White (Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Shameless). He returns to his hometown of Chicago to take over a restaurant that belongs to his late brother called The Original Beef of Chicagoland.

]]> Mon, 11 Jul 2022 16:36:30 GMT https://movieweb.com/the-bear-carmen-berzatto-jeremy-allen-white/