‘The Bear’ Cast Interview: Do Brutal Mentors Create Exceptional People?
Javier Ibarreche from 'De Estreno' interviewed Jeremy Allen White and Abby Elliott
The Bear is a drama series that premiered in 2022. It currently has two seasons, and a third season has been confirmed. The story follows Carmen ‘Carmy’ Berzatto, a young chef from the fine dining world who returns to Chicago to take over his family’s sandwich shop after a tragic death.
The series follows Carmy’s efforts to manage the restaurant’s high-pressure environment while dealing with his emotional struggles. He faces challenges in modernizing the shop, managing difficult staff, and maintaining family relationships, all while aiming for culinary excellence.
First poster for ‘THE BEAR’ Season 2 – premiering on June 22. pic.twitter.com/ZeSQgDmNfL
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Javier Ibarreche from ‘De Estreno’ interviewed Jeremy Allen White, who plays Carmy, and Abby Elliott, who plays Natalie ‘Sugar’ Berzatto. The interview brought up some really interesting questions and answers, like whether having incredibly tough and demanding mentors truly creates exceptional people, or if the pressure is just too much. They also discussed if the pain and passion for their art are what shape them into the artists they are.
Audience Reception
The Bear has been highly praised by both critics and audiences. Viewers appreciate the show’s realistic portrayal of the restaurant industry, engaging character development, and intense storytelling. Jeremy Allen White’s performance as Carmy has been particularly noted for its depth and authenticity.
The Bear has received significant recognition and several prestigious awards since its debut, such as:
Emmy Awards 2024: 23 Nominations
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Emmy Awards 2023:
- Outstanding Comedy Series
- Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series (Jeremy Allen White)
- Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series (Ebon Moss-Bachrach)
- Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series (Ayo Edebiri)
- Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series (Christopher Storer for the episode ‘System’)
- Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy or Drama Series (Half-Hour) and Animation (Episode ‘Review’)
Golden Globe Awards 2024:
- Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy
- Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy (Jeremy Allen White)
- Best Supporting Actress in a Television Series (Ayo Edebiri)
Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards 2024:
- Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series
- Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series (Jeremy Allen White)
Film Independent Spirit Awards 2023:
- Best New Scripted Series