ActorBob Odenkirkhas joined the cast of the second season of FX’sThe Bear,Varietyhas reported. The details about his characters are kept tightly under wraps but theBetter Call Saulalum will be part of the cast in a guest role. The latest iteration of the streamer’s hit dramedy is due in June.
The award-winning series follows Carmy, an award-winning chef from the world of fine dining who returns home to Chicago afterthe death of his older brotherto run his family’s Italian sandwich shop. We see him navigating the business as he deals with debts, a rundown kitchen, and an unruly staff. The series got an instant renewal after the first season premiered to fan favor and critical acclaim.
Upon its premiere, the series went on to become FX’s most-watched half-hour series gathering many accolades for its direction and performances. Theseries bagged a nominationfor Best Comedy Series at the Critics' Choice Awards and Golden Globe Awards. Further,Jeremy Allen Whitewho plays Carmy, won Best Actor in a Comedy Series at the Critics' Choice, Golden Globe Awards, and Screen Actors Guild Awards. Furthermore,Ayo Edebiri,who plays Sydney, a sous chef under Carmy, bagged the nomination for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series at the Critics' Choice Awards, while the ensemble cast was nominated for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series at the SAG Awards.
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After wrapping up the 13-year-long stint of playing criminal lawyer Saul Goodman onBreaking BadandBetter Call Saul,Odenkirk currently stars in AMC’s dark comedyLucky Hankas a college English teacher coping with a midlife crisis. The actor bagged numerous Emmy nominations forBetter Call Saulwhich will compete at the Emmys for the last time this year, for the second installment of its sixth and final season. While the actor has a number of titles under his belt his notable credits includeNobody,UndoneandNebraska,I Think You Should Leave With Tim Robinson,andLittle Women.
The Team behindThe Bear
The comedy-drama is created byChristopher Storerand casts White as Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto,Ebon Moss-Bachrachas Richard “Richie” Jerimovich, Edebiri as Sydney Adamu,Lionel Boyceas Marcus,Liza Colón-Zayasas Tina,Abby Elliottas Natalie “Sugar” Berzatto, along withEdwin Lee Gibsonas Ebraheim,José Cervantesas Angel,Oliver Plattas Jimmy Cicero,Corey Hendrixas Gary,Richard Esterasas Manny,Chris Witaskeas Pete,and more.
The BearSeason 2 will drop sometime in June. You can check out the trailer below:
