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Elle
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Elle
The Guest Stars Everyone's Talking About in 'The Bear' Season 4
Spoilers below. The Bear loves introducing guest stars almost as much as it loves a good montage. Despite their limited screen time, these cameos have become an integral part of the FX dramedy's story, which follows Carmen Berzatto (Jeremy Allen White), Sydney Adamu (Ayo Edebiri), Richie Jerimovich (Ebon Moss-Bachrach), and their cohort as they launch a Chicago fine-dining restaurant known as The try not to kill one another in the process. Season 4 welcomes several new additions, with heavy-hitting talent filling out additional branches on the Berzatto, Fak, and Adamu family trees. Here's who to look out for as you watch. You know her from: Till, The Piano Lesson, The Harder They Fall, and Station Eleven She plays: Chantel, Sydney's older cousin, whom Sydney visits to get her hair braided in episode 4, 'Worms.' She has a teenage daughter named TJ. You know her from: She's a newcomer! She plays: TJ, Chantel's teenage daughter. During episode 4, TJ and Sydney bond whilst discussing sleepovers—real and figurative—and doctoring up some Hamburger Helper. You know her from: Room, Avengers: Endgame, Captain Marvel, and Lessons in Chemistry. She plays: The infamous Francie Fak, sister to Neil, Teddy, and Sammy Fak. For years, she's had a long-running feud with Natalie 'Sugar' Berzatto, the source of which we don't learn until episode 7. When the two former friends finally reunite at Tiffany and Frank's wedding, they eventually make up. You know him from: his acting in projects such as All in the Family and Sleepless in Seattle, as well as directing in films such as When Harry Met Sally, This Is Spinal Tap, Stand By Me, A Few Good Men, and more. He plays: Albert Schnurr, a business coach and consultant whom Ebra hires to help him create 'opportunity' within The Bear. You know him from: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, Dopesick, Black Mirror, The Chronicles of Narnia, Death of a Unicorn, and We're the Millers. He plays: Chef Luca, a pastry chef and former colleague of Carmy's who mentors Marcus in Copenhagen. In season 4, he joins The Bear's team as a stage. You know her from: Theater Camp, Booksmart, Shiva Baby, and Oh, Hi! She plays: Claire, Carmy's ex-girlfriend. The two grew up in each other's orbits, but their relationship ends badly in the season 2 finale. In season 3, she mostly appears in flashbacks, but in season 4, she re-enters Carmy's life when he shows up on her doorstep and (finally) apologizes. You know her from: her acting in Three Busy Debras, as well as her writing for Big Mouth, High Maintenance, and Miracle Workers. She plays: Claire's roommate Kelly, who begins dating Teddy Fak in season 4. You know him from: Pearl Harbor, Black Hawk Down, Oppenheimer, Trap, and Penny Dreadful. He plays: Frank, the fiancé of Tiffany—Richie's ex-wife—and soon-to-be step-father to Eva. You know her from: Community, Love, and Girls. She plays: Tiffany, Richie's ex-wife and mother to Eva. In season 4, she marries Frank. You know him from: The Punisher, Daredevil, King Richard, We Own This City, and The Walking Dead. He plays: Carmy and Natalie's late older brother, Mikey, who ran The Original Beef of Chicagoland before he died. He appears throughout seasons 1 through 4 in flashbacks. You know her from: Halloween, True Lies, Everything Everywhere All at Once, and Freaky Friday. She plays: Carmy, Natalie, and Mikey's mother, Donna, whose erratic behavior and implied alcoholism created an equally erratic upbringing for the Berzatto kids. You know him from: Better Call Saul, Breaking Bad, The Post, and Little Women. He plays: Lee, a business partner to Cicero and romantic partner to Donna. In season 3, we see a flashback of him tension at the Berzatto family dinner table. But, in season 4, we learn that Lee and Mikey largely reconciled in the months leading up to Mikey's death. Lately, Lee and Donna are working on becoming healthier functioning adults, 'learning to talk about [pain] before it builds up.' You know him from: His stand-up specials and variety shows (such as New in Town, The Comeback Kid, Baby J, and Everybody's Live with John Mulaney), Big Mouth, and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. He plays: Stevie, the romantic partner of Berzatto cousin Michelle. You know her from: American Horror Story, The People v. OJ Simpson: American Crime Story, Bird Box, 12 Years a Slave, and Ratched. She plays: Michelle, (biological) cousin to Carmy, Natalie, and Mikey. You know him from: Steve Jobs, Never Have I Ever, Mank, and She Said. He plays: A chef who used to work at Ever—and who tries to poach Sydney when he sets out to start his own restaurant after Ever closes. You know him from: his work creating and producing Billions, as well as writing Ocean's Thirteen, Rounders, and Solitary Man. He plays: Nicholas 'Computer' Marshall, one of Cicero's friends and a math wizard who literally 'computes' where the restaurant is overspending. You know him from: Dexter, The Expendables, and Skyline. He plays: David, a doorman and Tina's husband—as well as actress Liza Colón-Zayas's husband in real life. You know him from: his acting in The Parent 'Hood and Hollywood Shuffle, as well as his directing for films including Hollywood Shuffle, Eddie Murphy: Raw, and Meteor Man. He plays: Sydney's father, Emmanuel Adamu, who experiences a heart attack in season 4.
New York Post
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Here's every star-studded cameo in ‘The Bear' Season 4
'The Bear' is back with more star power than ever. The hit Hulu series returned for Season 4 on Wednesday and cooked up a delicious menu of cameo appearances. The famous faces joining Jeremy Allen White, Ayo Edebiri and Ebon Moss Bachrach this season include a mix of returning favorites and exciting newcomers. 17 Jeremy Allen White in 'The Bear.' 17 Ayo Edebiri in 'The Bear.' The Emmy Award-wining series is about Carmen 'Carmy' Berzatto (White), a chef from the fine-dining world, who returns to Chicago to helm his brother Mikey's (Jon Bernthal) sandwich shop after Mikey dies by suicide. In Season 4, Carmy and his staff including Sydney (Edebiri), Cousin Richie (Moss-Bachrach), Marcus (Lionel Boyce) and Tina (Liza Colón-Zayas) are in a race against time to save the restaurant. Here are all the notable guest stars in Season 4. Brie Larson 17 Brie Larson in 'The Bear.' Brie Larson joins the show as Francine 'Francie' Fak, the sister of the hilarious Fak brothers, including Neil (Matty Matheson). Francine has long-standing rivalry with Natalie (Abby Elliott) that comes to a head at Richie's ex-wife Tiff's (Gillian Jacobs) wedding to Frank (Josh Hartnett). Rob Reiner 17 Rob Reiner in 'The Bear.' Hollywood legend Rob Reiner is brought into the fold as Albert, a business mentor and friend to line cook Ebraheim (Edwin Lee Gibson) who is now running the walk-up Beef window. Kate Berlant 17 Kate Berlant attends 'The Rehearsal' S2 premiere in April. Getty Images During one of Carmy's AA meetings, comedian and actress Kate Berlant plays a girl named Georgia who shares a tragic story about her brother's relapse. Danielle Deadwyler 17 Danielle Deadwyler in 'The Bear.' 'The Piano Lesson' star Danielle Deadwyler guest stars as Chantel, Sydney's cousin. Chantel is a hairdresser and has a 13-year-old daughter who bonds with Sydney. Jon Bernthal 17 Jon Bernthal in 'The Bear.' FX Of the returning cameos, Bernthal is back as Carmy's late brother. Mikey appears in a flashback scene that depicts a meaningful moment between the siblings as they're cooking together. Jamie Lee Curtis 17 Jamie Lee Curtis in 'The Bear.' Jamie Lee Curtis reprises her Emmy-winning role as Carmy's dysfunctional mother, Donna Berzatto. Now sober for a year, Donna finally wants to fix her broken relationship with her children. Molly Gordon 17 Molly Gordon attends the 'Oh, Hi!' premiere during the 2025 Tribeca Festival. Getty Images for Tribeca Festival Molly Gordon's Claire Dunlap appears throughout the season as she and Carmy work on their complicated relationship. She also forms a closer connection with Sydney. Will Poulter 17 Will Poulter in 'The Bear.' FX/HULU Introduced in Season 2, Will Poulter's pastry chef Luca becomes a staple at The Bear to help Marcus. Gillian Jacobs 17 Gillian Jacobs as Tiff in 'The Bear.' Jacobs reprises her role as Tiff, who ties the knot with Frank. And much to Tiff's surprise, the entire Berzatto — including Richie — come to the nuptials. Josh Hartnett 17 Josh Hartnett, Gillian Jacobs in 'The Bear.' Hartnett's Frank not only marries Tiff, but he also learns to bond with his new stepdaughter with Richie's help. Bob Odenkirk 17 Bob Odenkirk in 'The Bear.' Bob Odenkirk returns as Uncle Lee, Donna's on-and-off boyfriend. Lee goes to the wedding with the Berzattos and has a poignant moment with Carmy following their blowup from the infamous Season 2 'Fishes' episode. Sarah Paulson 17 Gillian Jacobs, Sarah Paulson in 'The Bear.' Sarah Paulson's Cousin Michelle is another wedding guest who, despite leaving early, shares a meaningful moment with Tiff. John Mulaney 17 John Mulaney in 'The Bear.' John Mulaney shows up again as Stevie, Michelle's nerdy boyfriend. He joins the Berzattos for the wedding. David Zayas 17 David Zayas at the 'Thunderbolts*' screening in New York on April 30. Getty Images for Disney David Zayas, Colón-Zayas' real-life spouse, reprises his role as Tina's husband, David. This season, he gets to test her cooking at home. Sarah Ramos 17 Sarah Ramos attends the Alice + Olivia By Stacey Bendet presentation during Fall 2013 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. WireImage Sarah Ramos returns as Jessica, one of the kitchen staff at Ever, who is hired at The Bear to help save the restaurant after it got a negative review.
UPI
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- UPI
'Woman in the Yard' to stream June 27 on Peacock
1 of 4 | "Woman in the Yard" follows a family tragedy that leaves Danielle Deadwyler's (pictured) character facing off against a mysterious cloaked figure that appears outside her home. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo June 13 (UPI) -- Peacock announced Friday that Blumhouse film The Woman in the Yard, starring Danielle Deadwyler, is arriving on the streamer June 27. The movie follows the aftermath of an "otherworldly" woman's arrival into a family's yard. "Already grieving the death of her husband, Ramona (Deadwyler) faces a new fear when this mysterious figure appears outside her farmhouse," an official synopsis states. With the woman continually creeping closer, Ramona must protect her children from the chilling grasp of this haunting entity whose unknown intentions are anything but peaceful." The film also stars Okwui Okpokwasili, Peyton Jackson and Russell Hornsby. Deadwyler also recently starred in Netflix's The Piano Lesson.
Boston Globe
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
‘Leopoldstadt,' ‘Next to Normal,' and ‘The Piano Lesson' among winners at Elliot Norton Awards
In the midsize theater division, Gloucester Stage and Teatro Chelsea's ' Jade Guerra, Anthony T. Goss, Jonathan Kitt and Omar Robinson in Actors' Shakespeare Project's production of August Wilson's "The Piano Lesson." Nile Scott Studios Advertisement In the combined midsize or small theater category, 'The Piano Lesson' also won for outstanding scenic design (Jon Savage). Outstanding lighting design went to Jeff Adelberg for Arlekin Players Theatre's ' Topping the small theater honors was 'The Dybbuk' as outstanding play. Apollinaire Theatre Company's ' 'Next to Normal' garnered outstanding musical, outstanding lead performance in a musical (Sherée Marcelle), and outstanding featured performance in a musical (Cortlandt Barrett). Outstanding music direction went to Jenny Tsai for Sullivan Rep's 'A Little Night Music.' Ayodele Casel won the outstanding choreography award for American Repertory Theater's 'Diary of a Tap Dancer.' Jenece Upton gave the outstanding solo performance in Merrimack Repertory Theatre's 'Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill.' Outstanding new script went to Mfoniso Udofia for the Huntington's ' Of the previously announced awards, the outstanding visiting play was ' Advertisement This year's Elliot Norton Prize for Sustained Excellence went to longtime Boston favorite Kathy St. George. Rehearsal for Life received the 2025 Elliot Norton Arts Education Award. Special Citations were given to the Boch Center Wang Theatre (100th anniversary), Apollinaire Theatre Company (30th anniversary), Greater Boston Stage Company (25th anniversary), and [Expletive]-Faced Shakespeare (10th anniversary).
Yahoo
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kandi Burruss Reacts to Her 'Othello' Revival Getting Snubbed by Tony Awards: 'Of Course I'm Disappointed'
Kandi Burruss says she is "disappointed" over Broadway's revival, which she co-produced with husband Todd Tucker, being snubbed by the Tony Awards The revival of the William Shakespeare tragedy stars Denzel Washington as Othello and Jake Gyllenhaal as Iago set Broadway box office records, making $2.8 million in one week of previews, and is the highest-grossing play of all time on Broadway Kandi Burruss is remaining positive in the wake of Broadway's Othello not being nominated for any 2025 Tony Awards. Burruss, 48, who co-produced the revival with husband Todd Tucker, took to Instagram to voice her dismay over the production's snub. "Well y'all… Othello didn't get the Tony nomination. Of course I'm disappointed, but I'm still beyond proud to be part of this phenomenal production. Every time I watch our cast, I'm blown away and inspired," the singer, who previously earned a Tony nod for producing the 2022 revival of The Piano Lesson, wrote. Directed by Kenny Leon, the revival of the William Shakespeare tragedy stars Denzel Washington as Othello and Jake Gyllenhaal as Iago. The production broke Broadway box office records, making $2.8 million in one week of previews, the highest weekly gross for a Broadway play. "#DenzelWashington @jakegyllenhaal — you both are delivering a masterclass in acting every single night. Truly unforgettable performances," Burruss said of the play's leading men, while also congratulating "all the nominees" for this year's Tony Awards. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. The Grammy winner kept things positive at the end of her post, writing that she's "already focused on what's next" and "not giving up on the dream." "'Tell Me No' by Whitney Houston (co-written by yours truly 😉✍🏾) is on repeat right now… and it hits different today," Burruss said, mentioning the Whitney Houston track she co-wrote for the late singer's fifth studio album, Just Whitney. "To anyone chasing a dream — don't let a 'no' stop your yes. The journey continues," Burruss concluded her post. Related: Denzel Washington Reacts to Those Ticket Prices for Othello on Broadway: 'God Has Blessed Me with a Great Ability' Amid the Shakespearean revival's success, the production has also been criticized for its hefty ticket prices — with some tickets selling for upwards of $900. The play's helmer weighed in on the high ticket prices in an interview with the Daily Mail, comparing seeing the show to watching an L.A. Lakers game or watching a Beyoncé concert. 'So to me, with a commercial industry, people are paying what they think it's worth,' Leon said. 'A guy showed up the other night and he said, 'I paid $921 for this ticket and you know what? I don't want a cent back. I want to figure out how to come back.'' 'That's what I feel proud of every night,' he continued. 'I have a thousand people in there and it's so diverse… I'm proud of the box office and I'm proud of what's on the stage.' The 2025 Tony nominees for best revival of a play are Romeo + Juliet, Thornton Wilder's Our Town, Yellow Face and Eureka Day. Cynthia Erivo is hosting the ceremony, which will air live on CBS and Paramount+ on June 8. Read the original article on People
