The bear Season 3 is finally here, and fans hoping for big guest appearances won’t be disappointed!
The FX drama hit – which premiered its first season in June 2022 and won 10 Emmy awards so far – follows the chefs and team at The Bear restaurant in Chicago. While the first two seasons focused on the restaurant’s transition from a run-down casual dining spot to an upscale establishment, the third season follows The Bear’s team members as they do what it takes to elevate The Bear, their stand of beef that has become a fine dining establishment, at the highest level, while at the same time doing their best just to stay in business,” according to a description of the season released by FX.
“It’s a losing battle every day in the restaurant business. Carmy tries harder than ever and demands excellence from her team, who do their best to match her intensity,” the synopsis continues. The show stars Jeremy Allen White, Ayo Edebiri, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Abby Elliott, Liza Colón-Zayas, L-Boy, Matty Matheson and more.
More than a year later 2nd season brought John Mulaney, Sarah Paulson, Jamie Lee Curtis, Bob Odenkirk, Jon Bernthal, Gillian Jacobs and many other actors — and that’s just in the episode “Pisces” — the series decided to outdo itself once again with even more exciting cameos.
Warning: We’ll have some major spoilers for season three below.
At its core, The bear It’s a show about family. Given this, it’s only fair that we start with the return of the members of the chaotic but adorable Berzatto family. This is your last chance, look away if you don’t want anything from Season 3 ruined!
Jamie Lee Curtis
The Oscar-winning actress returns in episode 8 as Donna Berzatto, mother of Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto and Natalie “Sugar” Berzatto. While the Berzatto matriarch struggled with alcohol addiction the last time we saw her, she lends a surprising hand to Sugar as she goes into labor.
Episode: 8, “Ice Chips”
Jon Bernthal
O Punisher star is back as Michael “Mikey” Berzatto, son of Donna (Curtis) and brother of Carmy (Jeremy Allen White) and Sugar (Abby Elliott). Bernthal’s character’s suicide is the catalyst for the entire series, as Carmy returns home after Mikey’s death.
Episodes: 1 and 6, “Tomorrow” and “Napkins”
John Mulaney
Back by popular demand, Mulaney returns to play Steven, Michelle’s (Sarah Paulson) boyfriend. He was last seen in Season 2, Episode 6, and explained the significance of the Feast of the Seven Fishes. Unfortunately, Paulson doesn’t return this time – unless you count the flashbacks.
Episode: 1, “Tomorrow”
Joel McHale
O Community alum reprises his role as the supercritical chef Carmy worked with in New York before moving home to take over the family’s Chicago restaurant.
Episodes: 1 and 10, “Tomorrow” and “Forever”
Gillian Jacobs
Other Community alum! Jacobs – who first appeared as Richie’s (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) ex-wife in Season 2 – reprises her role as Tiffany Jerimovich in not one, but two episodes of Season 3.
Episodes: 1 and 9, “Tomorrow” and “Apologies”
David Zayas
David Zayas – best known for his role in Dexter– was bound to appear at some point. After all, he is married to Liza Colón-Zayas, the actress who plays Tina in the series. And art imitates life here when playing Tina’s husband on the show too!
Episodes: 1 and 6, “Tomorrow” and “Napkins”
Keith Kupferer
Fresh off the release of his new film, ghost lightthe actor – who previously appeared in Christopher Nolan’s film The dark Knight – appears in one episode as Sugar’s doctor who helps deliver her baby.
Episode: 8, “Ice Chips”
Thomas Keller
The acclaimed chef begins episode 10 as himself, teaching Carmy how to cook in her first week of culinary school.
Episode: 10, “Forever”
Poulter
After making a fan-favorite appearance as Luca in season two – in which he taught Marcus (L-Boy) how to bake – the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 It is We’re the Millers star returns in several episodes of season 2. He once again plays Carmy’s friend from culinary school.
Episodes: 1 and 10, “Tomorrow” and “Forever”
Robert Townsend
The actor once again plays Sydney’s (Ayo Edebiri) father in season 3, following his first appearance in season 2. Although his first appearance made Syd feel pressured to impress him, things have changed slightly between the father and daughter couple.
Episode: 2, “Next”
Josh Hartnett
A newcomer has joined the chat! After back-to-back wins on Netflix’s latest season black mirror and the Oscar winner OppenheimerHartnett appears as the love interest of Tiffany Jerimovich, Richie’s ex-wife, played by Jacobs – whom they refer to as “Waldo”.
Episode: 4, “Violet”
Olivia Colman
The British actress is back to reprise her role as Chef Terry in season 3, after first appearing in episode 7 of season 2. Who could forget how she took Richie to class for the first time and taught him how to properly work in a restaurant? Well, she’s back to do it again!
Episodes: 1 and 10, “Tomorrow” and “Forever”
John Cena
The wrestler, actor and philanthropist joins the cast as “Sammy,” a friend of the Berzattos who steps onto the floor of The Bear restaurant, but not without getting into an antagonistic back-and-forth with several members of the team. Between that and his cameo in 2023 BarbieCena is proving he has an eye for a project.
Episode: 5, “Children”
Brian Koppelman
You may not know his face, but you definitely know his work. Koppelman – who plays Uncle Jimmy’s friend named Nicholas “Computer” Marshall – is the writer of Ocean’s Thirteen and the creator and showrunner of Showtime’s Billion.
Episode: 5, “Children
Sara Ramos
Beating time: the rise of the Lakers dynasty actress Sarah Ramos returns to play Jéssica, a role she played for the first time in the first season. Jessica works with Richie and is back to help him in a few different ways in Season 3.
Episodes: 5 and 9, “Children” and “Apologies”
Other returning guest stars include I neverAdam Shapiro as Ever CDC, Crazy ex-girlfriend star Rene Gube as Ever GM, as well as actors Andrew Lopez and Ricky Staffieri as Garrett and Theodore, respectively. Also returning are Richard Esteras as Manny, Edwin Lee Gibson as Ebraheim and Corey Hendrix as Gary.
Earlier this week, ET spoke to Star Abby Elliott who did everything in her power to avoid and obfuscate when asked which celebrities fans could expect in the third season of FX’s hit dramedy.
“I mean, Oliver Platt as ‘Unc’ and Molly Gordon,” Elliott said. “Who knows? You have to (wait and) see.”
Platt – who plays Uncle Jimmy – first appeared in season 1, while Gordon made his debut as Claire, Carmy’s love interest, in season 2. Both actors had previously been confirmed to return for season 3. The network has kept their secrets, just as they did in season 2.
Elliott – who previously showcased his acting talent as a cast member in Saturday night live – however, revealed that there was one person who approached her about a cameo in a future season.
“I talked to Alicia Silverstone and I loved her, and she said, ‘I want to be (in The bear),'” Elliott shared, adding that as a self-proclaimed “diehard Uninformed fan”, she replied to Batman and Robin actress, 47, “You’d be great at that.”
The bear Seasons 1-3 are now streaming on Hulu.
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