Now that FX’s uber-popular and award-favorite series,The Bear, has set its sights on asummer of 2024 release window, we can start to look forward to first looks and behind-the-scenes images of the cast and crew back on set and cooking up greatness. In an image dropped byJust Jareda group of main characters appear to be in attendance at a funeral. Dressed in their grieving clothes, Carmy (Jeremy Allen White), Sydney (Ayo Edebiri), and Richie (Ebon Moss-Bachrach), can be seen standing in front of a church. The tail end of the Season 2 finale saw the death of Marcus’ (Lionel Boyce) mom, so we’re presuming that the group has gathered to pay their respects to their friend’s deceased loved one.

Along with the leading trio, a handful ofother main and recurring cast memberswere also in attendance including Boyce,Edwin Lee Gibson(UnPrisoned) as longtime line cook Ebraheim,Matty Mathesonas handyman Neil,Abby Elliott(Saturday Night Live) asThe Beef’s co-owner Natalie aka Sugar,Corey Hendrixas food runner Gary, andLiza Colon-Zayas’ line cook Tina.

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These images solidify the idea thatThe Bearhaspicked up camerasand gotten to work on the highly-anticipated third season. Just like in the show’s first two seasons, audiences can expectplenty of more ups and downs to comefor Carmy and the rest of his family as they try to keep the doors open and the lights on inside their Chicago restaurant. Meanwhile,budding romances will also likely take a front seat in the next batch of episodesaslove has been bubbling up in the restaurant’s kitchen and beyond. The first two seasonsgarnered heaps of critical acclaim, overshadowing its contenders at celebrations including the SAGs,Emmys, and Golden Globes andgiving fellow family drama, HBO’sSuccession, a run for its money.

Why It’s A Good Thing ‘The Bear’ Is Filming Season 3 Now

After it was given thegreen light to proceed with its next season at the end of last year, the creative team behindThe Beargot moving at lightning speed to ensure that the cast and crew would have plenty of time to whip up a fresh story for viewers. Over the show’s insanely successful run, the cast’s careers - specifically those of Moss-Bachrach, Edebiri, and White - have been picking up full force. Needing to make some difficult decisions, Edebiri would eventuallydecide to back out of Marvel’sThunderboltsdue to scheduling conflicts. With this in mind, plusMoss-Bachrach’s recent casting reveal for Marvel’sFantastic Four, the team behindThe Bearneeded to pick up the pace if they had hopes of dropping the third season in a timely manner.

While you wait for more information surroundingThe Bear’s third season, you’re able to stream all the episodes from the first two installments now on Hulu.

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Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto, a young chef from the fine dining world, returns to Chicago to run his family’s sandwich shop after a tragedy. As he navigates the chaotic environment of the small kitchen, Carmy must manage the struggles of turning around the failing business while dealing with his own grief and personal demons. The series dives deep into the intense world of culinary arts, highlighting the challenges of running a restaurant, the bonds formed among staff, and the relentless pursuit of perfection.

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