The Bear has been ruling its fans’ hearts since 2022. There’s no doubt that the show has won the hearts of all demos of people. After its debut, the series became one of the most prestigious shows, and now everyone is rooting for another season. Will we get The Bear Season 4? There’s no doubt all demos of people have loved the show.
However, it remains unclear whether the series will return, considering FX being mum about the show’s future. But don’t worry! We have pleasant news for you. So, without further ado, let’s head to see what The Bear has in store for us.
Created by Christopher Storer, The Bear follows the story of Carmen “Carmy” Anthony Berzatto, whose dysfunctional family issues create problems for him. His family is known for running an Italian beef sandwich shop. However, things turn dramatic for Carmy when his older brother Michael attempts suicide, causing problems for the former. Now, the responsibility of the restaurant and the unruly staff is in Carmy’s hands. So, can he handle it?
The Bear Season 4: Is It Renewed Yet?
The comedy-drama The Bear debuted back in June 2022 and soon made history on FX. Well, the network plans to expand its original series, and The Bear turned out to be the most-loved show on the network. That’s why the network didn’t take much time to renew the show for the sophomore run. However, three seasons have passed, and fans wonder whether FX will return with Season 4 of The Bear.
There’s no doubt the show ended on a cliffhanger, suggesting there’s more to come. But will we get another season? To your surprise, FX has already planned to return with The Bear. Before the third season premiere, the show was renewed for the next season. That means The Bear Season 4 is happening. This shows the network’s fate in the series.
Why not? The series has remained a fan-favorite for years, which was also reflected in the 2024 Emmy nominations. The Bear broke its own record by earning 23 nominations for Outstanding Comedy Series, Outstanding Casting, Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series, and Outstanding Director. Jeremy Allen White (Carmy) and Ayo Edebiri (Sydney) earned a nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor/Actress.
The Bear Season 4: Production Details
Since the series has been renewed for the fourth season, many believe The Bear Season 4 will soon enter production. When asked about the filming details, actor Jeremy Allen White said he wasn’t sure when filming for the fourth season would begin. However, he believed this season would follow the same pattern as last year.
Season 4 might undergo filming in February/March, following the same timeline. If you remember, the second season started filming in February 2023 and returned on screen in June 2023. Likewise, the third season started filming in February 2024 and aired in June 2024. So, it’s believed that The Bear Season 4 will enter production in February 2025.
However, earlier this year, Deadline reported that the cast and crew had already started filming the next season. According to the reports, the series cast and crew filmed seasons 3 and 4 back-to-back in Chicago. Although FX has yet to make a public announcement, it’s believed the series has already wrapped up its filming.
Deadline later reported the reason behind filming the two seasons back to back. As per the reports, Edebiri has become a bona fide star and is receiving plenty of opportunities. So, to avoid conflicting schedules, the production committee decided to film two seasons together. In other words, the team didn’t want to force anyone to shoot their scenes and leave in the first place.
The Bear Season 4 Cast: Who Will Return?
The series is based on Carmy’s struggle, who faces challenges while trying to run his family business. Since a lot has happened in the last season, we believe he will return to make things workable in The Bear Season 4. So, it’s safe to say that the Emmy winner Jeremy Allen White will return as Carmy. In addition to him, Ayo Edebiri will also return as Sydney, the leading actress in the comedy-drama. Besides them, we believe that other talented cast will also return.
These include Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Richie, Abby Elliott as Natalie/Sugar, and Liza Colon-Zayas as Tina. Other cast members include Matty Matheson as Neil Fak and Lionel Boyce as Marcus. While FX hasn’t revealed much about the guest stars and recurring characters’ details, we believe Oliver Platt as Jimmy “Cicero” Kalinowski will return in a recurring role. Molly Gordon as Claire Dunlap, Robert Townsend as Emmanuel Adamu, and Ricky Staffieri as Theodore “Teddy” Fak will also return.
Gillian Jacobs as Tiffany ‘Tiff” Jerimovich, Mitra Jouhari as Kelly, Will Poulter as Luca, and Jamie Lee Curtis as Donna Berzatto will return in the guest role. Olivia Colman as Chef Andrea Terry, Sarah Ramos as Jessica, and Andrew Lopez as Garrett will also return. Other recurring stars include Maura Kidwell as Carol, Bob Odenkirk as Uncle, and Josh Hartnett as Frank will also return.
The Bear Season 4: What Will Happen Next?
The third season finale concluded with a message “to be continued,” teasing the cliffhanger ending will be explored in the next season. That directly hints that The Bear Season 4 is happening. In the previous season, Sydney received an opportunity to uplift her career, which will be explored in the fourth season. The upcoming season will reveal whether Sydney will decide to stay at The Bear and sign a partnership agreement or leave the place.
She has already received a good opportunity as the former Ever chef Adam Shapiro has offered her a new job at his place. So, will she accept it? Meanwhile, the crew at The Bear Restaurant has no idea about The Chicago Tribune’s review. They have yet to deal with the aftermath of the published review. If things turn out worse, then The Bear Restaurant might lose its only investor, Cicero.
Apart from this, the team needs to change their work ethics to make profits. But with Carmy’s high standards and non-negotiable move, things will turn out to be dramatic for them. Meanwhile, The Bear Season 4 has yet to reveal whether Richie will visit his ex, who is ready to walk down the aisle.
This will open a door for Richie to start a new romance with someone else. As for Marcus, he’s currently working on a dessert. But it remains unclear whether it will turn out to be a masterpiece. In addition, it remains to be seen whether the series will show Carmy’s personal growth.
The Bear Season 4 Release Date
As mentioned above, the series has already entered production. That means it has already finished the filming and might be ready to return. However, FX has yet to make an official announcement. Typically, the show premieres the new season in June. If it sticks to this, we believe The Bear Season 4 will be released in June 2025. However, there’s a chance that the fourth season will air in the fall of 2024. We will update you shortly. This is all for now. Stay with TechRadar247 for more updates.