FX Drops Surprise Episode Ahead Of Season 5
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Key Points:
- FX released a surprise one-off episode of The Bear titled "Gary," serving as a flashback focusing on cousins Richie and Mikey during a work trip to Gary, Indiana.
- The episode, co-written by stars Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Jon Bernthal and directed by series creator Christopher Storer, explores their complicated relationship and provides deeper insight into Mikey's mental state and Richie's character.
- Ebon Moss-Bachrach announced the episode on social media, expressing excitement about sharing this new story with fans.
- The Bear was renewed for a fifth and final season in July, with the premiere scheduled for later in June, though an exact date has not been announced.
- The series, created by Christopher Storer and produced by FX Productions, features a cast including Lionel Boyce, Liza Colón-Zayas, Matty Matheson, Oliver Platt, and Molly Gordon, with several executive producers involved.
