Ayo Edebiri’s impressive resume prepared her for the world of “The Bear.” Not only has she practiced her comedy chops with roles in “Big Mouth” and “Abbott Elementary,” but she has also had her fair share of experiences in the kitchen. Edebiri shared with Stephen Colbert on “The Late Show” that her first job was working in a nursing home restaurant, which probably prepared her for the tension in the FX series, to say the least.
“The Bear” has wowed audiences with its impressive filmmaking — like its infamous 18-minute shot that made audiences extremely stressed out. But these tense set pieces are only one part of the touching story about relationships. Carmy takes on the brunt of the emotional heavy lifting as he comes to terms with his brother’s addiction and death, but Sydney is just as instrumental in the storytelling. The brief look at her interior life and struggles is just as solitary as the rest of the chefs in the kitchen. And because of her, Carmy can get the infrastructure to open The Bear, teased at the end of Season 1. She is just as important to the ingredients of “The Bear,” and Edebiri isn’t ready for it to end.
“I’m enjoying it. Don’t take me off the rocket, please,” she joked to Colbert. Based on fan reception to an anticipated Season 2, it’s unlikely that will happen any time soon.