Actor Ebon Moss-Bachrach talks about his portrayal of Cousin Richie in 'The Bear'. He discusses his nomination for the role, funny stories about eating at Portillos and a hilarious Zoom school session. He also shares mishaps working as a caterer waiter and working with Gene Wilder. The chapter ends with discussions on commercials, gratitude, and their new streaming show.
Ebon Moss-Bachrach carefully considered his portrayal of Cousin Richie in 'The Bear' and adopted a Chicago accent for the character.
Ebon Moss-Bachrach shared anecdotes about filming in Chicago and his limited exposure to the city prior to 'The Bear'.
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Evan Moss Backrash's Experience on The Bear
Evan Moss Backrash, an Emmy-nominated actor, discusses his experience working on the TV show The Bear. He shares anecdotes about filming in Chicago and his limited exposure to the city prior to the show. He also talks about his on-set dynamics and explores the connection between his portrayal of cousin Richie and the Chicago accent he adopted for the character.
Evan Moss Backrash's Catering Waiter Days
Evan Moss Backrash reminisces about his short-lived career as a caterer waiter. He talks about his enthusiastic approach compared to his burnt-out coworkers and recalls a humorous mishap involving an oat cuisine cannoli shell. He also shares the story of getting fired after accidentally spilling food on a well-known daytime talk show host.
Emmy-nominated actor Ebon Moss-Bachrach tells Stephen about the careful consideration that went into his portrayal of Cousin Richie in the hit show, “The Bear,” which is streaming now on Hulu.