Ebon Moss-Bachrach Takes Us Inside 'The Bear' Kitchen

This episode of Fresh Air features an interview with Ebon Moss-Bachrach, who plays Richie in the FX series "The Bear." Moss-Bachrach discusses his character's development, the intensity of filming the show, and specific episodes like "Fishes" and "Forks." He also touches on his role as Ben Grimm/The Thing in the upcoming Marvel film "The Fantastic Four First Steps" and his upcoming Broadway debut in "Dog Day Afternoon." The interview explores Moss-Bachrach's approach to acting, his connection to his characters, and his experiences working on various projects throughout his career. The episode concludes with a review by David Bianculli of the documentary "My Mom Jayne" about Jayne Mansfield.

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Fresh Air

Introduction to Ebon Moss-Bachrach and His Role as Richie in "The Bear"

The Stressful Environment of Filming "The Bear" and a Scene from Season 3

Improvisation, "Fishes" Episode, and "Forks" Episode

Filming "Forks" and Richie's Mourning of His Marriage

Richie's Relationship with His Daughter and the Taylor Swift Scene

Early Career and "The Royal Tenenbaums" and "Girls"

Desi's Character in "Girls" and Musical Aspirations

Transition to Marvel and "The Fantastic Four: First Steps"

Ben Grimm's Transformation and Acting Challenges

Broadway Debut in "Dog Day Afternoon" and Recommending John Bernthal for "The Bear"

Ebon Moss-Bachrach Takes Us Inside 'The Bear' Kitchen

Fresh Air

00:00Introduction to Ebon Moss-Bachrach and His Role as Richie in "The Bear"

Introduction to Ebon Moss-Bachrach and His Role as Richie in "The Bear"

04:36The Stressful Environment of Filming "The Bear" and a Scene from Season 3

The Stressful Environment of Filming "The Bear" and a Scene from Season 3

08:06Improvisation, "Fishes" Episode, and "Forks" Episode

Improvisation, "Fishes" Episode, and "Forks" Episode

12:22Filming "Forks" and Richie's Mourning of His Marriage

Filming "Forks" and Richie's Mourning of His Marriage

15:54Richie's Relationship with His Daughter and the Taylor Swift Scene

Richie's Relationship with His Daughter and the Taylor Swift Scene

20:25Early Career and "The Royal Tenenbaums" and "Girls"

Early Career and "The Royal Tenenbaums" and "Girls"

23:58Desi's Character in "Girls" and Musical Aspirations

Desi's Character in "Girls" and Musical Aspirations

27:12Transition to Marvel and "The Fantastic Four: First Steps"

Transition to Marvel and "The Fantastic Four: First Steps"

31:18Ben Grimm's Transformation and Acting Challenges

Ben Grimm's Transformation and Acting Challenges

34:45Broadway Debut in "Dog Day Afternoon" and Recommending John Bernthal for "The Bear"

Broadway Debut in "Dog Day Afternoon" and Recommending John Bernthal for "The Bear"