1 of 4 | Ebon Moss-Bachrach co-wrote and stars in “Gary,” a prequel episode of “The Bear” that released Tuesday on Hulu. File Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
FX on Hulu released a surprise bonus episode of The Bear on Tuesday, titled Gary and written by stars Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Jon Bernthal.
The episode, which is listed under its own name and not as part of The Bear series proper, serves as a prequel to the dramedy series.
“Gary takes place a few years before the opening of The Bear and follows Richard ‘Richie’ Jerimovich and Michael ‘Mikey’ Berzatto on a work trip to Gary, Indiana,” the episode description reads.
Moss-Bachrach, who plays Richie, announced the bonus episode on Instagram.
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“COUSINS! PRIMOS! CUGINI!!! Get ready for GARY!!!! We are so excited to finally share this little adventure with Richie and Mikey,” Moss-Bachrach wrote.
The episode is directed by The Bear creator and showrunner Christopher Storer.
“Making this was a dream come true. Thanks to the beautiful people of Gary, Indiana and as always Chicago, Illinois,” Moss-Bachrach wrote.
Season 5 of The Bear is expected to premiere later this year.
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