“Nothing else can make my day”: Jeremy Allen White’s ‘The Bear’ Co-star Wants Only 1 Thing From the Actor
FX’s hit show The Bear hasn’t just given us a raw look into the pressure cooker world of professional kitchens, it’s also shown us the endearing friendships formed between the cast behind the scenes. In particular, star Jeremy Allen White seems to have developed a real brotherly bond with his co-star Matty Matheson, who says all he wants is to make White laugh. In an interview, Matheson described White as “the big homie” – someone he looks up to – and called him a “sweet and chill” guy on set. It’s clear these two have become true pals working together on this intense show about a struggling Chicago restaurant.
What’s Matty Matheson and Jeremy Allen White’s relationship like off-camera?
Their goofy dynamic demonstrates how close the cast has become, making The Bear’s exploration of mental health in the food industry even more impactful. According to The Interview Magazine, Matheson opened up about his personal life, how he got into The Bear series, and his costar Jeremy Allen White.
He said,
“The big homie. He’s so sweet and chill that if I can get a laugh out of him, nothing else can make my day, brother. I’ll rock with that dude forever.”
Before becoming a star on The Bear, Matheson had already made a name for himself up in Canada as a celebrity chef and restaurant owner. He says The Bear creator Chris Storer just gave him a ring one day and asked if he’d like to join their small production in a supporting actor role.
Matheson was already familiar with Storer’s stellar work on shows like Ramy, and he knew White from his amazing lead performance on Shameless. It only took one meeting for Matheson to enthusiastically sign on. Beyond acting, Matheson also works as a culinary consultant and producer on The Bear. His real kitchen experience brings important authenticity to the insane restaurant scenes.
What kind of acclaim has The Bear received so far?
After catching fire as a word-of-mouth hit over the summer of 2022, The Bear exploded into a full-blown Emmy-winning critical smash for FX. White himself scored Golden Globe and Emmy awards for his intense performance as Carmy. Thanks to White’s star turn, and Matheson’s kitchen know-how, the show has earned praise for balancing adrenaline-filled cooking scenes with thoughtful character drama.
The popularity has propelled both White and Matheson into the media spotlight, which Matheson admits still feels surreal. But he’s hopeful their careers will continue rising together. “I’ll rock with that dude forever,” Matheson said again about White.
With expectations high for The Bear’s second season, fans are excited to see more heartwarming moments between Carmy and Neil. And Matheson is surely hoping he can keep getting laughs from his “big homie” White when filming resumes.
