The Bear casting director recalls receiving bizarre audition tapes for season two

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery In an interview with Vulture, one of the casting directors Jennifer Rudnicke recalled how she once had “a young man send me a tape of himself making scrambled eggs”. “No one even knew what the role was, that it was a potential love interest,” said Jeanie Bacharach, another casting director on the show. I literally have never had that many phone calls and emails on a recurring role in my life.” open image in gallery Jeremy Allen White won a Golden Globe for ‘The Bear' The role eventually went to Molly Gordon who made her debut as Claire in season two of The Bear. As the entire staff is forced to come together in new ways, pushing the boundaries of their abilities and relationships, they also learn what it means to be in service, both to diners and each other.” The Bear is currently one of the most acclaimed shows of 2023, with a 100 per cent Rotten Tomatoes score after 48 reviews.