Its pretty wild, he said, reflecting on his breakout role.
Ive been on TV for a really long time, which is a crazy thing to say.
Thats just a real gift that this one caught the eye of people that I admire so much.
Jeremy Allen White in ‘The Bear’Chuck Hodes/FX
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In some ways, the series arent all that different.
It seems that White has a penchant for playing deeply flawed characters who lead incredibly chaotic lives.
And, he contends, he gravitates toward complex stories about family.
I think its just fun.
The higher the stakes, the more fun for me to play, he said.
I also think, just in great storytelling, I think family is always at the center.
I just hadnt spoken to him in a while.
So I called him really early in the morning before the nominations came out, White said.
While White is celebrating this recognition, he also acknowledges the bittersweet nature of the day.
But this industry is massive, he said.
If the content slows down, and were not making stuff, so many people are out of work.
Im not very well informed, but it seems so simple to me.
We need to pay these people.
This is a massive industry.
It makes a lot of money, and that wealth should be shared.
