This post contains details from Season 2 ofFXsThe Bear.
But as the fridge door swooshes closed, they all realize that isnt true.
Whatever the reason, it doesnt ease Carmys nerves.
Jeremy Allen White as Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto - The BearChuck Hodes/FX
In fact, he promptly breaks down.
DEADLINE: I loved how much you talked about Carmys tattoos for Season 1.
Did he add any for Season 2?
I think he had a full plate.
I put a little tattoo on my shoulder, because wed never seen like Carmens back before.
Just a little, just a little guy.
But it didnt make it.
DEADLINE: What was that tattoo?
So I just threw it on my shoulder.
Was that a guess, or had you already discussed Carmys path forward at the time with Chris Storer?
I have mixed feelings on that, because he is sending these people out for inspiration, right?
DEADLINE: Well, hes balancing a lot this season, especially once he reconnects with Claire.
The restaurant gets harder for him to put all his focus into.
But in the end, its all too delicate.
Carmy has been doing things his way for so long.
He just wasnt able to balance.
DEADLINE: In the finale, Carmy breaks down about everything, not just his relationship with Claire.
What was your interpretation of that scene in the walk-in freezer, when he loses it?
Maybe hes incapable of this.
Maybe he cannot lead you tonight.
When he gets locked in the freezer, its his show and its a complete loss of control.
Thats a place that you dont go.
DEADLINE: Thats probably the part of Carmys break down that is the hardest to watch.
WHITE:I think its interesting.
So it does kind of allow them to be more honest or more ruthless.
They dont have to look at the damage that their words are causing the other person.
I mean, in terms of Richie [being upset about] Carmy not going to Michaels funeral.
But its not really explored.
DEADLINE: For so many reasons, that conversation stings a lot more after watching Episode 6, Fishes.
WHITE:It was incredible.
The cast we have without all of our guest actors this season was incredible.
And I was blown away.
They have a presence.
But its so interesting, there were no egos involved.
Everybody found their place really quickly and it blended in.
Is it going to distract the audience?
WHITE:The process of filming it was both tense and not tense.
We shot it all very quickly.
It all worked really well.
I dont think that Carmy is able to really learn how to soothe himself, take care of himself.
Hes always felt responsible for everybody else and then, because of that, became very controlling.
Its probably why he was attracted to a position in the kitchen with such strict routine.
Its a chaotic environment, but its got an elegance to it.
I think he grew up in such chaos that the chaos of the kitchen is familiar to him.
But as a chef, hes able to kind of control that chaos.
DEADLINE: I am glad you mentioned the quickness of production.
You shot Season 2 in about eight weeks, which is a rapid pace.
WHITE:Yeah, no doubt.
I mean, we shoot the show very quickly.
Our days are often very, very fast.
Chris likes to keep the energy, keep the pace fast.
And then he also doesnt want anything to ever feel too rehearsed.
Any nervous energy I think works for him.
He doesnt want us to ever get too comfortable.
DEADLINE: The first season was obviously very well received last year.
Did any of your nervous energy this season come from a desire to recreate that spark?
WHITE:I was nervous about going into Season 2.
Then the show became really successful and all of a sudden expectations set in.
So yeah, I think, prior to getting started on Season 2, I was nervous.
Then fairly quickly, we were put at ease.
I mean, we all get along really well and we all respect each other a lot.
We just work together well… We enjoy being around each other and we enjoy working with one another.
Its going almost too well.
It feels too good, and that makes me nervous.
DEADLINE: Have you given any thought to Season 3 or your hopes for Carmy?
WHITE:I dont know.
I mean, I havent talked to any actors.
I havent tossed any ideas around with Chris.
I think its premature to talk about that kind of stuff.
I hope he gets out of the fridge.
I hope he can make some apologies, and I hope people arent tired of hearing them.
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