- Chris Witaske, who plays Pete in The Bear, knows how deeply the show affects fans.
- He shared a touching fan encounter at a concert in Chicago after season 2.
- The emotions from filming an intense scene in the episode “Fishes” also affected Witaske deeply.
Hey there, have you ever watched “The Bear”? Well, Chris Witaske, who plays Pete on the show, spilled some juicy details about how the series can be a real emotional rollercoaster for both viewers and actors.
So, get this – Chris had a fan come up to him at a concert in Chicago and start getting all teary-eyed talking about a scene he did with Jamie Lee Curtis. The guy was so moved by it that he ended up in a bear hug with Chris right there at the concert. Talk about unexpected fan encounters!
But wait, there’s more. Chris revealed that even he, as an actor on the show, has been overwhelmed by the intense emotions it brings. The episode “Fishes” really hit him hard, like, to the point where he needed to decompress and meditate after filming. Method actors taking it too far? Chris just wants to keep it chill as a Chicago comedy dude.
Next time you watch “The Bear,” think about Chris and the rest of the cast pouring their hearts and souls into those scenes. It’s not easy, folks. And who knows, maybe you’ll end up in a bear hug with a stranger at a concert too. But hey, that’s showbiz for you!
