The Bear stars a famous chef who’s never cooked in the show

With The Bear Season 3 currently available for streaming, many fans have recently discovered that one of its most beloved characters is portrayed by a well-known chef in real life, despite never showcasing his cooking skills on the show.

Neil Fak has been a reliable presence in The Bear cast since its first season, consistently providing assistance with tasks such as fixing a flickering light, rewiring a faulty fuse, or lending a helping hand whenever necessary.

During the transition from Season 2 to Season 3, he even switches roles to become a server, utilizing his anxious charisma to serve the restaurant’s customers.

Despite having spent numerous occasions in the kitchen, he has never actually prepared a dish. This may seem amusing, considering Matheson’s reputation as an award-winning chef, popular internet figure, and owner of multiple successful restaurants. Additionally, he has authored two books and made appearances in various web series.

wild to me that they put Matty Matheson, a famous chef who has written two cookbooks, in The Bear and didn’t have him make food on screen even once pic.twitter.com/8dtycW5G9H

— Sarah Everett (@goddammitsarah) June 27, 2024

Since the show’s inception, he has served as an executive producer for The Bear. Although it may come as a surprise to some viewers, the fact that he never cooks anything on the show is actually part of the joke, which has now been fully understood.

“It’s surprising to me that they cast Matty Matheson, a renowned chef and author of two cookbooks, in The Bear but didn’t show him cooking on screen even once,”one user tweeted, prompting a wave of reactions.

One person responded, saying “This continues to amaze me every day and I am eagerly anticipating his new cookbook coming out in October.”Another person commented, “Now it all makes sense, I was wondering why he was making all those videos but of course, he’s a chef.”

“I can’t decide which is more amusing: the realization that Fak is a renowned chef in real life, the belief that *EP* Matty Matheson had no involvement in this, or the failure to understand the humor and improvement in this situation,”a third person chimed in.

Feel free to watch one of his latest cooking videos by clicking on the link below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqtQkercKH8

Caribbean-Style Jerk Shrimp Po' Boy | Cookin' Somethin' w/ Matty Matheson (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqtQkercKH8)

In a 2023 interview with Variety, Matheson revealed that despite his fears, he still finds acting to be nerve-wracking and intimidating.

Aside from his leading role, he utilizes his knowledge (in collaboration with the show’s culinary producer, Courtney Storer) to ensure the authenticity of the show’s menus.

“Matheson clarified that while their individual perspectives on food may differ, the underlying structure behind their thoughts is always consistent.”

“When considering a pasta dish, we contemplate its origins, as well as our own. We ponder the possible flavors that can be incorporated into a pasta dish. Therefore, we are currently exploring these factors for Sydney and Carmy.”

We have also provided a detailed breakdown of the new guest stars featured in The Bear, an explanation of how Mikey passed away, and a possible unnoticed cameo appearance by Bradley Cooper.