The Bear Prequel Just Surprise Dropped on Hulu (And It Has a Marvel Reunion at the Center)

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Fans of the popular FX on Hulu series The Bear are getting a special treat this summer while they wait for the fifth and final season. The team behind the Emmy-winning show unexpectedly released a prequel episode titled Gary. Written by and starring Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Jon Bernthal – both from The Bear – and directed by the show’s creator, Christopher Storer, Gary takes place a few years before the main series. You can watch the one-episode prequel on Hulu now.

Ebon Moss-Bachrach not only wrote the new “The Bear” prequel episode, but he also stars as Richie. The episode features Jon Bernthal as Mikey Berzatto and explores their relationship before Carmy returned to Chicago. Moss-Bachrach announced on Instagram, “Get ready for GARY!!!!” expressing his excitement to share this story about Richie and Mikey. He described making the episode as a dream and thanked the people of Gary, Indiana, and Chicago, Illinois. You can find the episode by searching for “Gary” on Hulu.

The Bear Prequel Episode Surprise Released by FX and Hulu

The new prequel episode of The Bear revolves around Richie and Mikey being assigned a simple but strange job: delivering a sealed box from Chicago to Gary, Indiana. Mikey refuses to tell Richie what’s inside during the drive. They spend a significant amount of time waiting in Gary, and the episode quickly establishes that Richie is still married to Tiffany (Gillian Jacobs returns), who is heavily pregnant, adding a sense of urgency to the situation.

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2026-05-05 19:47