"The Bear" Season 2 Cast In Their First Major Role Vs. Now

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So many good cameos this season!

Yes, chef! After a much anticipated yearlong wait, Season 2 of The Bear has finally arrived.

Jeremy Allen White as Carmy Berzatto wearing a plain t-shirt as he stands with his hands on his hips next to Ayo Edebiri who plays Sydney Adamu standing outside in the city in The Bear. Sydney is wearing in overalls with a shirt

In case you need a refresher on what happened during the pilot season, The Beef officially closed its doors to make way for Carmy's new restaurant.

Jeremy Allen White writing on a countertop with Abby Elliott and Ayo Edebiri standing near him in The Bear

All of the crew we've come to know and love are back for another nail bitting season in the kitchen, along with a ton of special guest appearances.

Jeremy Allen White, Abby Elliott, and Ayo Edebiri standing in the restaurant in The Bear

So if you haven't managed to watch the new episodes in one sitting or already found yourself already wanting more at the end, we're giving you a look at who's who this season.

Let's start with the main cast:

Jeremy Allen White made a name for himself as Lip Gallagher in Shameless.

Jeremy Allen White in a dark jacket and collared shirt with at the premiere of Shameless Season 2. At the time, Jeremy had short hair

Now he plays Carmen "Carmy" Berzatto, a famed chef who returned to his hometown of Chicago.

Jeremy Allen White in a construction demo scene in The Bear Season 2 with two guys in the background. Jeremy now has longer, shaggier hair

Ayo Edebiri served as the voice of Missy in the animated series Big Mouth.

Ayo Edebiri speaking on stage at the 2019 Clusterfest. Ayo is smiling as she speaks and is rocking a short afro

Now she plays Sydney Adamu, Carmy's chef de cuisine.

Ayo Ebebiri in a dark crewneck and t-shirt in The Bear. Her character wears her hair in long braids

Ebon Moss-Bachrach appeared in 25 episodes of Girls between 2014 and 2017.

Ebon Moss-Bachrach in a blazer and collared shirt at the Girls Season 4 premiere. He had a beard and short styled hair

Now he plays Richard "Richie" Jerimovich, the former manager of The Beef.

Ebon Moss-Bachrach standing in a back room in The Bear. His hair is close-cropped and he has a beard

Lionel Boyce got his on-screen break when he landed a spot in Loiter Squad from 2012 to 2014.

Lionel Boyce at the premiere of FX's The Bear wearinf a bucket hat. Lionel has a mustache and a goatee

Now he plays a pastry chef named Marcus.

Lionel Boyce wearing a beanie, dark coat, and hoodie in The Bear as she stands by a car

Liza Colón-Zayas portrayed Waleska Martinez in 2006's United 93.

Liza Colón-Zayas in a dark shirt and her hair in shoulder-length curls

Now she plays the newly appointed sous-chef named Tina.

Liza Colón-Zayas wearing a chef's coat and hat in The Bear

Abby Elliott spent a number of years making people laugh on Saturday Night Live.

A closeup of Abby Elliott with shoulder-length wavy hair and bangs

Now she plays Natalie "Sugar" Berzatto, Carmy's sister.

Abby Elliott in a conversation with Ayo Edebiri. Abby's character has longer wavy wavy hair

Edwin Lee Gibson was previously seen in a couple of episodes of Fargo as Lionel "Happy" Halloway.

Edwin Lee Gibson in a sweater and collared shirt at the premiere of The Bear

Now he plays Ebraheim, one of the OG chefs at The Beef.

Edwin Lee Gibson wearing a chef outfit in The Bear

Matty Matheson, who was a well-known online chef and personality before acting, got his first on-screen gig in 2018 as Mams in Workin' Moms.

A heavily tattooed Matty Matheson at a cooking demonstration wearing a Georgetown Hoyas t-shirt, a plaid shirt over that, and pants. He's also wearing a bucket hat

Now he plays Neil Fak, the quirky restaurant mechanic.

Neil Fak wearing a backwards cap in The Bear

Corey Hendrix portrayed Curtis in The Chi, one of his first major recurring roles.

Corey Hendrix at the premiere of The Chi wearing a dark jacket and hoodie underneath with a pair of clear glasses

Now he plays Gary "Sweeps" Woods.

Ayo Edebiri, Corey Hendrix, Edwin Lee Gibson, Matty Matheson and Liza Colón-Zayas standing in a kitchen scene in The Bear

Rewind to the early '90s when Oliver Platt portrayed Harvey in Beethoven.

Oliver Platt at a premiere wearing a floral tie, suit jacket, and dress shirt

Now he plays Uncle Jimmy.

Oliver Platt in glasses, a sweater and collared shirt in a holiday episode of The Bear

Richard Esteras landed his first recurring TV role when he joined The Bear cast during Season 1.

And here's a look at the guest stars making cameos in Season 2:

Chris Witaske was seen as Chris Czajkowski in Love from 2016 to 2018.

A closeup Chris Witaske smiles at a media event. Chris is wearing a blazer and thin sweater shirt

Now he's back again in three episodes as Pete.

Chris Witaske on the red carpet wearing a blazer, polo short, and slacks. He smiles at the camera while he stands with his hands in his pockets

One of Joel McHale's most well-known roles was Jeff in Community.

A closeup of Joel McHale smiling on the red carpet of a media event. He's wearing a zippered sweater

Now he makes his return as the NYC chef (who Carmy worked for previously) during a brief flashback in the Season 2 finale.

A closeup of Joel McHale smiling at a media event. He's wearing a casual suit and eyeglasses

Molly Gordon was featured in 2019's Booksmart as Triple A.

A closeup of Molly Gordon at a screening. Her brunette hair is past her shoulders and styled half up, half down

Now she plays Claire, Carmy's childhood friend and crush introduced in Episode 2.

Molly Gordon wearing a denim jacket in The Bear

It's hard to forget Will Poulter's hilarious performance as Kenny Rossmore in 2013's We're the Millers.

Will Poulter in a suit and tie and short hair

Now he plays Luca, a pastry chef in Episode 4.

Will Poulter cooking in a kitchen alongside Lionel Boyce in The Bear

Robert Townsend, who has been one of the hardest-working men in Hollywood since the 1980s, starred in The Meteor Man in 1993.

Townsend as Meteor man with a neighborhood of people behind him

Now he plays Emmanuel Adamu, Sydney's dad.

Robert Townsend and Ayo Edebiri sitting at a diner table holding hands

Famous comedian John Mulaney starred in the sitcom Mulaney from 2014 to 2015.

John Mulaney at the FOX Fanfront in 2014 in a gray suit, white collared shirt, and dotted tie

Now he plays Stevie in Episode 6.

John Mulaney wearing glasses and a striped button-up in The Bear

Sarah Paulson was cast as Annie in 2000's What Women Want.

Sarah Paulson in a metallic dress at a media event

Now she plays Michelle in Episode 6.

Sarah Paulson wearing a black sweater with a short haircut in The Bear

Gillian Jacobs is another Community alum playing Britta from 2009 to 2015.

Gillian Jacobs at the premiere of Get Him to the Greek in a black strapless top

Now she plays Richie's eventual ex-wife Tiffany in Episodes 6 and 7.

Gillian Jacobs at the screening of Transatlantic in a black bedazzled shirt

Jamie Lee Curtis became a bona fide scream queen when she played Laurie Strode in the 1978 slasher Halloween.

Jamie Lee Curtis holding a knife as she looks over the back of a couch in Halloween

Now she plays Carmy's estranged mother Donna in Episodes 6 and 10.

Jamie Lee Curtis looking distressed in a long coat, skirt and button-up shirt in The Bear

Bob Odenkirk is probably most famous for his role as Saul Goodman in Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul.

A closeup of Bob Odenkirk at a premiere wearing a striped black button-up shirt

Now he plays Uncle Lee in Episode 6.

Ricky Staffieri as Ted Fak and Bob Odenkirk as Uncle Lee in The Bear wearing button-up shirts

In 2007, the legendary Olivia Colman was featured as PC Doris Thatcher in Hot Fuzz.

Olivia Colman at the premiere of Hot Fuzz wearing all black with leather accessories and a haircut with bangs

Now she plays Chef Terry in Episode 7.

Olivia Colman at the premiere of Secret Invasion in a dark velvet pantsuit

And finally, Jon Bernthal kick startedThe Walking Dead family when the show debuted in 2010.

Jon Bernthal at the premiere of The Walking Dead in a suit and tie

Now he plays Michael Berzatto, often seen in flashbacks as Carmy's brother.

Jon Bernthal with teary eyes in The Bear

What do you think of the latest season of The Bear? Share your review in the comments!

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