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Black America Web
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
Ayo Edebiri Expands Her Creative Contributions To ‘The Bear' Season 4
Source: ROBYN BECK / Getty The Bear's Ayo Edebiri expands her creative contributions by co-writing an episode for the upcoming fourth season. Collaborating with co-star Lionel Boyce, who plays pastry chef Marcus, the two have been able to add new roles to their repertoire. Read more inside. Edebiri is renowned for her portrayal of sous-chef Sydney Adamu in FX's acclaimed series The Bear . Now, the Emmy winner takes her talents behind the camera as a writer for the show. Edebiri's involvement in the show's creative process isn't new. She made her directorial debut in Season 3 with the episode 'Napkins,' which garnered critical acclaim and showcased her multifaceted talent. Her foray into writing feels like a natural progression as she began her journey and formative years as an artist crafting stories. The fourth season of The Bear is set to premiere on June 25, 2025, on FX and Hulu, with all ten episodes releasing simultaneously. Deadline reports that while specific plot details remain under wraps, the season is anticipated to delve deeper into the personal and professional challenges faced by the characters, particularly Sydney, who is at a crossroads in her culinary career. Edebiri's transition from acting to writing and directing within the same series highlights a growing trend in the entertainment industry, where actors take on multifaceted roles to shape the narratives they bring to life on screen. Her collaboration with Boyce not only enriches the storytelling of The Bear but also highlights the dynamic talents within its cast. As fans eagerly await the new season, Edebiri's expanded role promises to bring fresh perspectives and depth to the series, continuing its tradition of compelling storytelling and captivating character development. Congrats Ayo! SEE ALSO Ayo Edebiri Expands Her Creative Contributions To 'The Bear' Season 4 was originally published on Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ayo Edebiri pays tribute to her dad, Nigerian culture with Met Gala look.
Ayo Edebiri of Dorchester showed off a new look at this year's Met Gala. Edebiri, known for her Emmy-winning role in "The Bear," wasa member of the Met Gala host committee. The theme this year for the was Met Gala's exhibition, "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style." The annual fashion extravaganza, hosted at New York City's Metropolitan Museum of Art, returned on May 5 with a theme that pays homage to the cultural influence of Black menswear, as seen through the lens of dandyism. The Black "dandy," defined as a "man unduly devoted to style," was a term associated with Black men in 18th-century Europe as a trend of smartly dressed servant staff emerged. Here's what Edebiri wore on the floor of the Met Gala and how it was inspired by her family. Edebiri said, according to Vogue reporting, that she is Black American who is half Bajan and half Nigerian, and that her dad served as the main inspiration for her outfit on May 5. "He's one of the dandiest men I know, whether he's power-clashing to go to the office or in traditional Edo clothes at the Emmys with me," the award winning actress said to Vogue. Edebiri is wearing a leather tailcoat over a wool-silk, floor-length shirtdress with glass beads that imitate coral, a motif that pays homage to coral found in Nigerian fashion, like some outfits worn by her father, Vogue reporting said. "I feel like there's a story I've been telling myself of West meets West Africa as the look has come together," Edebiri said to Vogue. And, to be clear, she is talking about her real father, Dele Edebiri, not the WB frog she has jokingly said she is related to in the past. The character was created by Chuck Jones, and to be extra clear, has never been voiced by her father professionally. Edward Segarra contributed to the reporting of this story. Rin Velasco is a trending reporter. She can be reached at rvelasco@ This article originally appeared on The Patriot Ledger: Met Gala 2025: Boston's Ayo Edebiri pays homage to her dad in new look
Express Tribune
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Everything we know so far about season 4 of 'The Bear'
It's been almost a year since The Bear season 3 wrapped up, leaving fans buzzing with questions. Will Sydney find greener pastures? Will Carmy ever actually relax? Are they still even making sandwiches? As summer approaches, it's almost time to check back in with the chaotic crew at the heart of one of TV's most beloved shows. The good news: The Bear was renewed for both a third and fourth season back in fall 2023. Now, fresh details are trickling out about what's next and who's returning to Sweet Home Chicago. Ayo Edebiri and Lionel Boyce Step Behind the Scenes Ayo Edebiri and Lionel Boyce are pulling double duty this season — and maybe even triple in Edebiri's case. She revealed to Deadline that she and Boyce are co-writing an episode for season 4. While specifics about the episode are still under wraps, fans have reason to be excited. Last season, Edebiri directed the standout episode "Napkins," which spotlighted Liza Colón-Zayas's Tina and eventually helped Colón-Zayas win an Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. Who's Returning to the Kitchen? It looks like all the major players will be back for season 4. Alongside multi-talented Edebiri and Boyce, you can expect to see Jeremy Allen White, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Abby Elliott, Matty Matheson, and Emmy winner Liza Colón-Zayas once again. In a Disney+ 2025 preview reel, Jamie Lee Curtis also made a brief but thrilling appearance, confirming her return as the Berzatto family's matriarch, Donna. When Can We Expect The Bear Season 4? Thanks to that same Disney+ 2025 teaser, we know that season 4 of The Bear is set to premiere in June 2025. Parts of season 4 were filmed alongside season 3, meaning the wait shouldn't be too long, fingers crossed. Right, chef?
Daily Mirror
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Love is in the air as Ayo Edebiri sends fans wild over her new rom-com era
Apple TV+ has announced that Ayo Edebiri will be starring in a new rom-com opposite White Lotus alum Will Sharpe, and fans are ecstatic about the actress's first leading role in the genre Ayo Edebiri is venturing into the rom-com universe with a newly announced Apple TV+ series. The American actress and comedian will be starring opposite The White Lotus alum Will Sharpe in a new series for the streaming platform, on which she will also serve as executive producer. Apple TV+ announced its new comedy series 'Prodigies' will be an 'unusual take on a classic romantic comedy'. The series will centre on the relationship of two former child prodigies, though this is no cookie-cutter rom-com, according to the streaming giant. The new series 'challenges the fallacy at the heart of romantic storytelling — that the tale is over when the heroes get together.' The story will follow Didi (Edebiri) and Ren (Sharpe), two child prodigies that have been together since they were children. Now in their early 30s, the two begin questioning whether their very ordinary existence is living up to the extraordinary promise of their childhood. As the series unfolds, the two find themselves also begin questioning their longstanding relationship. The series is created, written and directed by Sharpe, who previously wrote Flowers starring Oliva Coleman. Sharpe was nominated for a BAFTA for Best Scripted Comedy for his writing on the show, and has won both a BAFTA and SAG award for his acting roles in Giri/Haji and The White Lotus respectively. Ayo Edebiri fans have expressed massive excitement over the series announcement. Marking the actress's first foray into romantic comedies, fans expect Edebiri to bring her signature brand of authenticity and humour to the time-honoured genre. Fans took to the official Apple announcement on X to share their enthusiasm. Commenting on the post, one Edebiri diehard wrote: 'WE'VE BEEN WAITING FOR AYO'S ROMCOM ERA LETS GOOOO". Other fans expressed particular excitement about the combination of Edebiri's acting and Sharpe's writing. One fan wrote: 'Ayo Edebiri in a rom-com by Will Sharpe? My emotionally complex, awkwardly funny heart is already invested'. The reaction to the pair acting side-by-side is also exciting fans, with one writing: 'Ayo + Will + rom-com = chaotic excellence incoming. Inject this right into my watchlist." Another fan expressed their love for the actress, jokingly commenting: 'I would write and star in a romcom so I could kiss Ayo too I get it". The fact that the romance will also feature two non-white leads has also been highlighted by fans. One eager fan commented: 'A rom-com starring talented Afro-Carribean-American and Japanese-British leads? I'm interested." This is technically Ayo Edebiri's first romantic comedy, though she has starred in other comedies with a romantic edge like Bottoms in 2023. In recent months, Edebiri has been leaning away from outright comedy. In addition to her recurring role on The Bear, her most recent project is in the American thriller Opus - which released in theatres in March 2025. That said, fans have been waiting for the star to make a bigger splash in the world of romance. Fans went wild in 2024 when pictures of Edebiri and Paul Mescal celebrating St. Patrick's Day together sparked rumours of a joint romcom project. The flames of the rumoured collaboration were further stoked when the romance author Emily Henry and screenwriter Yulin Kuang shared Edebiri's posts on Instagram. Henry, whose viral-hit novel Book Lovers is set for adaptation, told Variety that while she "can't confirm or deny" the casting, she thinks Mescal and Edebiri would be a great fit for the film. Edebiri is already set for a jam-packed year. In addition to the release of Opus, she is also set to write the screenplay for the upcoming live-action 'Barney' movie which is being produced jointly by A24 and Daniel Kaluuya. The live-action project was first announced in November 2019 and while much of the plot is being kept under wraps, sources revealed to Variety that Kaluuya will not be starring in the movie alongside Edebiri. Apple TV+ has not yet confirmed a release date for Prodigies. The show will be produced by the Emmy and BAFTA award-winning production studio, SISTER, which has worked with Sharpe previously on Giri/Haji and Flowers.
Boston Globe
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
Hailing an Uber in Boston? Your next driver might be Ayo Edebiri's dad.
From left: Ayo Edebiri with her father Dele Edebiri. Ayo Edebiri Edebiri went on to explain that her dad, Dele, 'is an Uber driver,' confirming to Mulaney that there's even a chance he might pick you up if you happen to use the rideshare service in Boston. 'The Bear' and 'Inside Out 2″ star also revealed that her dad once gave a ride to former 'Saturday Night Live' cast member Leslie Jones when the all-female 'Ghostbusters' reboot filmed in the Hub nearly a decade ago. 'Leslie has been in my dad's Uber, actually, when they were filming 'Ghostbusters' in Boston,' Edebiri said. 'That's a real story from my life.' According to Edebiri, it sounds like her dad and Jones struck up a bit of a friendship, which led to a fun social media moment between the comedians. Advertisement 'I think it was a mutual vibe,' Edebiri said. 'She took a selfie with him and then I posted on Instagram, and I was like, 'That's crazy.' And she was like, 'Be nice to your father!'' As for O'Brien, the former late-night host shared his own Massachusetts anecdote on Wednesday's show, recalling the chaotic Christmas celebrations held by his large Irish family. O'Brien revealed that his dad would film them posing together on the stairs of their home before rushing to open their presents, which would often result in O'Brien and his siblings trampling their brother Justin, who was at the head of the line. 'It was carnage,' O'Brien said. Matt Juul can be reached at
