The Bear star can't reveal if Richie's cliffhanger ending in surprise prequel episode takes place before…

Actor Ebon Moss-Bachrach, known for his role as Richie in the series The Bear, is unable to comment on the implications of the character's cliffhanger ending in the surprise prequel episode. The standalone episode explored a flashback featuring Richie and his late best friend Mikey on a road trip to Gary, Indiana.

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