"The Bear" Stars Spill Secrets of Emotional "Ice Chips" Scene

Jamie Lee Curtis and Abby Elliott of "The Bear" Discuss the Emotional "Ice Chips" Episode The stars of the hit FX on Hulu series "The Bear" recently spoke to The Hollywood Reporter at their Emmys Lounge. The focus of their conversation was the emotionally charged "Ice Chips" episode, and particularly the remarkable single-take scene. Jamie Lee Curtis commented, "We never rehearsed any of it. You and I never spoke about it." This spontaneous approach to the scene, they both agreed, contributed to its raw and powerful impact. Abby Elliott added, "What I loved so much when I finally got to read the script was that the birth is symbolic and it's about the conclusion and diving into this complicated relationship." The episode's success is a testament to the actors' skill and the show's creative direction. The single-take scene, filmed at 8:30 in the morning, required 25 pages of dialogue, executed flawlessly in just two takes. The episode's emotional resonance and the actors' insightful reflections make this a compelling story for entertainment news.