John Cena recently appeared on the hit TV show The Bear, and the cast were delighted.
The Bear is an award-winning drama set in a Chicago kitchen starring Jeremy Allen White. The show has introduced several guest stars already, including John Mulaney and Olivia Coleman.
John Cena added his name to that list in season three. He appeared in the fifth episode, appearing as the brother of Ted and Neil, playing the role of Sammy Fak.
In the episode titled “Children”, the team prepare for a visit from a photographer. Neil and Ted call on their brother Sammy to help get the restaurant up to the correct standard.
Cena’s role was received positively. Not just by fans and critics, but by the cast of the show themselves.
The cast of The Bear spoke with The Daily Beast recently, and were asked about John Cena’s cameo on the show. They were all very impressed by his performance, as well a show prepared he was when showing up on set.
Matty Matheson, who plays Ted, commented that Cena was a “pro”, and didn’t even need the script when shooting his scenes.
“He was a pro, showed up, didn’t even look at a script, just was fully prepared. Genuinely very inspiring, like, that’s how I want to show up on another set.”
Ricky Staffieri added that, “He’s so smart. It shows in his improv, too. He’s very thoughtful, just a wonderful person. Wonderful to work with and just the sweetest person.”
Meanwhile, Ebon Moss-Bachrach was impressed by John Cena’s mind. She complimented his “serious brain”, while also noting how he was reading a medical textbook between takes.
“John Cena had, like, a medical book he was reading in between takes. That guy has a serious brain on him.”
