Mon Jun 30 02:00:00 UTC 2025: ## “The Bear’s” Sugar Berzatto Plants Seeds of Change in Season 4
**Chicago, IL** – Natalie “Sugar” Berzatto, played by actress Abby Elliott, is poised to play a critical role in the future of “The Bear” restaurant and her brother, Carmy (Jeremy Allen White), in the FX hit’s fourth season. Elliott reveals that Sugar, now a new mother and operations manager, has gained a new level of assertiveness, allowing her to advise Carmy on his passion for the restaurant business.
“She’s telling Carmy, ‘If you’re not in love with [the restaurant business] anymore, that’s okay’,” Elliott explains, hinting at a potential turning point for Carmy’s character arc.
Elliott describes Season 4 as cathartic, highlighting the emotional release after the intensity of the previous season. She also emphasizes the importance of grounding the show’s comedic elements, citing a standout scene during a wedding showdown with guest star Brie Larson, who plays Sugar’s frenemy, Francie Fak. Elliott drew inspiration from reality television, particularly “Vanderpump Rules,” and the movie “My Best Friend’s Wedding,” to inform the dynamic between Natalie and Francie.
Elliott reveals the close bond she shares with Jeremy Allen White, which has translated on-screen, and speaks to the authentic and unscripted approach to filming. She hopes to see Sugar continue to support Carmy and navigate her work-life balance, further developing her skills as an operations manager while cherishing her family life.
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