Jeremy Allen White of The Bear is everywhere at this moment, and his calendar is full. Deadline reported that he opened up about his journey as he prepared to film the fifth season of The Bear. He had already won three Golden Globes, two Critics' Choice Awards, two Emmys for lead actor, and three SAG Awards by this time because of the series.Fans often wondered how long he would stay in the show. He acted as Lop Gallagher in Shameless from the time he was eighteen until he was thirty. He never provided a clear answer about the exact length of his time there. It was evident that he cared more about quality than quantity. According to him, consistency matters more than counting seasons, and the series continued to deliver.Continue reading.Jeremy Allen White opens up about The Bear View this post on Instagram Instagram PostJeremy Allen White has disclosed that his character will undergo major changes in The Bear season five. Jeremy talked on the Award Chatter Podcast,“There .....I think it’s just all dependent on what Chris wants to do. But if it were up to me? I ..... read Chris’ words, and also to work with these actors .....so I’d do it for a very long time.”Carmy had to make the tough decision to leave the restaurant and take a break from cooking at the season four finale. The series will explore what happens following this choice. White believes that Carmy needs to figure out who he is outside of the kitchen.According to him, the character is on an indefinite vacation to discover his genuine passion. This change broadened the show's storyline choices. Carmy's personal development and mental health are needed for this move. The plot of the new season will center on how Carmy learns to live without the restaurant that has long defined him.Long but not foreverAllen has been leaving his fans to imagine what may happen to The Bear after the next season. In a recent Deadline interview, he expressed his excitement to be working with the show’s creator, Christopher Storer, and the cast. He explained that he could picture himself staying there for a few yearsSimultaneously, he had no idea of the danger of playing too long with a show and losing the stinging narrative that makes it special. He learned that lesson through the eleven seasons of his experience at Shameless. White hoped that the show would be a success and would continue to thrive throughout time.Passionate about the character View this post on Instagram Instagram PostWhite has discussed his part in The Bear and its creators with genuine passion. He claimed that his experience as Carmy was unlike any other role he has played on TV. Christopher Storer treated him like a genuine buddy and partner. This treatment made him happier.On January 5, 2026, Jeremy is thrilled to be back at the new season of filming. This is his only excuse, since he had become close to his castmates. The show has become more than a venture for Jeremy. Although his rigorous schedule had left him with little time to devote his full attention to the series, he insisted on doing so when the production for the new season started.Follow Soap Central for more updates on The Bear!