Getting teeth pulled out, punching cars and obsessing about salad – the weird ways actors get into character

Carey Mulligan and Oscar Isaac decided to wear earbuds so they could listen to music while acting in Beef – resulting in massive VFX costs. But they’re the tip of the iceberg when it comes to wild onset choices…

The Guardian

Beef, season 2, rage against the rich

Beef brings a whole new story and cast to season 2. Instead of the road rage we saw in season 1, the second season deals with rage against people with money and power by people with no money and power. Income inequality is the topic of season 2. […]

https://oldaintdead.com/beef-season-2-rage-against-the-rich/

'Beef' Season 2 Production Designer Grace Yun Interview

Production designer Grace Yun tells IndieWire about designing seasons, eras, and Carey Mulligan's maximalist taste in 'Beef' Season 2.

IndieWire
How a Gold House Dinner Helped ‘Beef’ Creator Lee Sung Jin Land Season 2 Star Charles Melton

The creator of the award-winning Netflix anthology series shares how an overheard argument inspired the show’s latest installment: “It just goes to show that real life is so much more interesting than anything my writer brain can come up with.”

The Hollywood Reporter

‘Beef’ Creator Lee Sung Jin On The “Real-Life Incident” That Inspired Season 2: “The Theme Of Class … Affects Every Interaction”
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https://deadline.com/2026/04/beef-season-2-lee-sung-jin-real-life-inspiration-class-1236865372/

‘Beef’ Creator Lee Sung Jin On The “Real-Life Incident” That Inspired Season 2: “The Theme Of Class … Affects Every Interaction”

Beef Season 2 tackles healthcare inequity and class dynamics, and a majority of it was inspired by real-life events, creator Lee Sung Jin said.

Deadline

‘Beef’ Stars Carey Mulligan and Oscar Isaac on What Drew Them to Their Characters, Who Do Unhinged, Terrible Things

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‘Beef’ Stars Carey Mulligan and Oscar Isaac on What Drew Them to Their Characters, Who Do Unhinged, Terrible Things
#Variety #News #Beef #CareyMulligan #OscarIsaac

https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/beefs-carey-mulligan-oscar-isaac-characters-1236724160/

'Beef' Carey Mulligan and Oscar Isaac on What Drew Them to Their Characters

'Beef'stars Carey Mulligan and Oscar Isaac on what drew them to their characters.

Variety