Dan and Eugene Levy joke about 'The Bear' Emmy nomination during awards ceremony

Dan and Eugene Levy made a joke at the Emmys about The Bear’s comedy nomination, adding humor to the ongoing debate.

Father-son duo Dan and Eugene Levy made light of The Bear’s controversial Emmy nomination in the comedy category.

During the 2024 Emmy Awards, comedians Dan and Eugene Levy added humor to the ongoing debate over FX’s The Bear being classified as a comedy. While presenting at the ceremony, Eugene Levy cleverly acknowledged the swirling controversy by stating, "I know some of you might be expecting us to make a joke about whether The Bear is really a comedy...but in the true spirit of The Bear, we will not be making any jokes." This playful nod to the show's serious tone and the ongoing discussion over its genre prompted laughter from the audience.

"I know some of you might be expecting us to make a joke about whether The Bear is really a comedy...but in the true spirit of The Bear we will not be making any jokes"

—Eugene Levy during his #Emmys opening monologue pic.twitter.com/8XQHzcy9rc

— Spencer Althouse (@SpencerAlthouse) September 16, 2024

The Levys' joke added a lighthearted twist to a topic that has sparked plenty of debate, both among fans and industry figures. While many viewers argue that The Bear leans more toward drama, others defend its inclusion in the comedy category, pointing to its use of dark humor amidst its intense storylines.

The Bear already winning awards in the comedy category over talented people who were actually in comedic roles #Emmys pic.twitter.com/FzAgprP6WO

— Stephen (@dcsteve5) September 16, 2024