Grab your picnic baskets and brace for chaos, because Tubi’s Breaking Bear is about to unleash a furry crime spree like no other! This adult animated comedy boasts a cast that’s pure Hollywood dynamite: Brendan Fraser, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Annie Murphy, Elizabeth Hurley, and Josh Gad. Imagine Yogi Bear plotting a Sopranos-style heist, and you’ve nailed the vibe—cuddly meets cutthroat in the wildest way. With a premise this unhinged and talent this massive, Breaking Bear is already our next binge obsession. Here’s why this bear mob is set to steal the show!
A Cast That’s Clawing at Our Hearts
This lineup is so stacked it’s basically a bear-sized Hollywood bash! Brendan Fraser, our Oscar-winning Whale hero, brings his lovable charm that makes you want to high-five him through the screen. Sarah Michelle Gellar, Buffy’s badass and Dexter: Original Sin’s latest star, is here to slay with her razor wit. Annie Murphy, Schitt’s Creek’s Emmy-winning Alexis Rose, sprinkles her comedic magic. Elizabeth Hurley, Bedazzled’s dazzling queen and Fraser’s former co-star, oozes sly allure. And Josh Gad, Frozen’s Olaf with Broadway swagger, is ready to go full chaos goblin.
Tubi’s Chief Content Officer, Adam Lewinson, is hyped, saying, “With Brendan, Sarah, Annie, Elizabeth, and Josh, we’ve got a killer cast. Breaking Bear is our unapologetic riff on mob epics like Scarface and Goodfellas, with dysfunctional bears diving into crime to save their forest.” Sold? Because we’re already roaring for this!
What’s Breaking Bear Cooking Up?
Created by Julien Nitzberg (The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia), Breaking Bear is the adult animated series you didn’t know you were craving. It follows a messy bear family who trade honey for heists, turning to crime to fend off frackers, mobsters, and a psycho wolf pack. Think cartoon shenanigans with a Godfather edge—hilarious, heartfelt, and totally bananas.
Each star’s role is a perfect match:
Sarah Michelle Gellar voices Blair, the middle sister bear and secret genius, juggling her brothers’ screw-ups like a furry mob boss.
Annie Murphy plays Tawny, a human news anchor with big dreams and a ruthless streak behind her megawatt smile.
Elizabeth Hurley is the Wolf Queen, a fierce forest protector whose bear feud sparks epic chaos.
Josh Gad brings Alistair, the baby brother bear who flips from cuddly to feral faster than you can blink.
Brendan Fraser’s role is hush-hush, but as a lead voice and executive producer, expect him to anchor this bear mob with heart.
Who’s Stirring the Honey Pot?
Breaking Bear hails from Evoke Entertainment (Creepshow) and Tom DeLonge’s To The Stars Media (Monsters of California). Nitzberg, showrunner and executive producer, teams up with DeLonge, Stan Spry, Jeff Holland, Bradford Bricken, and stars Fraser, Gellar, and Gad. This crew—blending animation pros, horror buffs, and a Blink-182 legend—promises a series as wild as a bear on a sugar rush.
Nitzberg’s subversive humor makes him the ideal captain for this forest-meets-underworld caper. By mixing mobster grit with bear-powered absurdity, Breaking Bear is poised to join adult animation titans like Rick and Morty or BoJack Horseman.
Why This Cast Is a Total Knockout
These stars know their way around a voice booth. Fraser’s charmed in The Nut Job (2014) and Escape from Planet Earth (2013). Gellar’s voiced Happily N’Ever After (2007) and TMNT (2007). Gad’s Frozen’s Olaf, with comedic timing that’ll steal scenes. Murphy and Hurley, newer to animation, bring live-action fire—Murphy’s Schitt’s Creek sass and Hurley’s Bedazzled devilish charm.
Nostalgia seals the deal. Fraser and Gellar’s 2007 Air I Breathe team-up, plus Gellar’s support during Fraser’s Whale Oscar run, makes their reunion a warm fuzzies fest. Fraser and Hurley’s Bedazzled (2000) sparks, with Hurley praising Fraser as a fave, hint at fun chemistry. We’re begging for cheeky callbacks!
Why Breaking Bear Is a Must-Watch
Tubi’s free, ad-supported platform is swinging big with Breaking Bear. Landing this A-list crew and a premise that’s half genius, half batty, it taps into the wild love for edgy adult animation. It’s Tubi’s bold play to shine in a streaming jungle packed with Netflix and Hulu.
For fans, Breaking Bear is a chance to hear your faves like never before. Fraser’s soulful warmth, Gellar’s fiery spark, Murphy’s comedy gold, Hurley’s sly charm, or Gad’s unhinged hilarity—there’s something for all. With mobster gags and forest-saving heart, it’s ready to spark memes and epic binges.
When Can We Join the Bear Mob?
Tubi’s keeping the premiere date under wraps, but the buzz is deafening. With this cast and a concept this bold, Breaking Bear is one to stalk like a bear on the prowl. Stay tuned—these bears are about to break bad, and it’s gonna be a blast!
Source: Deadline
