The new upcoming ABC comedyShifting Gearshas added anAmerican Piealum to its cast list. The highly-anticipated comedy show will seeiconic actor Tim Allen returning to sitcomsfor the first time since 2021 in the role of Matt, a recent stubborn widower who restores classic cars. He will be joined byTwo Broke Girlsstar Kat Dennings, who plays his estranged daughter, Riley, who moves into his house with her kids, and they seek to rebuild their relationship.
According to reports fromVariety,Seann WilliamScott will join as a series regular, playing the part of Gabrielwho is described as a “family friend of Matt and Riley who works in the shop with Matt.“The series will be Scott’s first TV role sinceWelcome to Flatchand Allen’s first sinceThe Santa Clausesin 2023.
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The addition of Scott to thecast ofShifting Gearscould be just the wild card the show needs to ensure long-term success. Allen is no stranger to the spotlight and is viewed as a comedy heavyweight in the industry, butthe addition of a seasoned movie star like Scott could be the x-factor required to take the show to new heights. Much will depend on the chemistry of the two stars, who will seemingly share a lot of screen time as their characters will be working closely with one another.
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No story details regarding Gabriel have been revealed yet, but there is a chance he could have a story arc involving a potential romance with Riley. He will also likely be involved with running the shop, which could see him come into conflict with Matt. Whatever direction the show takes, Scott will remain a strong addition to the cast, and could well bring a youthfulness and energy that will no doubt juxtapose with Allen’s straight-man dynamic.
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The show will mark Scott’s third outing as a series regular, after a starring role inWelcome to FlatchandLethal Weaponseason 3. This will also mark his first foray into a full-blown primetime sitcom, and I believe this could be a chance at a comedic rebirth for the star. Scott is no stranger to big-screen comedies, but a successful, long-running TV comedy has been long overdue. ProvidedShifting Gearsshows early promise, and his chemistry with Allen is strong, this could be just the vehicle Scott needs for a successful comic rebirth.
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Shifting Gears is a drama about Matt, a widowed owner of a classic car restoration shop. Matt’s estranged daughter Riley and her teenage children move into his home, challenging him to rebuild both familial and personal connections.
