Shifting Gears (TV series)

Shifting Gears
GenreSitcom
Created byMike Scully
Julie Thacker Scully
ShowrunnerMichelle Nader
Directed byJohn Pasquin
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
  • Tim Allen
  • Rick Messina
  • Richard Baker
  • Marty Adelstein
  • Becky Clements
  • John Pasquin
  • John Amodeo
  • Mike Scully
  • Julie Thacker Scully
  • Michelle Nader
  • Bob Daily
  • Jim Patterson
ProducerKat Dennings
Production companies
  • Tomorrow Studios
  • Scully Productions
  • Boxing Cat Productions
  • Shaky Gun Productions
  • 20th Television
Original release
NetworkABC

Shifting Gears is an upcoming American comedy television series starring Tim Allen and Kat Dennings for ABC from 20th Television. It is scheduled to premiere on January 8, 2025.[1]

Premise

A widower takes in his estranged daughter and her children.[2]

Cast

Main

Recurring

Guest stars

Episodes

No.Title [4]Directed byWritten byOriginal air date [4]Prod.
code		U.S. viewers
(millions)
1"Restoration"John Pasquin[4]Mike Scully & Julie Thacker Scully[5]January 8, 2025 (2025-01-08)TBATBD
2"Accomodations"TBATBAJanuary 15, 2025 (2025-01-15)TBATBD

Production

A pilot episode was ordered in March 2024 made by 20th Television and written by Mike Scully and Julie Thacker Scully.[5]

The project was given a series order by ABC in July 2024. It is from the studio 20th Television and starring Tim Allen and Kat Dennings. Mike Scully and Julie Thacker Scully were involved in the pilot but left the project. Allen executive produces with Marty Adelstein, Becky Clements, Richard Baker, Rick Messina and pilot director John Pasquin.[6] Michelle Nader joined as showrunner and executive producer in September 2024.[7] Dennings is also a producer. Jim Patterson, Bob Daily and John Amodeo also executive produce.[8]

Seann William Scott joined the cast of the series in October 2024. Also in the cast for the series are Daryl "Chill" Mitchell, Maxwell Simkins and Barrett Margolis.[9] In November 2024, Brenda Song was cast to guest star.[3] In December 2024, Jenna Elfman joined the cast in a recurring role.[10]

Filming

Shifting Gears is filmed at Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, California.[11]

References

  1. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on November 11, 2024. Retrieved November 11, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. ^ Petski, Denise (May 21, 2024). "Tim Allen Comedy Pilot 'Shifting Gears' Casts Maxwell Simkins & Barrett Margolis". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on June 24, 2024. Retrieved October 17, 2024.
  3. ^ a b Petski, Denise. "Brenda Song Reunites With Kat Dennings In Tim Allen's 'Shifting Gears' ABC Comedy Series". Archived from the original on November 25, 2024. Retrieved December 19, 2024.
  4. ^ a b c "Shows A-Z - shifting gears on abc". The Futon Critic. Retrieved December 28, 2024.
  5. ^ a b Schneider, Michael (March 6, 2024). "Tim Allen Plots Another Return to ABC, Which Orders Comedy Pilot 'Shifting Gears'". Variety. Retrieved October 17, 2024.
  6. ^ Porter, Rick (July 29, 2024). "Tim Allen Comedy 'Shifting Gears' Nabs Series Order at ABC". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 17, 2024.
  7. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (September 25, 2024). "Michelle Nader Joins ABC's 'Shifting Gears' As Showrunner As She Inks Overall Deal With 20th Television". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 17, 2024.
  8. ^ Otterson, Joe (October 16, 2024). "Tim Allen, Kat Dennings ABC Comedy 'Shifting Gears' Casts Seann William Scott". Variety. Retrieved October 17, 2024.
  9. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (October 16, 2024). "Seann William Scott Joins Tim Allen & Kat Dennings In ABC Comedy Series 'Shifting Gears'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 17, 2024.
  10. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (December 12, 2024). "Jenna Elfman Joins ABC's 'Shifting Gears' In Return To Multi-Camera Comedy". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on December 13, 2024. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
  11. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on December 23, 2024. Retrieved December 23, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)