Tim Allen‘s ABC sitcom, Shifting Gears, isn’t any stranger to bringing aboard big-time visitor stars, and there may be one star particularly that showrunner Michelle Nader has her eyes on.
Talking with Us Weekly on the ABC Summer season Soirée on September 5, Nader revealed that there are a “couple of individuals” who’ve been in contact to say they wish to be part of the present. “I can’t say who and we’re pondering of the best way to get the suitable function,” she famous.
Nonetheless, Nader additionally admitted to having her personal record of “people who we wish to see” make a cameo on the sitcom. And the title on the prime of that record? A well-liked Emmy-winning White Lotus star.
“I wish to get Jennifer Coolidge within the present,” Nader informed the outlet. “I wish to get a few of these individuals to return round. We’ve so much up our sleeve.”
Shifting Gears premiered on January 8, 2025, and facilities on Allen’s Matt, a widower who runs an auto restoration store together with his estranged daughter, Riley (Kat Dennings). Jenna Elfman performs Riley’s boss and Matt’s love curiosity, Eve, whereas Seann William Scott performs Riley’s on/off boyfriend, Gabriel.
Coolidge beforehand starred alongside Dennings on the CBS sitcom 2 Broke Ladies, enjoying Zofia “Sophie” Kaczyński, a buxom middle-aged Polish girl who lives within the residence above the ladies.
Earlier this yr, forward of the Shifting Gears Season 1 finale on March 19, Dennings informed Individuals she is lengthy overdue for a catch-up with Coolidge however was struggling to come up with her in any case her White Lotus success.
“Oh my God, I’ve tried to get again in contact along with her, however I feel she’s too busy to speak to me proper now,” Dennings joked. “I’m simply kidding. However I’ve reached out simply to inform her how wonderful she is and I didn’t actually ask any questions, so possibly that’s why she didn’t reply?”
Regardless of not attending to catch up, Dennings mentioned of her former co-star, “I feel she’s simply an iconic particular person and actress and I’m so excited that she’s had this renaissance. She actually deserves it.”
The primary season of Shifting Gears featured cameos from Operating Level star Brenda Track, Virtually Excellent alum Nancy Travis, and former Tonight Present host Jay Leno.
As beforehand reported by Deadline, Season 2, which premieres on October 1, will characteristic a House Enchancment reunion, with visitor appearances from Allen’s former co-stars Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, and Debbe Dunning.
Shifting Gears, Season 2, Premieres, Wednesday, October 1, 8 pm ET, ABC