Tim Allen is set to return to ABC with a new comedy series "Shifting Gears," where he stars as a widowed owner of a classic car restoration shop.
Allen's estranged adult daughter, played by Kat Dennings, and her teenage kids move in with him.
The supporting cast includes Daryl "Chill" Mitchell, Maxwell Simkins, and Barrett Margolis.
The series is set to premiere in the 2024-25 TV season, marking Allen's return to ABC after his previous hits "Home Improvement" and "Last Man Standing."
"Shifting Gears" faced setbacks during production, with co-writers/co-executive producers Mike Scully and Julie Thacker Scully exiting the show, and the role of Riley's brother Nick being recast after Froy Gutierrez's departure.
The future of Allen's other show, "The Santa Clauses" on Disney+, is uncertain, with speculations that his focus on "Shifting Gears" could impact its renewal prospects, though it is still under consideration for renewal.
Patricia Richardson, Allen's co-star from "Home Improvement," shut down rumors of a potential reboot with the original cast, citing the difficulty of getting the cast back together due to diverging career paths.
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