Title: Shifting Gears
Type: Series
Content: Shifting Gears centers on Matt (Allen), the stubborn, widowed owner of a classic car restoration shop. When Matt’s estranged daughter Riley (Dennings) and her teenage kids move into his house, the real restoration begins. Dennings’ Riley butted heads with her father growing up and left to marry the boyfriend he hated. Now divorced, Riley’s forced to move back home with two kids, hoping she and her dad can make it work this time.
Production Company: TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX FILM CORPORATION
Production Location: Los Angeles
Filming Status: Filming (November 6 – February 19, 2025)
Producers: Marty Adelstein, Becky Clements, Richard Baker, Rick Messina
Showrunner: Michelle Nader
Director: John Pasquin
Line Producer: John Amodeo
Production Manager: Nicole McMillan
Director of Photography: Donald A. Morgan
1st Assistant Director: Natalie Van Doren
Cast: Tim Allen, Kat Dennings, Daryl “Chill” Mitchell, Froy Gutierrez, Maxwell Simkins, Barrett Margolis, Seann William Scott
Casting Directors: Juel Bestrop, Brett Benner, Debby Romano
Contact:
Tomorrow Studios: info@tomorrow-studio.com, 310-424-1170
Messina Baker Entertainment: info@messinabakerentertainment.com, 323-954-8600
Boxing Cat Films: info@boxingcatfilms.com, 818-765-4870
20th Television: info@20thtelevision.com, 310-369-1000
Synopsis
In the heart of Los Angeles, a stubborn man named Matt, played by the beloved Tim Allen, finds his life turned upside down. As the owner of a classic car restoration shop, he has always had a singular focus—his work. However, everything changes when his estranged daughter, Riley (portrayed by Kat Dennings), and her two teenage children move back into his home. What unfolds is not just about fixing up old cars, but about mending broken family ties in a hilarious and heartfelt journey.
Riley returns to her childhood home, a place filled with memories and, unfortunately, unresolved issues. Having left years ago after a tumultuous relationship with her father, she now navigates the challenges of single motherhood while hoping for a fresh start. With her past resurfacing and family dynamics at play, the tension between father and daughter simmers just beneath the surface.
Packed with laughter, emotion, and a touch of nostalgia, “Shifting Gears” showcases the essence of family and the importance of connection. As Matt and Riley clash over parenting styles and life choices, both must learn to shift gears, realizing that understanding and compromise are key to building new roads together. Co-starring an ensemble cast including Daryl “Chill” Mitchell, Froy Gutierrez, and Seann William Scott, this production promises a delightful ride full of ups and downs, and plenty of laughs along the way.
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