Netflix has acquired the independently produced sitcom “Tires” from stand-up comedian Shane Gillis, who stars and serves as an exec producer. The six-episode scripted comedy, which was self-financed, will premiere on May 23.
As part of the deal with Gillis, Netflix will also produce a new stand-up special with the comedian — his second for the streamer, following last fall’s “Beautiful Dogs.” The news comes in the wake of Gillis’ “Saturday Night Live” hosting gig this past weekend.
Gillis is also a writer and the co-creator of “Tires,” which stars Steven Gerben as Will, “the nervous and unqualified heir to an auto repair chain.” Will attempts to turn his father’s business around “despite constant torture from his cousin and now employee, Shane (Shane Gillis).”
Gillis’ frequent collaborator John McKeever is the director on “Tires,” which comes from Gillis’ and McKeever’s production company, Dad Sick Productions. Gerben and McKeever are also creators,...
As part of the deal with Gillis, Netflix will also produce a new stand-up special with the comedian — his second for the streamer, following last fall’s “Beautiful Dogs.” The news comes in the wake of Gillis’ “Saturday Night Live” hosting gig this past weekend.
Gillis is also a writer and the co-creator of “Tires,” which stars Steven Gerben as Will, “the nervous and unqualified heir to an auto repair chain.” Will attempts to turn his father’s business around “despite constant torture from his cousin and now employee, Shane (Shane Gillis).”
Gillis’ frequent collaborator John McKeever is the director on “Tires,” which comes from Gillis’ and McKeever’s production company, Dad Sick Productions. Gerben and McKeever are also creators,...
- 2/26/2024
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Shane Gillis has struck a deal for his first scripted series: a Netflix workplace comedy set in an auto repair shop.
The streamer has ordered six episodes of Tires, which is based on a pilot concept Gillis had previously posted on YouTube. The setup: “Will (Steven Gerben), the nervous and unqualified heir to an auto repair chain, attempts to turn his father’s business around despite constant torture from his cousin and now employee, Shane (Gillis).”
Gillis serves as an executive producer, a writer and co-creator of the show, which will premiere on Netflix on May 23. Tires also stars Chris O’Connor, Kilah Fox and Stavros Halkias and has guest appearances by Andrew Schulz. The show marks the second production from Gillis and co-creator and director John McKeever’s production company, Dad Sick Productions.
In addition, Netflix has ordered another stand-up special from Gillis. His 2023 special, Beautiful Dogs, reached the Netflix...
The streamer has ordered six episodes of Tires, which is based on a pilot concept Gillis had previously posted on YouTube. The setup: “Will (Steven Gerben), the nervous and unqualified heir to an auto repair chain, attempts to turn his father’s business around despite constant torture from his cousin and now employee, Shane (Gillis).”
Gillis serves as an executive producer, a writer and co-creator of the show, which will premiere on Netflix on May 23. Tires also stars Chris O’Connor, Kilah Fox and Stavros Halkias and has guest appearances by Andrew Schulz. The show marks the second production from Gillis and co-creator and director John McKeever’s production company, Dad Sick Productions.
In addition, Netflix has ordered another stand-up special from Gillis. His 2023 special, Beautiful Dogs, reached the Netflix...
- 2/26/2024
- by James Hibberd
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
A little less than four and a half years after being hired, and then quickly fired from SNL over the use of a racial slur in a 2018 YouTube video, comedian Shane Gillis will be making his way to 30 Rock to host the venerable late-night series.
The announcement was made during tonight’s show hosted by The Bear‘s Ayo Edebiri. Set to join him for the episode on February 24 is musical guest 21 Savage.
One of today’s most popular comedians, Gillis’ most recent comedy special, Shane Gillis: Beautiful Dogs, debuted on Netflix last September and charted in the streamer’s Global Top 10 TV (English). His debut special, Shane Gillis: Live in Austin, debuted on YouTube in 2021 and has thus far racked up over 16 million views.
An actor and writer, in addition to a stand-up, Gillis was set to appear as a new featured player on SNL before a...
The announcement was made during tonight’s show hosted by The Bear‘s Ayo Edebiri. Set to join him for the episode on February 24 is musical guest 21 Savage.
One of today’s most popular comedians, Gillis’ most recent comedy special, Shane Gillis: Beautiful Dogs, debuted on Netflix last September and charted in the streamer’s Global Top 10 TV (English). His debut special, Shane Gillis: Live in Austin, debuted on YouTube in 2021 and has thus far racked up over 16 million views.
An actor and writer, in addition to a stand-up, Gillis was set to appear as a new featured player on SNL before a...
- 2/4/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Range Media Partners has signed stand-up comic, actor, and writer Shane Gillis for representation.
A Pennsylvania native quickly becoming one of the most popular and sought after comedians of his generation, Gillis’ most recent comedy special, Shane Gillis: Beautiful Dogs, debuted on Netflix September 5th and immediately charted in the streamer’s Global Top 10 TV (English). His debut special, Shane Gillis: Live in Austin, debuted on YouTube in 2021 and has thus far racked up over 16 million views.
Gillis is also well known as one half of Matt and Shane’s Secret Podcast, which regularly ranks on Apple’s top podcasts chart and is the #1 overall podcast on Patreon. Equally popular is the YouTube sketch series Gilly & Keeves, which he stars in opposite co-creator and co-writer John McKeever. The duo released Gilly & Keeves: The Special for the series’ second season in October 2022.
Seen earlier this year in the...
A Pennsylvania native quickly becoming one of the most popular and sought after comedians of his generation, Gillis’ most recent comedy special, Shane Gillis: Beautiful Dogs, debuted on Netflix September 5th and immediately charted in the streamer’s Global Top 10 TV (English). His debut special, Shane Gillis: Live in Austin, debuted on YouTube in 2021 and has thus far racked up over 16 million views.
Gillis is also well known as one half of Matt and Shane’s Secret Podcast, which regularly ranks on Apple’s top podcasts chart and is the #1 overall podcast on Patreon. Equally popular is the YouTube sketch series Gilly & Keeves, which he stars in opposite co-creator and co-writer John McKeever. The duo released Gilly & Keeves: The Special for the series’ second season in October 2022.
Seen earlier this year in the...
- 10/31/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Comedian Shane Gillis will make his Netflix debut Sept. 5 with a stand-up special dubbed Beautiful Dogs.
Filmed earlier this year in Virginia during his Shane Gillis Live tour, Beautiful Dogs is a follow-up to Gillis’ 2021 YouTube special Shane Gillis: Live in Austin. It went on to garner more than 13 million views.
Gillis also plays Gilly on the Peacock original series Bupkis that stars Pete Davidson and Joe Pesci. The series, which also features Edie Falco, premiered on May 4 and comes from Universal Television and Lorne Michaels’ Broadway Video. It has already been renewed for a second season.
Gillis’ other credits include starring in, as well as co-creating and writing, the YouTube sketch series Gilly & Keeves alongside producing partner John McKeever.
Beautiful Dogs was directed by McKeever and produced by All Things Comedy and Agi Entertainment.
Gillis is represented by CAA, Agi Entertainment, and Yorn, Levine, Barnes, Krintzman.
Filmed earlier this year in Virginia during his Shane Gillis Live tour, Beautiful Dogs is a follow-up to Gillis’ 2021 YouTube special Shane Gillis: Live in Austin. It went on to garner more than 13 million views.
Gillis also plays Gilly on the Peacock original series Bupkis that stars Pete Davidson and Joe Pesci. The series, which also features Edie Falco, premiered on May 4 and comes from Universal Television and Lorne Michaels’ Broadway Video. It has already been renewed for a second season.
Gillis’ other credits include starring in, as well as co-creating and writing, the YouTube sketch series Gilly & Keeves alongside producing partner John McKeever.
Beautiful Dogs was directed by McKeever and produced by All Things Comedy and Agi Entertainment.
Gillis is represented by CAA, Agi Entertainment, and Yorn, Levine, Barnes, Krintzman.
- 8/22/2023
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
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