Shifting Gears Season 2: Lilly Singh Joins Cast As Riley’s Friend
Shifting Gears season 2 will reportedly introduce one of Riley’s friends, who will be played by none other than a late night host. Casting well-known celebrities to guest star on TV shows is obviously not a new concept, and this gest star won’t be the show’s first.
In fact, Shifting Gears season 2 will feature multiple guest stars, including Allen’s Home Improvement co-stars Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn and Debbe Dunning, as well as a reappearance by his Last Man Standing co-star Nancy Travis.
According to TVLine, Lilly Singh will guest star in Shifting Gears season 2 as a new friend of Riley (played by Kat Dennings). Singh’s character, Jen, will find a meaningful connection with Riley since both are parents. However, the friendship might not last for long as “unexpected mama drama” will cause tension between the two of them.
What Lilly Singh’s Guest Appearance Means For Shifting Gears
After Last Call with Carson Daly ended, NBC hired Singh to host A Little Late with Lilly Singh, which aired after Late Night with Seth Meyers for two seasons before it was canceled. The history-making late night talk show introduced Singh to a brand-new audience.
The YouTuber has also starred in multiple movies and TV shows, including Ice Age: Collision Course, Bad Moms, Dollface and The Muppets Mayhem. Singh was even a judge on Canada’s Got Talent.
Singh has a lot of experience with comedic roles, so her hifting Gears season 2 guest spot should be exciting for her fans. Since this is just a guest-starring role, Singh’s casting will likely only last for one episode, but depending on how Jen’s storyline with Riley gets resolved, it’s possible she could make another appearance in the future.
Our Take On Lilly Singh’s Shifting Gears Role
Interestingly, Singh isn’t the only late night star to appear on Shifting Gears. Former Tonight Show host Jay Leno played himself in season 1. Elsewhere in the world of network TV, soon-to-be-former Late Show host Stephen Colbert will play a fictional talk show host during Elsbeth season 3.
The other late night hosts–Jimmy Fallon, Meyers and Jimmy Kimmel–have also dabbled in guest appearances on scripted TV shows.
The heart of Shifting Gears is the relationship between Riley and her father, Matt Parker (Allen), though it’s always fun for fans to see these characters have their own separate storylines that create a lot of laughter and hilarity, and Singh’s storyline with Kat Dennings should be no different.
When Shifting Gears season 2 premieres October 1 at 8 p.m. EDT on ABC, fans should keep an eye out for Singh’s appearance at some point during the season.
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