Why Nancy Travis won’t be Tim Allen’s wife after the last man

After playing Tim AllenThe wife of nearly 10 years Last man standing., Nancy Travis was excited to try something new when they reunited on ABC GearshiftS

During an exclusive interview with US WeeklyTravis has broken down Her guest appearance of Gearshiftwhich broadcasts Wednesday, February 12th.

“I received a call that there was a part for which they wanted me and I love that they had created this connection with the role of Charlotte. She is not this cliché of a husband or girlfriend, ”Travis, 63, irritates. “(Instead) like two ships passing at night (with Charlotte and Matt). They really affect the trajectory of the other’s life – probably more for Mat. “

Travis enjoyed Receiving screen sharing With Alan, 71, again, adding: “Charlotte is a catalyst for him. It was fun to play the role of someone who has a shared experience with the character of Tim, which is true in real life. We have shared the attempt to get the last person to stand, and at the same time my character of shifting gears is a stranger – just someone whom Matt meets who can inform his life. “

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Thehe Gearshift Reunion marks the first time Alan and Travis will share the screen after the ABC Last man standingS At the sitcom, which airs from 2011 to 2021, Alan and Travis played a fictional couple: Mike and Vanessa Baxter.

After Last man standing ended, Alan Returned to the comedy space with Gearshiftwhich premiered last month. The show follows the hero of Alan, a widower, as he re -connects with his alienated daughter Riley (Kat denings). The episode on Wednesday is themed for Valentine’s Day, as Alan Matt Bonds’s character with Charlotte, whom he meets while visiting the tomb of his late wife.

“It was great not to play the wife (this time). It was great. It was really fun to just go in and have a whole wealth of knowledge and convergence working with TIM. With regard to the comedy rhythm, knowing how to set a joke and how to tell a story together, it was great to be able to accept it and apply it to Charlotte, “Travis noted. “Wondering how Nancy Travis will return to this Gearshift The world and I think this is a unique and smart way that they have designed it. “

Some Last man standing Fans they hoped that Travis could get on Alan again on the screen wife after USA He broke the news of his casting. Travis, however, is not sure she would like to recreate the dynamics that appeared so seamlessly Last man standingS

“I like to work with him, but I think it’s fun to explore new and different relationships between the characters. It’s a lot of meta – maybe too, “she told USAS “I really like what they created, which is a friend of a soul mate. It may be like the ghost of his ex-wife, which comes in the spirit of someone else. But I like the nuances of what they created with this different connection. “

Travis would not exclude another Return to Gearshift Still.

“Tim loves what he does and it’s almost like he hosts a party. But at the same time, he is very conscientious and really wants to tell any story in a very impactful way – comedy and emotionally and true, “she explained. “So he is a great partner on the stage that way. Also, everyone just has a really great time on the set and it’s like being at a party. “

While Travis is the first former Kostar of Allen In order to appear, she said USA There was no pressure to appear with her ex -husband on TV and added: “I felt the opposite. I showed up and had such an attractive and warm feeling that I was there. We just had a good time working together and everyone was glad to watch us. It was just a very kind, fun and warm group. “

She concluded: “They even come from the other actors I haven’t worked with before. I just felt like I was a part of this show – even though I’m not. So this is a testimony to the people who are part of Gearshift – including Showrunner Michelle NaderS … Kat Dennts was fantastic, by the way. I really didn’t have any scenes with her, but just my interaction with her on the set. She is just warm and fun and fantastic. This is a wonderful show. “

Gearshift Airs Wednesday ABC at 8:00 pm ET before handing over the next day to Hulu.