Jenna Elfman's New Role in 'The Interrogator' Sparks Speculation About 'Shifting Gears' Season 3
Jenna Elfman, known for her role as Tim Allen's girlfriend in "Shifting Gears," has landed a new role in Fox's series "The Interrogator." The show, which has received a straight-to-series order, features Stephen Fry as a former MI6 agent named Conrad Henry. Elfman will play Woodrow, a former CIA rising star now stationed at the DIA as a handler for Henry's team. The dynamic between Woodrow and Henry is described as a compelling, strange-bedfellows relationship.
Elfman's new role has sparked speculation about her future on "Shifting Gears," where she was expected to return for season 3. While season 3 is still in development, there are no official details on Elfman's involvement yet. In the season 2 finale, Matt (played by Allen) made efforts to move on from his split with Eve (Elfman) but ultimately reunited with her after a chance encounter at a bar. Showrunner Michelle Nader revealed that the plan was always for Eve to be Matt's long-term love interest on the show.
Elfman has expressed her excitement about working on "Shifting Gears," praising the writing and comedic elements of the show. She highlighted the strong character development and humor in the scripts, emphasizing the enjoyable experience of working on the series. Fans can catch "Shifting Gears" on Hulu, where it is currently streaming.