Jenna Elfman praises the shifting gears of love interest Tim Allen’s support

Jenna ElfmanReturn to comedy on ABC Gear came with several peaks – including the opportunity to work with the interest of love on the screen Tim Allen.

“I like to make scenes with Tim.” I was very excited and took me a few episodes to go, “OK, who are we? Who are you? How does he play in this format? What is its timing? ‘It takes a moment to see how we dance together as partners, ”said Elfman, 53 years old Us every week Before debut on Wednesday, February 26, episode Hit Sitcom.

Elfman specifically appreciated Allen’s ability to support her as his partner of the scene and added: “He is as confident as a comedy actor. He is just confident and I am sure and we do not care if something (does not land). When you do it for a long time, you are not paranoid that the joke doesn’t work and you don’t care. There is no rarity and there is enough self -confidence to support the survey of the scene of humor. ”

The actress was also looking forward to push her performance.

“I really appreciate it because you play two confident people and it’s really good.” The second thing I really appreciate from Tim is that it gives me complete freedom to occupy space by what I bring, ”she said. “I don’t feel like sitting there.” I don’t feel like sitting there and evaluating my comedy or my ability to make a joke. ”

Elfman continued, “I just feel as if he had faith in his ability and all around him. I am allowed to be alone in front of me. This kind of trust when you make a comedy is really great. ”

During the next episode GearElfman is presented as a witty choreographer Eve Drake, which owns a dance studio opposite the classic car restoration store led by Allen’s Characte, Matt. The synopsis is teasing as “the dispute between Parker and the premiere dance laboratory warms up when Matt confront the owner above the picnic table located in the common alley”.

“You will see more dynamics between Matt and Eva,” Elfman teased Our about her recurring role. “Just direct communication, opinions and exchange.” You will see that people are their full self in the face of others. It’s really fun. ”

Elfman’s comedy skills are not a surprise for those of Our Who tune in to her hit situation Dharma & Gregwho scored a golden globe and three Emmy nominations. Gear offered to Elfman the opportunity to return to the comedy space Along with the showrunner Michelle Nader.

“I worked with Tim before on the movie, so I know it’s beautiful.” He’s so good at what he does. It’s as if you don’t even see, and suddenly it’s just brilliant. But Michelle Nader and I had a telephone conversation and she went through me through what her plan was in terms of situational comedy and to feel fresh, which is so hard, ”she recalled. “We all love a good situational comedy, but it was hard to do it in terms of streaming and social media, and the great situational comedies were all over.”

Elfman further explained that immediately he knew Gear was something specialHe added, “I really love format. I was interested in it, but I didn’t feel hope that it would be good or fresh or new. So Michelle – and the rest of the cast and crew – just dig ass. It’s so good. She just wanted to have a fresh look at what a strong woman looks like. Everything she said resonated with me. It seemed to me at home. ”

She continued: “I loved how to approach the family on Wednesdays of the series and divide the generation culturally, politically and emotionally. It is a situational comedy, but it is based on talent, who knows how to act and who knows how to add a comedy. It also supports it. Everything felt for me to come to play, and I’m so glad I did it because I had a very good time. We just finished filming the last episode last night and it’s so good. ”

Gear It broadcasts ABC at 20:00 et on Wednesday before the next day is streaming on Hulu.