Why Nancy Travis will not be the wife of Sitcom Tim Allen after the last man stood

After playing Tim AllenNearly 10 years Last man standing, Nancy Travis was excited to try something new when they met on ABC Gear.

During an exclusive conversation with Us every weekTravis collapsed Her visiting performance Gearthat broadcasts on Wednesday 12 February.

“I called there was a part they wanted me for, and I love to create this relationship with Charlotte’s role.” It’s not a cliché of a wife or a girlfriend, ”Travis teased, 63 years old. “(Instead is) like two ships passing at night (with Charlotte and Matt).” They really affect the trajectory of the other lives – probably more for Matt. ”

Travis enjoyed Screen sharing He added with Allen, 71, again: “Charlotte is a catalyst for him. It was fun to play the role of someone who has a shared experience with Tim’s character, which is true in real life. We shared the experience that the last man stood and at the same time my shift of the character of the move is a stranger – just someone who Matt meets, who can inform his life. ”

The Gear Reunion marks the first time Allen and Travis share a screen from ABC Last man standing. The situation that was broadcast from 2011 to 2021, Allen and Travis played a fictitious couple: Mike and Vanessa Baxter.

After Last man standing ended, Allen returned to the comedy space with Gearwhich premiered last month. The show follows Allen’s character, widow, when he joins his stolen daughter Riley (Kat dennings). Wednesday’s episode is a Valentine’s Day with the topic, because Allen’s character Matt Bond with Charlotte, who meets his late wife when visiting his late wife.

“It was great not to play a wife (this time).” It was great. It was really fun when I could only come and have the whole wealth of knowledge and relationship with Tim. As for the comedy rhythm, he knew how to set up a joke and how to tell the story together, it was great that we could take it and apply it to Charlotte, ”Travis said. “You wonder how Nancy Travis will come back to it.” To switch gears The world and I think it is a unique and clever way they created it. ”

Some Last man standing Fans They hoped Travis could become Allen Then again on the screen Our Broke the news of her cast. Travis, however Last man standing.

“I enjoy working with him, but I think it’s fun to explore new and different relationships between characters.” It’s a very meta – can be a meta too, ”she said Our. “I really like what they created, which is a soul friend.” Perhaps it is like the spirit of his ex-wife-Vanesa-, who comes in the spirit of someone else. But I like the nuances of what they created with this different relationship. ”

Travis would not rule out another return to Gear although.

“Tim loves what he does, and it’s almost like he’s a party host.” But at the same time, it is very conscientious and really wants to tell any story that is a very influential way – comedy and emotionally and truthfully, ”she explained. “So he’s a great partner of the scene.” Everyone has a really great time on the scene and it’s like being at a party. ”

While Travis is Allen’s first former costume To appear, she said Our Along with her former television husband, there was no pressure and added, “I felt the opposite. I showed up and there was such a pleasant and warm feeling. We just had a good time to work together and everyone liked to watch us. It was just a very kind, fun and warm group. ”

She concluded: “Even comes from other actors with whom I haven’t worked before. I just felt like I was part of this show – even though I’m not. So this is proof of people who are part of To switch gears – Including Showrunner Michelle Nader. … By the way, Kat Dennings was fantastic. I really didn’t have any scenes with her, but only my interaction with her on the scene. She’s just warm and fun and fantastic. It’s a beautiful show. ”

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