Netflix has inked a multi-year deal with comedian Shane Gillis and his production partner John McKeever to develop new projects for the streaming giant. The partnership comes as the duo behind popular comedy series "Tires" begins production on its third season, with 12 episodes scheduled for release later this year.
Gillis and McKeever will have a significant hand in shaping Netflix's comedy content, including developing films, series, and unscripted projects under their Dad Sick Productions banner. The deal also includes two more stand-up comedy specials for Gillis, following his critically acclaimed "Beautiful Dogs" special in 2023, which spent two weeks on the U.S. top 10 list.
The third season of "Tires" is set to premiere later this year and follows the show's formula of Will (played by Steve Gerben) attempting to get his family's auto repair business back on its feet with the help – or hindrance – of his cousin and employee Shane (played by Gillis). Production for the series has taken place mostly in West Chester, with each episode directed by McKeever.
Gillis, a native of Mechanicsburg and a graduate of West Chester University, has made it clear his Philadelphia roots are deeply ingrained in his comedy. With this new deal, Netflix is further embracing its connection to the city through Gillis' irreverent humor and relatable storytelling.
The partnership was welcomed by Tracey Pakosta, vice president of comedy series for Netflix's U.S. market, who praised Gillis' unique ability to find humor in everyday life. "Shane Gillis' unapologetic comedy and knack for finding humor in everyday life is what sets him apart," she said. "With 'Tires,' he and John McKeever have turned that same raw, unfiltered energy into a show that feels familiar to many people."
As part of the deal, Netflix has expressed excitement about continuing its partnership with Gillis and McKeever, which promises to bring more of their irreverent comedy to audiences worldwide. With "Tires" and other new projects in the works, fans can expect to see more of Gillis' signature style and humor on the streaming giant's platform.
Gillis and McKeever will have a significant hand in shaping Netflix's comedy content, including developing films, series, and unscripted projects under their Dad Sick Productions banner. The deal also includes two more stand-up comedy specials for Gillis, following his critically acclaimed "Beautiful Dogs" special in 2023, which spent two weeks on the U.S. top 10 list.
The third season of "Tires" is set to premiere later this year and follows the show's formula of Will (played by Steve Gerben) attempting to get his family's auto repair business back on its feet with the help – or hindrance – of his cousin and employee Shane (played by Gillis). Production for the series has taken place mostly in West Chester, with each episode directed by McKeever.
Gillis, a native of Mechanicsburg and a graduate of West Chester University, has made it clear his Philadelphia roots are deeply ingrained in his comedy. With this new deal, Netflix is further embracing its connection to the city through Gillis' irreverent humor and relatable storytelling.
The partnership was welcomed by Tracey Pakosta, vice president of comedy series for Netflix's U.S. market, who praised Gillis' unique ability to find humor in everyday life. "Shane Gillis' unapologetic comedy and knack for finding humor in everyday life is what sets him apart," she said. "With 'Tires,' he and John McKeever have turned that same raw, unfiltered energy into a show that feels familiar to many people."
As part of the deal, Netflix has expressed excitement about continuing its partnership with Gillis and McKeever, which promises to bring more of their irreverent comedy to audiences worldwide. With "Tires" and other new projects in the works, fans can expect to see more of Gillis' signature style and humor on the streaming giant's platform.
Netflix just signed Shane Gillis and John McKeever to a multi-year deal? that's like a dream come true for comedy fans! I'm so stoked that they're gonna bring more of their irreverent humor to the streaming giant. I mean, who doesn't love "Tires" though? 
Steve Gerben as Will and Shane Gillis as his cousin Shane is just pure gold. The fact that Gillis is from Philly and is using his roots to create relatable content for the city is so cool! 
I'm also loving that Netflix is embracing their connection to Philly through this partnership. Can't wait to see what other projects they come up with under Dad Sick Productions 
As someone who loves comedy and mindfulness, I think it's amazing that they're focusing on creating content that's relatable and funny at the same time. 
Gillis' unique style of humor is all about finding the absurdity in everyday life, which I think resonates with so many people. Plus, his Philly roots are super cool - I love how he's staying true to his city and its culture. 
The fact that Netflix is embracing this connection is a win for me! 
! Can't wait for season 3 of "Tires" and two more stand-up comedy specials from him 
. His Philly roots shine through in his comedy, making it relatable to many people 
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. Fans can expect more hilarious content with his unique style and humor 
Can't wait to see what new projects come out of this deal 
. For me, comedy is the ultimate wellness hack - it's all about finding laughter in life and embracing our quirks 
. Bring on the laughs, Netflix!
? And don't even get me started on the production process - 12 episodes in one season, that's just crazy talk! What's wrong with a slow burn like some good old-fashioned TV writing? And what's up with all these "stand-up comedy specials"? Can't they just stick to making decent shows instead of catering to the egos of their favorite comedians? 
It's like they're saying "Hey, we've got local flavor!" 
My friend from high school is actually training to be a firefighter and he's been working out nonstop. Have you ever tried those protein shakes that are supposed to help you build muscle? I'm not saying they don't work, but my cousin's neighbor has been drinking them for years and his muscles look kinda... suspicious 
Just thought about this - Shane Gillis has a 72% approval rating from Netflix audience 
That's a 50% growth rate! 
... but what does that say about us as a culture?
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this partnership is a win-win for fans like me who love shane's irreverent humor 
and with John McKeever on board, we know it's gonna be good 
. The fact that they're working on new projects, including more stand-up specials and a third season of "Tires", is just exciting news for fans like me