‘Tires’ has added four new cast members to its upcoming third season on Netflix.
Variety has exclusively learned that Rachel Blanchard, Garret Dillahunt, Angelica Bette Fellini and Matt Walsh are set to star in the new season of the comedy series. They join returning stars Shane Gillis, Steve Garven, Chris O’Connor, Kira Fox, Stavros Halkias and Thomas Haden Church. Previously announced guest stars for the season include Jamie Lynn Sigler, Billy Magnussen, Taylor Misiak, Sofia Hasmik, Bobby Lee, and Dan Sauder.
Blanchard plays Bonnie, described as “Phil’s (Church) warm and quirky new girlfriend who brings her own spiritual healing rituals into his life and shop, whether the men welcome them or not.”
Blanchard recently starred as Susannah Fisher in the hit YA series “The Summer I Turned Pretty” on Amazon. Her other television credits include “Peep Show,” “Clueless,” “Flight of the Conchords” and “You Me Her.” She has appeared in films such as “Deep Water,” “Snakes on a Plane,” and “Without a Paddle.”
Dillahunt plays Thatch, who is said to be “Frank (Sauder)’s scary younger brother.” Dillahunt has previously appeared on shows such as “Fear the Walking Dead,” “The Mindy Project,” and “Raising Hope,” and most recently starred in ABC’s hit series “High Potential,” and is set to star in the HBO-DC series “Lanterns.”
Fellini will play Carla, a “chaotic personality with a direct and playful presence that is hard to miss.” Fellini returns to Netflix in this role after starring in the streamer’s series Teenage Bounty Hunters in 2020. She is also known for her roles in the Fox and Marvel series “The Gifted” and the Wes Anderson film “The French Dispatch.”
Walsh plays “Tire World employee” Claude. Walsh is a very accomplished comedian and a founding member of the Upright Citizens Brigade. He received two Emmy nominations for his work on HBO’s hit comedy “Veep,” and has appeared in series such as Netflix’s “Vladimir,” CBS’ “Ghosts,” Apple TV’s “Manhunt” and “Brooklyn Nine-Nine.” His film work includes “The Hangover,” “Ted,” and “Old School.”
Mr. Blanchard is represented by Buchwald and Nord Group. Dillahunt is repped by Independent Artist Group and D2 Management. Fellini will be represented by Gersh. Walsh is repped by UTA, Artist First, and Ginsburg Daniels Caris.
Gillis and McKeever co-produced “Tire” with Garben. All three will serve as executive producers, with McKeever also serving as director. Rough House’s Brandon James also executive produces with Brian Stern and Kenneth Slotnick at AGI Entertainment Media & Management and Becky Astofan. This season’s writers include Gillis, Garven, McKeever, Charles Bryzniuk, Chris O’Connor, Amy McLeish, Bobby Teratovich, Sam Mazany and Grace Cohen.
