'Tires': Cast and character guide on who’s playing who in Netflix's comedy series
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: With the unique element of working in an auto shop, Netflix's new comedy series 'Tires' explores the humor of regular daily life.
The workplace comedy series delves deeply into the grimy, metallic world of auto repair that centers around Will (Steve Gerben), an inexperienced man who inherits his father's auto repair shop.
He faces many challenges in running the business and dealing with his cousin Shane Gillis's antics, who is now an employee and frequently causes hilarious situations.
So, if you are planning to watch the miniseries, let's talk about the cast and characters.
Shane Gillis as Shane
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The miniseries will feature American stand-up comedian Shane Gillis as Shane. Gillis attracted a lot of attention thanks to the popularity of his Netflix stand-up special, 'Beautiful Dogs'.
Gillis began his comedic career in neighborhood bars prior to becoming well-known through a variety of podcasts and internet content and was named '2019's Stand-Up Comedian of the Year' by The Interrobang's Sixth Annual Comedy Awards.
In addition, he co-created the Netflix comedy series 'Tires'.
Steve Gerben as Will
Steve Gerben, a gifted comedian, will portray the role of Will, an inexperienced heir of the auto repair shop. Gerber is best recognized for his work on 'Gilly and Keeves', and has also co-written 'Tire'.
Among his most well-known works are 'Delco Proper', 'Holly and the Hot Chocolate', and 'Gilly and Keeves: The Special'.
Stavros Halkias as Dave
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Stand-up comedian and podcaster Stavros Halkias will play Dave in the series. Halkias, who was born in Baltimore, Maryland, in 1989, started doing stand-up while he was a student at UMBC, where he also held a monthly comedy showcase.
The comedian gained prominence in 2016 as a co-host of the podcast 'Cum Town', which was renowned for its dark humor and frequently provocative views on politics and pop culture.
In 2022, his debut comedy special, 'Live at the Lodge Room', was published on YouTube and became an instant hit. In December 2023, his second special 'Stavros Halkias: Fat Rascal', was made available on Netflix.
Jace Wade as Chiropractor-Gabe
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Jace Wade will play Chiropractor-Gabe in the comedic series. He first attended Drexel University to study mechanical engineering for a short time before leaving to seek business prospects. He then attended Penn State University to study business and economics for a limited period of time.
'The Marvellous Mrs. Maisel' was his first officially recognized acting role in 2023. In addition to his love for acting, Wade also has a prosperous creative marketing firm.
Kilah Fox as Kilah
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Kilah Fox will portray the role of Kilah in the comedy series. Fox, a gifted actress is most known for her role in 'Gilly and Keeves', and is gradually making a name for herself in the entertainment business.
Her other noteworthy work credits include, 'Gilly and Keeves: The Special' and 'Tires'.
Andrew Schulz
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Stand-up comedian, actor, and podcaster Andrew Schulz will portray an undisclosed character in the series.
Born on October 30, 1983, Schulz started doing stand-up while attending college in California and continued when he moved back to New York in the middle of the 2000s.
He established himself as a Comedy Village mainstay before making his stage debut in 2008 at the Edinburgh Comedy Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Schulz became well-known for his work on MTV2's 'Guy Code' and its two podcast spin-offs, 'The Brilliant Idiots Podcast' and 'Flagrant' podcast.
His debut Netflix special, 'Saves America', premiered on December 17, 2020.
'Tires' trailer