Shifting Gears has finally cast a familiar face to play Tim Allen‘s onscreen son following his onscreen absence.

Deadline confirmed on Tuesday, December 9, that Luke Macfarlane will be playing Sam a.k.a Matt’s (Allen) son and Riley’s (Kat Dennings) brother. He was previously brought up on the show as a Navy hero but not much else has been mentioned about the missing member of the Parker family.

Macfarlane, 45, will guest star on Shifting Gears later this season.

“We hope to introduce Sam in Season 2,” showrunner Michelle Nader told TVLine earlier this year about expanding the family. “We think he will be another fun casting opportunity and a great character for everyone to complain to!”

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