Kat Dennings & Seann William Scott revive Dude, Where’s My Car? magic in Shifting Gears. Behind-the-scenes laughs & Season 2 hopes!
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How Did Kat Dennings Perfect That Iconic Character in “Where’s My Car?”
Delivering a cheeky nod to Seann William Scott’s 2000 cult classic was a unique challenge for Kat Dennings in the Season 1 finale of Shifting Gears.
Her character Riley makes a clear reference to Scott’s stoner comedy in the episode when she asks, “Dude, where’s my car?”
Dennings told PEOPLE that she even sought advice from Scott because she felt “crazy pressure” to get it right.
She joked, “When it comes to Dude lines, I’m a deep actor.” “You can’t mess it up—we said it every way imaginable,” Scott assured her.
What Made the Line So Important?
The cast used the throwback as a meta-moment, not just as fan service. The crew and audience in the studio laughed heartily at Dennings’ deadpan delivery.
She remembered, “Everyone lost it.” Scott made fun of the movie’s legacy by joking, “People rank Dude up there with The Godfather.”
Additionally, the joke hinted at the slow-burning chemistry between Riley and Scott’s character Gabriel, which viewers hope Shifting Gears will delve deeper into in Season 2.
Will Gabriel and Riley End Up Dating?
The two celebrities want the show to go slowly. Scott remarked, “Their bond is sweet because it’s not obvious.”
Dennings concurred, implying that a hasty romance might destroy their peculiar bond.
Their relationship remained unclear at the end, with Riley’s restored vintage car representing fresh starts—and perhaps obstacles down the road.
What Was the Cast’s Response to the Memorable Moment?
The atmosphere behind the scenes was one of pure fun.
The lighthearted banter between Dennings and Scott reflected the relationship between their characters.
Dennings chuckled, “Seann is the king of improv, so it was impossible to keep a straight face.”
Scott became sentimental as a result of the line’s popularity: “It’s crazy how that movie still connects decades later.”
Where Can Fans Watch the Finale of Shifting Gears?
The episode is available to stream on Hulu and was broadcast on ABC on March 18.
The cast is hoping for more garage antics, dad jokes from Tim Allen’s character Matt, and yes, possibly even another one-liner worthy of the Dude, as Season 2 is still in the air.
Quick Facts About Shifting Gears:
- Finale Date: Season 1 ended March 18, 2024, on ABC.
- Throwback Moment: Dennings’ line nods to Scott’s 2000 film.
- Cast Chemistry: Offscreen banter mirrors Riley & Gabriel’s dynamic.
- Tim Allen’s Role: Plays Dennings’ dad, a vintage car restorer.
- Streaming: Episodes available next-day on Hulu.