The core cast ofTiresseason 1 returns for season 2 with an additional slate of new guest stars and recurring supporting characters. The Netflix comedy series centers around Shane Gillis’s Shane, a mechanic at a struggling auto repair shop called Valley Forge in Norristown, Pennsylvania, a suburb north of Philadelphia. Following a brief six-part first season,Tiresseason 2expands to 12 episodes, making room for plenty of fresh faces in its ensemble cast.
Tiresseason 2 features several stand-up comedians and podcasters, such as Andrew Schulz and Ron White, who portray fictional characters in the world of the show. The show also introduces new characters played by veterancomedic actors such as Jon Lovitz and Vince Vaughn. Compared toTiresseason 1, the cast ofTiresseason 2 is wildly more expansive. All 12 episodes ofTiresseason 2 were released on Netflix on August 15, 2025.
Shane Gillis as Shane
DOB: July 21, 2025
Actor: Shane Gillis is a stand-up comedian, podcaster, and actor from Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. Before his career in entertainment and comedy, Gillis played football at the United States Military Academy before transferring to Elon University, ultimately earning his BA in history at West Chester University. Gillis moved to New York in 2019 to pursue his career in comedy, where he was cast as amember ofSaturday Night Live, only for his previous controversial statements and tweets to resurfaceand lead to his removal. Gillis gained a fan base from hisGilly and Keevessketch comedy series with Tires co-creator John McKeever. He has hostedSaturday Night Livetwice.
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Character: Gillis reprises his role as Shane, an unambitious mechanic who loves to play practical jokes.
Steve Gerben as Will
DOB: Unknown
Actor: Steve Gerben rose to prominence from his lead appearance alongside Shane Gillis onTiresseason 1. Gerben made his TV debut in the 2015 comedy seriesDelco Proper, which was directed by John McKeever and written by Shane Gillis. He also appeared in various roles inGilly and KeevesandGilly and Keeves: The Specialbefore playing Mayor Steve in 2022’sHolly and the Hot Chocolate. Gerben is also a writer and executive producer onTires.
Holly and the Hot Chocolate
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Character: Gerben stars as Will, the manager of the Valley Forge auto repair shop.
Thomas Haden Church as Phil
DOB: June 21, 2025
Actor: Thomas Haden Church is an American actor from Woodland, California. Church rose to prominence for his TV roles in the sitcomWingsandNed & Staceyafter appearing in episodes of21 Jump Street,Cheers, andChina Beach. Chruch played Billy Clanton inTombstoneandLyle Van de Groot inGeorge of the Junglebefore starring in 2004’sSideways, which earned him an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor. He later starred as Sandman inSpider-Man 3, Mr. Griffith inEasy A, and Salt Water Redneck inThe Peanut Butter Falcon. He reprised his role as Sandman inSpider-Man: No Way Homeandwill appear in Rian Johnson’s upcoming filmWake Up Dead Man.
Stavros Halkias as Dave
DOB: July 03, 2025
Actor: Stavros Halkias is an actor and comedian from Baltimore, Maryland. He starred in his first stand-up special in 2022 and made his television debut in 2023’sCommand Z. He’s appeared in two films,Let’s Start A CultandSweethearts, which were both released in 2024. He recently appeared as himself inJohn Mulaney Presents: Everybody’s in LA. He currently hosts the podcastStavvy’s World.
Command Z
Baz Diamandis
Character: Halkias plays Dave, a scummy general manager at Valley Forge.
Tires Season 2 Cast & Characters
Chris O’Connor as Cal: O’Connor reprises his role as a mechanic named Cal inTiresseason 2. He’s best known for his roles inGilly and KeevesandTires, which he was also a writer on.
Kilah Fox as Kilah: Fox reprises her role as a receptionist named Kilah inTiresseason 2. She’s best known for her roles inGilly and KeevesandGilly and Keeves: The Special.
Peter Reeves as Jon: Reeves plays Will’s dad and Shane’s uncle, Jon. He’s best known for his roles inYour Vote Matters,The Food That Built America, andThat Damn Michael Che.
Veronika Slowikowska as Kelly: Slowikowska plays Kelly, Shane’s new romantic interest inTiresseason 2. She’s best known for her roles inWhat We Do in the Shadows,Homeschooled, andDavey & Jonesie’s Locker.
Andrew Schultz as Andy: Schultz is a comedian, podcaster, and actor who plays Andy inTiresseason 2. He’s best known for his roles inUpgraded,Write When You Get Work, andFeast of the Seven Fishes.
Tommy Pope as Tommy: Pope is a comedian, writer, and actor who plays Tommy inTiresseason 2. He’s best known for his roles inUniversal Basic Guys,Civic Duty, andLaw & Order: SVU.
Ryan Farrell as Ryan: Farrell plays Ryan, a True Thread employee, inTiresseason 2. He’s best known for his roles inThe Deuce,Inside Amy Schumer, andJessica Jones.
Alexa Albanese as Lisa: Albanese plays Lisa, a Valley Forge receptionist inTiresseason 2. She’s best known for her roles inSelf Tape,Not for Nothing, andHott Yoga.
John McKeever as Chuck: McKeever is the co-creator and director ofTiresseasons 1 and 2. He also plays Chuck, a Valley Forger mechanic at the Belmont branch. He is best known for writingGilly and Keevesand directing several of Shane Gillis' stand-up specials.
Francis Ellis as George: Ellis reprises his role as George, an entrepreneur, inTiresseason 2. He’s best known for his roles inThe Rest of Your Life,Big Trick Energy, andGilly and Keeves.
H. Foley as Pete: Foley is an actor and comedian from New York who plays Pete, a True Thread employee, inTiresseason 2. He’s best known for his roles inSet It Up,Manifest, andThe Last O.G.
Joe DeRosa as Joe: DeRosa is a comedian, writer, and actor who plays Joe inTiresseason 2. He’s best known for his roles inBetter Call Saul,Grand Theft Auto V, andLouie.
Drew Scheid as Frankie: Scheid is an actor who plays Frankie inTiresseason 2. He’s best known for his roles in Saturday Night, Mare of Easttown, May December, and Juror #2.
Jon Lovitz as Angry Man: Lovitz is an Emmy-nominated comedian and actor best known for his roles inHappiness,A League of Their Own, andThe Simpsons. He was a cast member onSaturday Night Livefrom 1985-1990.
Ron White as Ron: White is an actor, comedian, and producer best known for his roles inHorrible Bosses,Sex and the City 2, andBlue Collar Comedy Tour: The Movie.
Vince Vaughn as Mike: Vaughn is a celebrated actor known forWedding Crashers,Couples Retreat, andBad Monkey. He plays a businessman named Mike inTiresseason 2.
