Fans of drama can join the Gallagher family group chat ahead of the series finale.
Ever wondered what it’d be like to text Frank Gallagher?
Fans of the drama series Shameless began to find out on Thursday when Showtime teamed up with Community, a startup that allows celebrities to connect with fans through SMS messaging, to promote the final few episodes of the long-running show.
In a recent tweet from the official Shameless Twitter account, fans were directed to text a Chicago telephone number because “Frank wants to know if you’d buy him a beer (or two).” Sending a message to the number prompted an automated reply asking if the user was a U.S. resident and at least 18 years old. If they answered yes, they were added to the Gallagher family group chat.
The partnership between Showtime and Community reflects the growing adoption of new technology platforms in Hollywood. On Feb.
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