Shrinking renewed for season 3 – Apple TV+ confirms Jason Segel and Harrison Ford’s return

As a seasoned movie critic with a penchant for finding the heart and humor in every story, I must say that the renewal of Shrinking for a third season is nothing short of a breath of fresh air. Having seen my fair share of shows come and go, it’s refreshing to witness a series that not only thrives but continues to evolve organically.


A single day following the debut of the initial two episodes from Shrinking’s second season, it has been announced that the popular comedy-drama will continue with a third season on Apple TV+.

For the upcoming third season, it’s anticipated that both Jason Segel and Harrison Ford, alongside key cast members such as Christa Miller, Jessica Williams, Luke Tennie, Michael Urie, Lukita Maxwell, and Ted McGinley, will all be back on board.

We’re unsure at this point whether Brett Goldstein, who has additionally appeared as a guest star in season 2, will also appear in front of the camera during the third season.

Bill Lawrence, one of the creators who’s previously worked on hit shows like Ted Lasso and Scrubs, expressed his reaction to the show’s renewal in a simple tweet: “Cool.” His tweet now identifies the series as ‘X’.

He mentioned that we were extremely fortunate since he often points out that he thrives on claiming credit for others’ talents, and he is incredibly thankful for this opportunity.

As much as I’d love to contribute more significantly, my writing skills are somewhat limited compared to what these talented individuals seem to effortlessly churn out. The transformation in this production, though, has been largely influenced by the exceptional cast members. Among them, Ted McGinley has played a pivotal role.

Originally, we viewed him as a humorous figure who’d occasionally pass by, delivering witty one-liners. Last season, he was merely a guest star, yet the audience’s reaction was overwhelmingly positive, leading to his promotion as a regular character in the series now.

We needed to create plotlines, background information, and a character for someone who turned out to be a major player in our series.

Lawrence added: “Firstly, point one, and secondly, point two, which offers a sense of freedom for the writing team – Harrison Ford and Jason Segel could have legitimately requested that the series primarily focuses on them.

Yet, it’s more than just acceptance; they’ve fully immersed themselves in the group dynamic. The astonishing performance of the youthful actors, Luke Tennie and Lukita Maxwell, portraying Alice and Sean, left everyone breathless as they held their own against these renowned comedians and legends.

Initially, we hadn’t planned on expanding our world with their experiences and narratives. However, it became something we naturally found ourselves doing.

During the first year, Sean served as somewhat of a catalyst for us. This year, however, we’ve become more involved in his life, but this deeper engagement is something that has been earned. Essentially, we’re making an effort to focus on what’s proving successful.

Season 2 of Shrinking resumes on October 23rd, Wednesdays, exclusively on Apple TV+. New episodes will be released weekly until December 25th, 2024. Don’t forget to subscribe to Apple TV+ to catch up! [Sign up here]

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2024-10-17 19:09