In January 2023, Apple TV+ debuted Shrinking, a comedy-drama show that centers on Jimmy (Jason Segel), a therapist who decides to test out a radical work technique — total honesty — as he treats patients while grieving the death of his wife.
The series was created by Jason, Ted Lasso creator Bill Lawrence, and Ted Lasso star Brett Goldstein. It also features a powerhouse cast including Harrison Ford, Jessica Williams, Lukita Maxwell, Michael Urie, Luke Tennie, Christa Miller, and more.
So far, the show is thought-provoking, heartfelt, moving, and hilarious. Here are 19 interesting facts behind the making of Shrinking.
?Warning: Spoilers ahead!?
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The plot of Shrinking emerged from a mix of TV show concepts by Bill Lawrence and Brett Goldstein.
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Jason Segel considers Shrinking to feature “the grown-up version of” the vulnerability he showed in Forgetting Sarah Marshall.
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Harrison Ford took a fashion cue from Jason on set.
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The cast got a chance to bond at the start of filming.
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Jessica Williams “brought a lot of [her] personal experiences” to her character, Gabby.
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Michael Urie and Devin Kawaoka, who play a couple on the show, are friends off set.
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Acting in Shrinking inspired Michael Urie to start his own therapy journey.
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After reviewing the first episode of Shrinking, Harrison Ford told Brett Goldstein it was the “best script [he’s] ever read.”
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Harrison Ford’s character is based on a real-life therapist.
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Jason Segel wants Brett Goldstein to act in future Shrinking episodes if the show gets more seasons.
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Harrison Ford revisited a past performance of Jason Segel’s before filming Shrinking and was impressed with what he saw.
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Creator Bill Lawrence and actor Christa Miller are married in real life.
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Actual therapists were consulted when writing Shrinking.
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Harrison Ford and Lukita Maxwell’s improvisations continued after the end of their scenes.
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Jessica Williams chose the music she and Harrison Ford sing together while their characters carpool.
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An accessory of Harrison Ford’s was, at times, incorporated into his character’s attire.
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Luke Tennie communicated with sources who have firsthand knowledge of his character’s diagnosis to portray Sean as accurately as possible.
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The writers purposely threw in some curveballs for viewers.
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Lastly, one aim of Shrinking is to demonstrate that people can find wellness in their lives through offering help to others.
Make sure to watch episodes of Shrinking on Apple TV+.
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