"Harrison Ford seems to have retirement on his mind, identifying his acclaimed role on Shrinking as an adequate way to end to his storied career. The Oscar nominee, 83, said during an Apple TV press day Tuesday that, if it was all over here, that would be sufficient, per The Hollywood Reporter. Shrinking which debuted on Apple TV+ in 2023 and returned for its third season last week stars co-creator Jason Segel as Jimmy, a therapist grieving his late wife."
"Where do you go from here? The kind of work that we're able to do is remarkable given the tools we have to work with and the notion that lies behind this series, Ford said. He also discussed the real sense of responsibility he felt for his portrayal of the disease, which has afflicted new co-star Michael J. Fox since the early 1990s."
"Ford admitted he found the thought of having Fox on the set a bit daunting, but described the Back to the Future alum as an extraordinary, generous and lovely fellow who's so funny as well. He is such a powerful presence, Ford said. Such grace and courage and indomitability, and some of that, I hope, will help me color my portrayal of a character with Parkinson's."
Harrison Ford, 83, views his role on Shrinking as a satisfying capstone to his long career. Shrinking premiered on Apple TV+ in 2023 and returned for a third season, centering on Jason Segel's therapist character who begins telling patients blunt truths while grieving. Ford earned his first Emmy nomination for playing Paul, a therapist with Parkinson's, and described the work as remarkable given the tools and ideas behind the series. Ford felt a strong responsibility in portraying the disease and found Michael J. Fox both daunting to work with and deeply inspiring. The role has nurtured Ford and given his work renewed value.
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