Overview

• Michael J. Fox, 63, will guest star in the third season of Apple TV+’s comedy-drama 'Shrinking,' marking his return to acting after retiring in 2020 due to Parkinson’s disease.
• Fox’s role in the series remains undisclosed, but production for the upcoming season is already underway, building anticipation among fans.
• The showrunner, Bill Lawrence, has credited Fox’s resilience in managing Parkinson’s as an inspiration for the series’ portrayal of chronic illness, including Harrison Ford’s character, Dr. Paul Rhodes, who also has Parkinson’s.
• Fox and Lawrence previously collaborated on the 1996 TV show 'Chaos City,' making this a significant creative reunion nearly three decades later.
• 'Shrinking,' which debuted in 2023, stars Jason Segel as a grieving therapist and has been praised for its heartfelt exploration of themes like loss, therapy, and illness.