Overview

• Michael J. Fox came out of retirement to join the cast of Shrinking Season 3 and mentor Harrison Ford on portraying Parkinson’s progression.
• Ford described Fox’s presence as “essential,” saying he provides both a physical representation of the disease and emotional insight for his performance.
• Ford stressed that Parkinson’s “is not funny” and emphasized the show’s commitment to respectful, accurate depiction over entertainment value.
• Fox’s decades-long advocacy through his foundation has informed the series’ storyline and sharpened its medical authenticity.
• Shrinking Season 3 finished filming in July and is now in post-production ahead of its fall premiere on Apple TV+.