Harrison Ford and Michael J. Fox have teamed up, with the Hollywood heavyweights crossing paths in season three of the “feel-good” comedy-drama, Shrinking.
Joining the cast, Michael, who was in the thick of a five-year retirement from acting, has officially confirmed his return to the small screen, telling People: “I’m always retiring.” The Back to the Future star, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 1991, is set to portray a character living with the neurodegenerative condition. “It was the first time ever I get to show up on-set, and I didn’t have to worry about am I too tired or coughing or anything, I just do it,” he said.
“I see other people’s work, and it makes me think that I might be able to find something that’s for me as an actor and as a writer,” Michael continued. “And as a parent, husband and friend, I have a lot left to do.” In a trailer for the Emmy-nominated drama, Harrion’s character, Dr. Paul Rhoades – a senior therapist who is also living with Parkinson’s – encounters Michael’s while sitting in the waiting room of a neurology office. In a lighthearted moment, Paul (Harrison) asks Michael what he’s in for, prompting his character to quip: “Just a haircut.”
Sparking further anticipation for season three, fans took to the comments section on YouTube after glimpsing the scene. “I just want to note that if nothing [else], this series has gifted us [with] a scene between Harrison Ford and Michael J. Fox, and we should be forever grateful,” wrote one. “Why is it that Michael J. Fox and Harrison Ford in a scene together was something I didn’t realise that I needed? Is it just me?” quipped a second.
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Meanwhile, a third remarked: “What is it going to take for Harrison Ford to win the Emmy for this series? He hasn’t been as good as this for years. And how lovely to see Indiana Jones and Marty McFly sharing a scene.”
Season three of Shrinking
Set to premiere globally on 28 January, season three of Shrinking will continue to follow grieving therapist Jimmy