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Apple TV Unveils Shrinking Season 3 Trailer with Michael J. Fox

Published 30 December 2025

Apple TV has unveiled the trailer for the third season of its Emmy-nominated comedy-drama Shrinking, marking actor Michael J. Fox's return to live-action television after a four-year hiatus. The series, starring Jason Segel and Harrison Ford, is set to premiere globally on January 28, 2026, with a one-hour special episode followed by weekly releases every Wednesday through April 8, 2026.

In the trailer, Fox appears in a guest role, sharing a poignant yet humorous exchange with Ford's character, Dr. Paul Rhoades, a therapist living with Parkinson's disease. The two meet in a doctor's waiting room, where Rhoades asks Fox's character why he is there. After Rhoades mentions his Parkinson's, Fox's character quips, "Just a haircut," prompting laughter that underscores the show's blend of wit and emotional depth. Fox, who has battled Parkinson's for over three decades, brings authenticity to the scene, reflecting his own experiences with the condition that led him to step back from acting in 2020 due to challenges with memory and speech.

Shrinking centers on Jimmy Laird, a grieving therapist played by Segel, who begins disregarding professional ethics by speaking bluntly to his...

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