Michael J. Fox was so moved by Harrison Ford’s portrayal of Parkinson’s disease on Shrinking that he had one question for the Apple TV series’ co-creator Bill Lawrence: Why wasn’t he on the show?
Fox, who has lived with Parkinson’s disease since 1991, was particularly impressed by Ford’s performance as Dr. Paul Rhoades, a therapist navigating life with the condition. The series stars Jason Segel as Jimmy, a therapist juggling grief and fatherhood while experimenting with unconventional approaches with his patients. Ford plays his mentor and boss.
After watching Ford bring what he described as a “human” and “accessible” portrayal of Parkinson’s to the screen, Fox called Lawrence, his former Spin City boss, and made his feelings clear.
“Bill, why the f—k am I not on the show?” Fox recalled telling him in an interview with the Los Angeles Times.
The request led to plans for Fox to guest star, marking his first acting role since 2020.
Michael J. Fox and Harrison Ford share the screen on ‘Shrinking’
Fox made his debut in the Season 3 premiere, which aired January 28. In the episode, Ford’s Paul visits the doctor and encounters another patient with Parkinson’s, played by Fox. The two quickly establish a connection that develops into a friendship throughout the season.
The pairing also brought together two beloved movie icons, best known for playing Marty McFly in Back to the Future and Indiana Jones in the Indiana Jones franchise.
Fox didn’t disappoint when it came to the comedy. When his character asks Paul’s reason for being at the doctor’s office, Ford responds, “Parkinson’s. You?” Fox fires back, “Just a haircut.”
He later jokes, “I fall three times a day. I’m thinking of taking up stunt work.”
Michael J. Fox was moved to tears by Harrison Ford’s performance
The experience was especially meaningful for Fox, who told Vanity Fair he wasn’t prepared for how much of Ford’s personal understanding of the disease came through in his performance.
“I recognized Parkinson’s in his eyes,” Fox said. “The things I was feeling, I recognized in the way he was expressing himself.”
Fox admitted Ford’s portrayal brought him to tears, praising the actor’s subtlety and calling him brilliant and fun to work with.
Ford returned the admiration, describing Fox as “an extraordinarily powerful person.”
Shrinking is streaming on Apple TV and has been renewed for a fourth season, scheduled to air in 2027.
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