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Nielsen’s mid-2026 data show Shrinking is Apple TV+’s most-watched original series so far this year, with 5.2 billion minutes viewed, though Stranger Things and The Pitt lead the overall streaming minutes.
Michael J. Fox says returning to acting—now on Apple TV+' Shrinking—has “really prolonged my life,” as he balances work with a public fight against Parkinson’s. The piece notes Fox’s Emmy-nominated role is ongoing and highlights how the Michael J. Fox Foundation has funded more than $3 billion in Parkinson’s research, with a goal of $700 million in new commitments this year, driven by co-founder Deborah W. Brooks. Fox’s visibility has helped accelerate patient-focused science, biomarker development, and drug programs, keeping his career and philanthropy closely aligned in the quest for a cure.
TVLine imagines an eight-show 'dream' lineup for Outstanding Comedy Series at the 2026 Emmys: The Bear, The Chair, Hacks, The Lowdown, Nobody Wants This, Shrinking, St. Denis Medical, and Widow’s Bay. The piece emphasizes these are wish-list picks (not predictions) and notes that four 2025 nominees—The Bear, Hacks, Nobody Wants This, and Shrinking—also appear. Nominations run June 11–22, winners announced July 8, with the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards airing Sept. 14 on NBC.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 has announced a high-profile cast led by Luke Tennie (Lieutenant West) from Shrinking and Young Mazino (Private Park) from The Last of Us, with Prisca Kim, Lanny Joon, William Lipton, María Elisa Camargo, and Barry Sloane also aboard as Price. Mazino’s role and Park were confirmed by Variety and Resonate, and MW4 is set to launch October 23, 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC and Switch 2, arriving about a month before GTA 6.
Tony Shalhoub will recur on CBS's Einstein as Jack Einstein, the father of Lewis Einstein, while Karen Gillan joins Apple TV+'s Shrinking for Season 4 in a recurring role; the article also rounds up other casting notes, including Ted Danson in Elizabeth Banks' untitled Apple TV comedy, Willa Dunn as Nellie Oleson in Netflix's Little House reboot Season 2, Zac Efron in HBO's Angel Heart series, and Cooper Hoffman in Hulu's Durango pilot.
Harrison Ford was puzzled when Sherry Cola used the term 'raw-dogging' to describe how she relaxes on flights, leading to a humorous exchange about what the slang means and a nod to a running Shrinking joke about misusing the phrase.
Apple TV is hosting a free, two-weekend interactive fan event at Westfield Century City (April 23–26 and April 30–May 3) featuring exhibits from its hit series including Pluribus and Shrinking, with Shot on iPhone demos and merchandise customization (sweatshirts and tote bags). Hours run 12pm–8pm daily (8pm–10pm for walk-ups); expedited check-in is available for guild or Television Academy members, and the experience showcases a range of Apple Originals.
CNN published an obituary-style piece for Michael J. Fox by mistake and later apologized and removed it. Fox responded with humor on Threads, noting the mix-up, while he was in Los Angeles for Paley Fest promoting Shrinking, his first on-screen appearance since 2020. He continues to work and advocate for Parkinson's research through the Michael J. Fox Foundation.
Michael J. Fox dismissed CNN’s death-tribute video that sparked a death scare, posting on Threads that he’s alive and well. CNN apologized, saying the package was published in error and removed. The scare followed Fox’s PaleyFest LA appearance for Shrinking the night before; he’s continuing to act despite Parkinson’s, with Shrinking Season 3 now streaming.
Jason Segel teased Shrinking’s Season 4 at PaleyFest LA, revealing a time jump and a completely new story as Bill Lawrence described seasons 1–3 as a closed arc. Segel hopes Jimmy will open up and have fun again, possibly pursuing a romance with Sofi (Cobie Smulders), with the entire ensemble returning for the new season and Michael J. Fox appearing on stage alongside Harrison Ford.
Deadline reports that Harrison Ford will not exit Shrinking after Season 3; creator Bill Lawrence confirms Ford will return for Season 4, with the story jumping ahead a couple of years to explore how the mentor figure fits into the evolving arc.
After four decades of varied TV roles, Ted McGinley says his Derek on Apple TV+'Shrinking' is a rare career high, with the show embracing him as a regular and letting him balance charm and emotional depth as it navigates grief and second chances in Season 3 and beyond.
Shrinking Season 3 Episode 6 centers on Derek Bishop’s ER visit after a high, revealing a blocked artery that requires bypass surgery to avert a widowmaker heart attack. The moment sharpens the Derek–Liz dynamic and is highlighted by Ted McGinley and Christa Miller discussing its emotional honesty and the turning point it represents for Liz, with Derek’s mortality looming over the season’s arc.
Harrison Ford told an Apple TV press-day panel that Shrinking could serve as a fitting end to his lengthy acting career, praising the show and co-star Michael J. Fox. The discussion came as Shrinking heads into its third season, with a fourth season already ordered, signaling there’s no imminent end for the series.
Michael J. Fox says his 2020 retirement due to Parkinson’s was “non-emotional” and his return to acting in Shrinking Season 3 on Apple TV isn’t a career comeback, but a voluntary, creative choice sparked by the show’s depth and Harrison Ford’s involvement.