Harrison Ford says he’s busy Shrink has given his career new meaning
The 83-year-old American actor was speaking at the Apple TV Press Day 2026 at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica on Tuesday when he called the comedy-drama a turning point in his life.
During a panel moderated by Ashley Nicole Black, Ford was asked about the mindset he was in when he signed on for the series. “Where do you go from here?” he recalled asking after signing on for the comedy series.
He continued, “The kind of work we can do is remarkable, given the tools we have to work with and the idea behind this series. And if it were all here, that would be enough,” Ford said. The Hollywood Reporter.
Ford went on to explain that Shrinking has offered him something other than just an acting credit. “This is a different kind of work for me,” he says. “I’ve been doing this for a long time. This is very special. It really fuels me and makes me feel like what we do has value and importance.”
Shrink premiered in 2023 and returned last month with its third season, starring Jason Segel, Brett Goldstein, Jessica Williams, Christa Miller, Ted McGinley, Michael Urie, Luke Tennie and Lukita Maxwell. It has now been renewed for a fourth season.
In the series, Ford plays Dr. Paul Rhoades, an experienced therapist struggling with a Parkinson’s diagnosis while continuing to mentor younger colleagues. Season 3 introduces new faces, including Jeff Daniels and Michael J. Fox.
