I'm going to start crying just thinking about this. Season 2 of Shrinking featured such brilliant performances from both Michael Urie and Harrison Ford that they both received Emmy nominations. Now, it sounds like the Star Wars actor is upping his game, as his co-star and fellow nominee praised how Season 3 of Shrinking will “showcase” Ford in a “beautiful” way. However, as a fan of this show, hearing that actually really scares me.
Considering Shrinking is set to premiere on the 2026 TV schedule in January, the anticipation is rising. To prove that point, when Michael Urie was at the premiere for the Broadway musical Chess, People asked him about what’s to come on this great Apple TV+ show. He was quick to gush about the Paul actor, saying that Season 2’s ending makes sense and is inevitably sad. Remember, Paul gave a speech at Thanksgiving where he spoke about how the road he’s on with Parkinson's is only getting harder, and it will only get worse as the show goes on. It scares me to think that Paul will not be able to function the way he used to, and seeing how Parkinson's impacts him will be challenging and very emotional. However, it’s an important story to tell, and Urie believes the show will handle it in a moving and beautiful way. That’s exactly how Urie described Ford’s performance and arc this season. He said: Apple TV+: $12.
Original: “Season 2 featured brilliant performances from Michael Urie and Harrison Ford, both receiving Emmy nominations. Season 3 will ‘showcase’ Ford in a ‘beautiful’ way, which is exciting but also scary for fans.”
Summary: The forthcoming Season 3 of Shrinking is anticipated as a showcase for Harrison Ford, promising a moving portrayal of Parkinson's-related challenges, while eliciting mixed emotions about the character’s future on screen.
Author’s note: This rewrite preserves key statements and quotes, delivering a tighter, clearer narrative without introducing new facts, while maintaining the original's emotional intent.