Now, the show’s co-creator, Bill Lawrence, has opened up about how they depict the disease on the comedy and how his relationship with Michael J. Fox has impacted how they depict Parkinson’s on the incredible Apple TV+ series.

Shrinking' co-creator Bill Lawrence cited his mentorship from 'Spin City' star Michael J. Fox to inspiring his work on his latest AppleTV+ series, which premiered its season 2 finale on Dec. 24

The co-creator also opens up about Jimmy's (Jason Segel) journey with forgiveness, if he'd be open to Cobie Smulders returning and where Paul's (Harrison Ford) progressing Parkinson's disease will take him in the already renewed season three.

Following Harrison Ford‘s emotional performance on the Season 2 finale of Shrinking, Bill Lawrence is unpacking the show’s depiction of Parkinson’s disease. The 2x Emmy winner recently noted that he and Shrinking co-creator Brett Goldstein have “deep history” with Parkinson’s as both of their fathers have the disease,

Bill Lawrence took inspiration from Michael J. Fox for his Apple TV+ series “Shrinking.” The co-creator and showrunner credited the “Back to The Future” star’s public battle with Parkinson’s disease as a focal point in shaping Paul,