The return ofShrinkingis finally in sight, with a 12-episode season slated to begin airing on Apple TV+ weekly beginning later this month. After ending on a cliffhanger in early 2023, fans will be reunited with unconventional - and, arguably, unethical - therapist Jimmy Laird, played by Jason Segel, with thenew season ofShrinkingexploring the consequencesof his practice. Alongside Segel, the show stars Jessica Williams, Michael Urie, Luke Tennie, and Christa Miller.
Miller has had a long-standing comedy career, gaining prominence as a series regular onThe Drew Carey Showand going on to work on other projects likeScrubs,Clone High, andCougar Town. InShrinkingshe plays Liz, the neighbor of Jimmy and his daughter Alice (Lukita Maxwell), and wife of Ted McGinley’s character Derek. The character has a lot ahead of her in the new season, having just invested in the catering business ofyoung veteran Sean(Luke Tennie), dealing with Derek’s retirement, and mending wounded relationships from season 1.
Shrinking Season 2: Release Date, Cast, Story, Trailer & Everything We Know
The Jason Segel and Harrison Ford-starring Shrinking was another huge hit for AppleTV+, and here’s everything we know about Shrinking season 2.
Screen Rantinterviewed Christa Miller to discuss Liz’s developing relationships in season 2, working with Harrison Ford, and the importance of forgiveness inShrinking.
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Screen Rant: Lizpartners more closely with Seanon the food truck this season. How does their dynamic develop this season?
Christa Miller: I definitely think they get closer. I think Liz makes some mistakes there in their friendship, and they go through a rollercoaster this season.
Liz’s bond with Gaby strengthens this season. What exciting developments can you share with fans looking forward to their relationship this season?
Christa Miller: Well, I think Liz gets way crazier with Gaby, because I think Liz likes to tell people what’s what all the time; I don’t think Gabby likes people telling her what’s what. I know we had a lot of fun this season, so I hope you’ll be able to enjoy that.
Speaking of Liz telling people what’s what, I think the scenes with Liz and Paul are gold. They’re absolutely phenomenal. Can you talk about working with Harrison Ford, and can you tell us about Liz and Paul’s unique relationship this season?
Christa Miller: First of all, I love Harrison - he’s also my neighbor - Harrison kills me, I’m obsessed with him. I love Calista [Flockheart] as well, but he’s so funny to work with. He’s so dry and so funny, but it’s also such a pleasure. I had to do a scene with him and I was just like mesmerized.
My husband was on set that day, and he said, “Christa, you’re being too thirsty. You’re having a problem when you’re talking to him.” I’m like, “Oh, sorry, my bad.” Because he’s so good. You just can follow him and you can forget everything that you thought about, and your performance will be good too, just to work with him. But when we do comedic scenes, he kills me. It’s really hard not to break.
Christa Miller Thinks Liz Has “Too Many Boundaries” In Shrinking
Without Change The Character Could Be Headed For Disaster In Season 2Boundaries and forgiveness are a major theme this season. How do these themes apply to Liz’s journey in season 2?
Christa Miller: Well, I think she needs to let go of some boundaries. I think Liz has too many boundaries and has kept things too tight and too wrapped up and too controlled, and I don’t think it’s working for her. Then when she breaks a boundary, it’s going to be a disaster.
Out of curiosity, how many rocks does Liz give out this season?
Christa Miller: It could be one or two. You can’t get crazy. They don’t just come all the time.
Can you talk about Liz’s relationship with Alice this season?
Christa Miller: I think she’s missing Alice, and I think she’s mad at Alice because Alice did something that Liz didn’t like, but again, I think it makes their relationship stronger. But I think Liz is just feeling all the kids going off to college and not being there for her.
More About Shrinking Season 2
Shrinking follows a grieving therapist who starts to break the rules and tell his clients exactly what he thinks. Ignoring his training and ethics, he finds himself making huge, tumultuous changes to people’s lives…including his own.
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Shrinkingseason 2 begins on Apple TV+ October 16 with a two-episode premiere, followed by new episodes weekly.
