Jeff Daniels, the two-time Emmy winner known for his dramatic roles, is making a highly anticipated return to comedy with a guest star role in the third season of Apple TV+'s hit series 'Shrinking'.
- Mar 13, 2025
AceShowbiz - The popular Apple TV+ series "Shrinking" is set to welcome Emmy winner Jeff Daniels in its upcoming third season. Daniels will guest star as the father of the main character, Jimmy, portrayed by Jason Segel.
This marks a noteworthy return to comedy for Daniels, who is more widely recognized for his dramatic performances in recent years. However, fans might recall his comedic chops from the iconic "Dumb and Dumber" films alongside Jim Carrey.
Created by Jason Segel, Bill Lawrence, and Brett Goldstein, "Shrinking" centers on grieving therapist Jimmy who starts deviating from his professional norms to give his clients brutally honest advice.
This boundary-pushing approach brings significant changes to their lives, as well as his own. Segel's character, Jimmy, navigates through complex emotions and relationships, making for an intriguing, heartfelt storyline that resonates with many viewers.
Daniels, known for his Emmy-winning roles in "The Newsroom" and "Godless," was most recently seen in Netflix's limited series "A Man in Full" and Showtime/Prime Video's "American Rust."
The addition of Daniels to the "Shrinking" cast adds star power to a lineup that already features heavyweights like Harrison Ford, Christa Miller, Jessica Williams, Luke Tennie, Michael Urie, and Lukita Maxwell.
While the specifics of how Daniels' character will be introduced to the show are being kept under wraps, fans are excited to see how the dynamic between Jimmy and his father unfolds, especially given the emotional depth explored in previous seasons.
Season two concluded with Jimmy coming to terms with his past actions and beginning to mend his fractured relationship with his daughter, Alice (Lukita Maxwell).
"You want Jimmy to get to the point where he would leave it all behind for Alice, including his therapy practice and all that," said Segel in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter.
The intricate depiction of family relationships and personal growth remains at the heart of the series, promising an engaging and emotional third season.
