Michael J. Fox is back for his first TV role in five years, ing up with the cast of Harrison Ford and Jason Segel's Shrinking for a guest-starring role. Fox first rose to prominence in the 1980s, playing Alex Keaton in the sitcom Family Ties and Marty McFly in the Back to the Future film trilogy. He continued to grace big and small screens for years, but his TV appearances tapered off heading into the 2020s. Fox's last TV role was in The Good Fight in 2020, where he played attorney Louis Canning.

Now, according to Shrinking character are currently unknown, but his participation in the series means a meaningful reunion with Lawrence, who helmed Fox's six-season series, Spin City​​​​​.

What Michael J. Fox's Guest Role Means For Shrinking Season 3

Fox's Role May Be Related To Paul's Parkinson's Diagnosis

Fox's role in Shrinking season 3 is still a tightly kept secret. However, the relationship between the actor and Lawrence provides some hints. Shrinking's co-creator has credited Fox as the inspiration for how the series has approached the topic of Parkinson's Disease (via Variety). Fox was diagnosed with this brain disorder, which, according to the National Institute of Aging, causes "unintended or uncontrollable movements, such as shaking, stiffness, and difficulty with balance and coordination," in 1991. In Shrinking, Ford's character, Dr. Paul Rhoades, was diagnosed with Parkinson's before the events of season 1.

It seems likely that Fox's role in Shrinking will be related to Paul's diagnosis. Lawrence has gone to great lengths to ensure that the Apple TV+ series accurately represents Parkinson's while bringing levity and comedy to the situation. "I found the first mentor in my life and career, Michael J. Fox, to be so inspiring," Lawrence said, explaining that the actor's hard work and dedication are what he and Goldstein hoped to bring to Shrinking.

Our Take On Michael J. Fox's Return To TV In Shrinking Season 3

Fox Will Be A Natural Fit For Shrinking

Fox is a long-beloved actor, so it's always exciting to hear when he has taken up a new project. The 2020s have been relatively quiet in this regard, however, so the news that Fox will be appearing in Shrinking season 3 is all the better. His last TV appearance in The Good Fight was a treat, but seeing Fox in a comedy like Shrinking is something else entirely.

Moreover, if the actor's role really is related to Paul's Parkinson's diagnosis, then we should get plenty of on-screen moments between Fox and Ford. These two iconic actors together in Shrinking season 3 is certainly something to look forward to.

Source: Deadline