US EditionMichael J. Fox to Make Acting Return After 5 Years
- Michael J. Fox announced his return to acting by joining the third season of Apple TV+ series Shrinking in 2026.
- Fox paused his career due to Parkinson's disease, diagnosed in 1991, and had publicly retired in 2020 amid health challenges.
- Shrinking stars Harrison Ford as Dr. Paul Rhoades, who also has Parkinson's, and Fox will reunite with show co-creator Bill Lawrence from their Spin City collaboration.
- Fox said in an interview, "I know what to do here, I know what to bring to it," emphasizing the collaborative nature of acting as his motivation to return.
- Fox’s casting suggests the show will explore Parkinson’s with depth and could resonate strongly, marking a meaningful comeback after five years away from on-camera roles.
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Michael J. Fox, the unforgettable star of the Back to the Future and Teen Wolf trilogy, returns to the serial screens after five years of retirement due to health problems. The new appearance of actor Michael J. Fox on television marks a new chapter in his career, spanning more than 45 years. He had moved away from the cameras in 2020 due to Parkinson, a disease he has faced since 1991, when he was diagnosed while filming the film Doc Hollywood.…
Designed by Jason Segel and starring Harrison Ford, the series deals with Parkinson's, a disease diagnosed with the star of "Back to the Future" in 1991
63-year-old American actor will have a special guest appearance in the third season of Apple TV’s Shrinking series
He won a role in the third season of Shrinking, a drama with Jason Segel and Harrison Ford broadcast on Apple TV+.
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