Jessica Williams Joins Jason Segel, Harrison Ford in Apple Series ‘Shrinking,’ James Ponsoldt Attached to Direct
variety.comJoe Otterson TV ReporterJessica Williams has signed on to star opposite Jason Segel and Harrison Ford in the Apple comedy series “Shrinking,” Variety has learned.In addition, James Ponsoldt has boarded the show to direct multiple episodes and executive produce.
That marks a reunion for Ponsoldt and Segel, who previously worked together on the film “The End of the Tour.”“Shrinking” follows Jimmy (Segel), 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.Williams will star as Gaby, a therapist working in the practice with Dr.
Phil Rhodes (Ford) and Jimmy. She’s all in on anything she’s passionate about, including her friend Jimmy, whom she cares for and respects.
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