Shrinking Season 2 is an American comedy-drama TV series created by Brett Goldstein, Bill Lawrence, and Jason Segel. The executive producers are Bill Lawrence, Jason Segel, Brett Goldstein, Neil Goldman, Jeff Ingold, Liza Katzer, James Ponsoldt, and Randall Keenan Winston. The show is produced by 3 Chance Productions, Corporate Mandate, Doozer Productions, and Warner Bros. Television.
The show debuted in January 2023 and has been renewed for a second season already. The second season is soon coming on Apple TV+.
When will the second season be released? Which actors are expected to return for the new season? What’s the main plotline? And is there a trailer or teaser for the upcoming season? Keep reading to find out more about the next season.
Shrinking Season 2 Release: When Will It Come Out?
In March 2023, Apple TV+ announced that Shrinking was renewed for Season 2
The series, co-created by Jason Segel, Bill Lawrence, and Brett Goldstein, was widely praised by both fans and critics. It earned a 91% approval rating from critics and an 87% approval rating from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes.
Apple TV+’s head of programming Matt Cherniss offered high praise for the comedy series, noting that the show “has been wonderful to watch:”
Season 1 filming started in April 2022 and finished around August 2022. It premiered on Apple TV+ in January 2023.
If filming started in January 2024, it might finish around May 2024, assuming it follows a similar timeline as the first season.
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Shrinking Season 2 Cast: Who Will Return?
Jason Segel and Harrison Ford will lead the returning cast, reprising their roles as Jimmy Laird and Dr. Paul Rhoades. Jessica Williams will also return as Gaby.
Since Jimmy is still working on fixing his relationship with his daughter, Lukita Maxwell will also be back as Alice.
Other cast members expected for Season 2 are Jimmy’s best friend Brian (Michael Urie), Jimmy’s neighbor Liz (Christa Miller), and Paul’s daughter, Meg (Lily Rabe).
Grace’s (played by Heidi Gardner) shocking actions in the finale also make her a prime candidate for a Season 2 comeback.
Here is an overview of which actors are expected to return in Shrinking Season 2:
- Jason Segal – Jimmy Laird
- Harrison Ford – Paul
- Jessica Williams – Gaby
- Lukita Maxwell – Alice
- Luke Tennie – Sean
- Michael Urie – Brian
- Christa Miller – Liz
- Ted McGinley – Derek
- Lily Rabe – Meg
- Heidi Gardner – Grace
Shrinking Season 2 Release Date and Where To Watch
The first season premiered on January 27, 2023, and it’s still ongoing. The show has already been renewed for a second season, but the developers haven’t revealed the release date or any other details yet.
The first season had nine episodes, so it’s likely that the second season will have the same number. We’ll have to wait a few months for details like the runtime of each episode. The first season of the show premiered on Apple TV+, and Season 2 will also be available on the same platform.
Shrinking Season 2 Trailer