Michael Urie and Ted McGinley on "Shrinking" & Working with Acting Master Harrison Ford
From Lovett or Leave It
Michael Urie and Ted McGinley discuss their experiences working on the Apple TV series "Shrinking," highlighting the captivating presence of co-star Harrison Ford and the unique dynamic within the show where non-therapist characters often play supportive roles that mimic therapeutic interactions. They reflect on the complexity of their characters and the humor in portraying individuals who sometimes end up being the informal therapists for the therapists in the narrative.
Key Takeaways
- Harrison Ford's face: an enigma wrapped in charisma, keeping audiences guessing and glued to the screen.
- Not all therapists wear the badge; sometimes friends fill the void with humor and shared chaos.
- In acting, babies are props with personality—no negotiation, just pure adorable chaos on set.
- Michael and Ted’s ‘I am Pagliacci’ moment proves that self-awareness is the first step to comic therapy.
- Animal actors can bite back; trust on set is paramount, or you might find yourself in a real-life drama.
Mentioned in This Episode
- Ted McInley (person)
- Michael Yuri (person)
- Apple TV (company)
- Michael J. Fox (person)
- Stamps.com (product)
- Willie's Remedy (product)
- Happy Days (media)
- Married with Children (media)
- Love Boat (media)
- Omar (media)
- Richard II (media)
- Hillary Duff (person)
- Sutton Foster (person)