Brett Goldstein, the multi-talented artist who co-created the captivating Apple TV+ series "Shrinking" alongside Bill Lawrence and Jason Segel, is slated to make a guest appearance in the upcoming second season, according to The Hollywood Reporter. This marks a return to the acting realm for Goldstein, who has also been a pivotal force behind the camera as one of the show's co-creators and executive producers.
In "Shrinking," Segel stars as Jimmy, a grieving therapist who embarks on an unconventional journey by candidly sharing his thoughts with his clients, breaking the unwritten rules of his profession. "Jimmy has lost his wife and is eager to explore a new approach to cope with his loss, but it remains to be seen how this unconventional method will impact his clients," reads the official synopsis.
Details surrounding Goldstein's mysterious character are being kept tightly under wraps, locked away in the therapist's desk. His cameo is sure to add another layer of intrigue and depth to the already engrossing series.
Goldstein's journey in the entertainment industry is nothing short of remarkable. He originally joined the hit series "Ted Lasso" as a writer but soon found himself embodying the role of Roy Kent, a character that ultimately won him two consecutive Emmys. However, he revealed in a previous conversation with THR that he didn't have a similar urge to step into the spotlight with "Shrinking." "This just felt like I was writing for these guys, and I was very happy with that," he explained. "It didn't occur to me on this one."
Goldstein's seamless transition between writing and acting underscores his versatility as an artist. "It's just that one happens behind closed doors and one happens on camera," he shared. "They're both about asking, 'How do I feel? What am I trying to do? How am I relating to the people in this room?' You're just imagining it when you're writing."
Currently, production for the second season of "Shrinking" is well underway, with an ensemble cast that includes Harrison Ford, Christa Miller, Lukita Maxwell, Michael Urie, and Luke Tennie. The series marks one of Ford's first regular roles in a television series, further elevating the already high expectations for this anticipated return.
