Jeff Daniels is stepping into Shrinking Season 3, and honestly, we’re all ears – because when this Emmy-winning powerhouse joins a cast that already boasts Harrison Ford, you know stuff’s about to get even juicier. Apple TV+ clearly isn’t playing around, adding another Hollywood heavyweight to its hit dramedy.
But who’s he playing? A rival therapist? A long-lost friend? A chaotic wildcard ready to shake things up? Whatever it is, expect Daniels to bring in his signature mix of charm, wit, and emotional depth.
Jeff Daniels joins Shrinking season 3 as Jason Segel’s on-screen dad – Here’s what we know
Apple TV+ just leveled up Shrinking Season 3. Emmy winner Jeff Daniels is stepping in to play Jimmy’s father – yes, Jason Segel’s on-screen dad. Industry sources confirm his role is a guest-starring arc, though the show’s keeping tight-lipped on the details.
Daniels joins a powerhouse cast, including Harrison Ford, Jessica Williams, and Christa Miller. The dramedy, co-created by Segel, Bill Lawrence, and Brett Goldstein, follows a grieving therapist who ditches professional boundaries and starts giving brutally honest advice. Season 2 ended with Jimmy forgiving the man who killed his wife, signaling a major turning point.
Jeff Daniels’ TV resume? Stacked. He’s a two-time Emmy winner for The Newsroom and Godless and has starred in American Rust, The Comey Rule, and The Looming Tower. On the big screen, he’s tackled everything from The Squid and the Whale to Dumb and Dumber.
With Shrinking returning for its third season (release date yet to be confirmed), fans are eager to see how Daniels’ character fits into Jimmy’s emotional journey.
Shrinking is produced by Warner Bros. Television and Doozer Productions. Segel, Lawrence, Goldstein, Ashley Nicole Black, and Bill Posley serve as executive producers. The series was renewed in October 2024, and Season 3 is already shaping up to be a must-watch.
Jeff Daniels’ risky toilet scene: A career gamble, dad’s dismay, and comedy gold
Jeff Daniels knew the Dumb and Dumber toilet scene was a gamble. Turns out, his dad wasn’t a fan. Daniels admitted he was nervous about the scene – it’s a full-on mix of wild faces and desperate toilet thrashing. He told The Guardian:
I was stretching myself comedically. I remember getting ready to shoot the toilet scene after my character unknowingly drinks laxative-laden tea. Jim asked me: ‘Hey man, you okay?’ I said: ‘Just cold feet. This is either the beginning of my career or the end of it.’ He said: ‘You’ve gotta go all in man. Go all the way!’ He couldn’t have been a better cheerleader.
He continued,
I was sat next to my parents and when we got to the toilet scene, my father hung his head in his hands and said: ‘No, Jeffrey.’ Meanwhile 5,000 people fell out of their chairs laughing.
Daniels hesitated at first, but Jim Carrey pushed him to fully commit. The film flopped with critics but dominated the box office. Now, Daniels fully embraces the fact that his toilet scene might just be his most iconic legacy.
Shrinking is available to watch on Prime Video & Apple TV+.
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