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Michael J. Fox, star of ‘Back to the Future’, will make a special appearance in the series ‘Shrinking’ after being away from acting for five years due to Parkinson’s disease. Harrison Ford talked about the collaboration between the two actors.
The star of the ‘Back to the Future’ trilogy, now 63 years old, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 1991, at the age of 29. He hasn’t acted since his appearance in the CBS series ‘The Good Fight’ in 2020, the same year he retired.
Parkinson’s disease is a neurological disorder that causes involuntary stiffness, tremors, and difficulty with coordination.
Now, in 2025, he announced his return after five years away. Harrison Ford, 82, who plays a character with Parkinson’s in ‘Shrinking’, commented on the actor’s return.
“His willingness to be part of our show is a great source of inspiration and gives us a true purpose,” Ford told People Magazine.
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“It’s not just the union of two actors. There’s a story to be told, and our commitment to that story is what unites us. I appreciate his willingness to be part of the series,” said Harrison Ford.
The ‘Indiana Jones’ star said the series will subtly address new interpretations of the disease after working with Fox.
“I did what I could to familiarize myself with the aspects of the disease that I’m portraying, and I’m at a very different stage of the disease,” said Harrison Ford, referring to his character.
“We don’t intend to turn this into a joke, but there are people who face this kind of experience with grace, courage, and a bit of wisdom,” Ford added.
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