Harrison Ford teases retirement with fitting 'Shrinking' conclusion

Harrison Ford is ready to start a new chapter of his career – with Shrinking.

The acting legend, 83, during the show’s press event reflected on the impact of the show during Apple TV’s inaugural at Santa Monica’s Barker Hangar.

Speaking with the panel, Ford addressed the deeper meaning behind the series, which follows a grieving therapist who begins breaking professional rules.

“Where do you go from here? The kind of work that we’re able to do is remarkable given the tools we have to work with, and the notion that lies behind this series. And if it was all over here, that would be sufficient,” Ford said. “This has been a different kind of job for me, and I’ve been doing this for a long time. This is very special and it really nurtures me and makes me feel like what we’re doing has value and importance. I look for that in my life and I’m happy to have found it here.” 

His comments drew warm applause from the crowd of press, influencers, and content creators. The moderator responded to the moment by saying, “There’s never been a better place to end a panel.”

Elsewhere in the conversation, Ford also fondly talked about Michael J. Fox acting skills in Shrinking.

Fox has lived with Parkinson’s disease since 1991, while Ford’s character navigates the condition on the show.

“It was a bit daunting when I thought about it,” Ford said calling Fox, “an extraordinary, generous and lovely fellow,” with, “grace and courage and indomitability.”

Ford added that working with Fox was “an extraordinary experience,” praising his huour and powerful presence.

Shrinking is now streaming on Apple Tv+.