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Michael J. Fox Inspired How 'Shrinking' Depicts of Parkinson's

Variety
Story by Andrés Buenahora
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Hollywood icon Michael J. Fox inspires a new Apple TV+ series that tackles Parkinson's disease in a refreshingly honest way.
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  • Bill Lawrence, co-creator and showrunner of 'Shrinking', drew direct inspiration from Fox's public battle with Parkinson's to shape the character of Paul, played by Harrison Ford.
  • The series aims to authentically depict the daily challenges of living with Parkinson's, offering a rare and empathetic portrayal of the neurodegenerative disease on mainstream television.
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Michael J. Fox, Harrison Ford, Apple TV+, Shrinking
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