US EditionMichael J. Fox to Make Acting Return After 5 Years
- Michael J. Fox will guest star in the third season of Apple TV+ comedy series Shrinking, marking his return to acting.
- Fox, diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 1991, retired from acting in 2020 due to health complications, making this role his first since retirement.
- Shrinking stars Jason Segel and Harrison Ford, whose character also has Parkinson's, and explores the condition with Fox involved in shaping its portrayal.
- Fox has raised over $2.5 billion for Parkinson's research through his foundation and said in 2024 he would act if he could reflect his realities and challenges.
- Fox's return suggests a continued engagement with acting and Parkinson's awareness, reuniting him with producer Bill Lawrence and expanding Shrinking's exploration of the disease.
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Michael J Fox, 63, set to make TV return after taking hiatus due to devastating Parkinson's battle
Michael J Fox, 63, set to make TV return after taking hiatus due to devastating Parkinson's battle - Michael J Fox is understood to be preparing for a TV comeback, which will mark the first time he's been on screens since his Parkinson's deteriorated further in 2020
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Michael J. Fox to make acting return in Apple TV+'s 'Shrinking'
Mike Coppola/Getty Images Michael J. Fox is making his return to TV. The beloved actor is joining the cast for the upcoming third season of Apple TV+’s Shrinking. His guest-starring role on the show marks one of his first acting gigs since announcing his retirement back in 2020 due to health-related issues. The Family Ties actor was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 1991 when he was 29; he’s often been open and transparent with the public…
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