Michael J. Fox could be a deeply moving addition to the cast of Shrinking.

      Fox will be reuniting with creator Bill Lawrence for the series.

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      Shrinking is set to welcome a significant new cast member in its third season. Deadline reported last week that Michael J. Fox will be joining the show's cast, marking his return to acting. This casting also reunites him with creator Bill Lawrence, with whom he worked on Spin City many years ago.

      While specifics about Fox’s role have not been disclosed, it is likely tied to Harrison Ford’s character, Paul Rhoades, who disclosed at the end of the first season that he had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Fox has been living with this condition for years, and has mostly stepped back from acting, in part due to his symptoms.

      Fox’s involvement suggests that Paul’s storyline in the upcoming season could be particularly poignant. Paul has already faced challenges with his illness within the show, but Fox’s character might provide him with a new lens through which to view the experience of living with it over time.

      Fox is skilled in both comedy and drama, and every time he collaborates with Lawrence, they have successfully captured that tonal balance. There’s no reason to believe that Shrinking will be any different. Though we don’t have all the details yet, it’s reasonable to expect that Fox’s return to television will hold significant meaning, especially as he shares scenes with Harrison Ford. It brings together two icons of ’80s cinema, reunited on screen after many years.

      Joe Allen is a freelance culture writer based in upstate New York. His work has been published in The Washington Post, among others.

      Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan reunite for Sinners — here’s what to expect

      Coogler and Michael B. Jordan are set to collaborate for the fifth time.

      Ryan Coogler is frequently mentioned among the directors with the most promising futures in the film industry. He possesses a keen ability to create both entertaining and thought-provoking narratives on screen. He was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Picture for his role as a producer on Judas and the Black Messiah, but this article will focus on his directorial accomplishments. His visions consistently include Michael B. Jordan as his principal actor. The duo has previously teamed up for four films: Fruitvale Station, Creed, Black Panther, and its sequel, with their fifth project now on the horizon.

      Sinners will feature Jordan portraying two identical twins with a troubled history, as they return to their hometown in pursuit of a better life. The shocking challenges faced by Smoke and Stack upon their arrival will test their identities and survival skills. Although plot details are scarce, the film appears to blend horror and thriller elements. It is also expected to comment on race relations and provide social commentary reflective of contemporary issues, based on Coogler's previous work. Here’s everything we currently know about Sinners, including any trailers and the upcoming theater release date.

      What is the business relationship between Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan?

      As noted earlier, Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan share a partnership reminiscent of other iconic collaborations, such as Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro. Their first joint effort was Fruitvale Station, which marked Coogler’s directorial debut and one of Jordan's early leading roles after smaller appearances in shows like The Wire. They revitalized the Rocky franchise with the spinoff Creed, defying many doubts about Jordan’s capability to star in such a well-known boxing series. Then came the franchise that transformed both Coogler and Jordan's careers: Black Panther. Jordan took on the role of the film's antagonist, while Coogler's vision helped establish Black Panther as a modern classic, making history as the first Marvel film to win an Academy Award.

      Fox is planning to launch a streaming service before the end of 2025

      The company already owns the free streaming service Tubi.

      With streaming becoming an integral aspect of the entertainment landscape, nearly all major networks have developed their own streaming services to deliver the most significant events through subscription. The last major holdout was Fox, which continues to provide many of its offerings exclusively to cable users. Now, Fox CEO Lachlan Murdoch has announced plans for a Fox streaming service, emphasizing that the platform is intended for viewers without cable subscriptions rather than to replace traditional cable bundles.

      “We’re huge supporters of the traditional cable bundle, and we will always be,” Murdoch stated. “However, we want to reach consumers wherever they are, and there’s a large audience now outside the conventional cable bundle — whether they are cord cutters or have never had cable.”

      Murdoch expressed that his expectations for the service’s user base are "modest," and indicated that the subscription pricing will reflect that. Fox already owns Tubi, the free streaming service that will broadcast the Super Bowl for the first time this weekend.

      The creator of ‘Succession’ is making a movie about a financial crisis.

      The film reportedly centers on four friends