How the ‘Shrinking’ Offices Were Created With Input From Cast Members Including Harrison Ford
variety.comJazz Tangcay Artisans Editor When production designer Cabot McMullen first started thinking about designing the therapist’s practice that is the heart of AppleTV+s “Shrinking,” Harrison Ford had not yet been cast.
Phil’s character was based on a real-life therapist, Phil Stutz, the subject of Jonah Hill’s recent documentary “Stutz.” But when it was announced that Ford would play the lead, Phil became Paul.
As for his designs, McMullen worked closely with the actors to develop a design strategy for each office with character-driven representation through artwork, books, color palettes and desktop details.
Many of the desktop items were personally chosen or curated by the actors. Running the gamut of appealing personalities, the ensemble is made up of Ford as Paul, a charming, yet grumpy man.
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