At age 82, the allure of acting persists for Harrison Ford, who finds it to be an important means of communicating and interacting with others.
Harison Ford, renowned for his immortal roles like Han Solo and Indiana Jones, expresses his joy for playing characters in the Apple TV+ series, ‘Shrinking,” alongside Jason Segel and Jessica Williams.
Ford portrays Dr. Paul Rhoades, an experienced therapist who collaborates with Jimmy (Segel), at the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Center.
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Ford also talked about his unique approach to playing Han Solo. Han Solo, as described by Ford, was committed to his ignorance. His humor added flavor to the character, making it amusing for the audience. Ford views that he used physical acting as a way to portray character information.
Despite his roles in high-stakes action films, Ford believes that much of his acting career has comedic elements. He declared himself a ‘silly person’ and stressed that he sees all his performances through the lens of comedy.
Ford’s commitment to humor is just as serious as a dramatic scene; he looks at both with the same perspective of an actor.
Co-creator of “Shrinking,” Bill Lawrence, stated that Ford’s dedication to comedy was an essential characteristic for his role.
Lawrence revealed an anecdote about Ford’s initial skepticism about a joke script where his character doesn’t understand the phrase ‘raw-dogging.’ Despite his doubts, Ford gave it a shot and it turned out to be a hit with the crew witnessing his character continually misuse it.
The show “Shrinking” will return to Apple TV+ for its second season on Wednesday.
FAQs
1. Who does Harrison Ford play in “Shrinking”?
In “Shrinking,” Harrison Ford plays Dr. Paul Rhoades, a senior therapist at the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Center.
2. What does Harrison Ford think about his career in acting?
Harrison Ford believes that much of his work over the course of his career has been comedic in nature and tone.
3. What is Ford’s approach to a joke versus a serious scene?
Ford views both humorous and serious scenes with the same level of commitment and professionalism.
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