Shrinking' co-creator Bill Lawrence cited his mentorship from 'Spin City' star Michael J. Fox to inspiring his work on his latest AppleTV+ series, which premiered its season 2 finale on Dec. 24

Now, the show’s co-creator, Bill Lawrence, has opened up about how they depict the disease on the comedy and how his relationship with Michael J. Fox has impacted how they depict Parkinson’s on the incredible Apple TV+ series.

Shrinking cocreator Bill Lawrence revealed Michael J. Fox had a hand in shaping the show’s portrayal of Parkinson's disease. “It's cool to get to write about things you care about now," Lawrence, 56,

Shrinking co-creator Bill Lawrence has opened up about how Michael J Fox’s public battle with Parkinson’s influenced the way the disease is portrayed on the show.

Following Harrison Ford‘s emotional performance on the Season 2 finale of Shrinking, Bill Lawrence is unpacking the show’s depiction of Parkinson’s disease. The 2x Emmy winner recently noted that he and Shrinking co-creator Brett Goldstein have “deep history” with Parkinson’s as both of their fathers have the disease,