Harrison Ford hilarious praise for Jason Segel caught attention online after the veteran actor watched Segel’s infamous nude scene from Forgetting Sarah Marshall, leading to a comical exchange between the two stars. The moment surfaced when Segel recounted how Ford joked about his performance, providing an unexpected twist in their working relationship on Apple TV+’s Shrinking.
Recalling Ford’s Reaction to Segel’s Nude Scene
During a recent conversation on Variety’s Actors on Actors, Jason Segel spoke with Seth Rogen about his experience collaborating with Harrison Ford. Segel described the process of getting Ford involved in Shrinking, mentioning that, at first, Ford was unfamiliar with his work. This prompted the show’s producers to send Ford samples of Segel’s acting, including End of the Tour and the comedy Forgetting Sarah Marshall.
Segel shared a candid insight into how Ford made his initial decision, noting,
“We got Harrison Ford because Harrison Ford is the kind of person you can make an offer to so that for three days you can say, ‘We made an offer to Harrison Ford,’ and then you’ll pick the real guy.”
—Jason Segel, comedian.
The actor continued, highlighting that Ford requested to review some of Segel’s previous roles before committing.
“He didn’t know anything about me so he asked, ‘Can I see some of his work?’ and they sent him—Brett Goldstein went and met with him and they had a really nice meeting—and then they sent him End of the Tour and Forgetting Sarah Marshall.”
—Jason Segel, comedian.
Ford’s Amusing Response Leaves Segel and Rogen Laughing
After watching Segel’s performances, Ford texted Shrinking’s showrunner Bill Lawrence to confirm his agreement to join the comedy, while adding a humorous personal note referencing Segel’s well-known nude scene. Segel recounted,
“And apparently, Bill Lawrence got a text that said, ‘I’m in, and tell the kid, great dick,’”
—Jason Segel, comedian.
Seth Rogen, a long-standing friend and collaborator, found the story particularly amusing, responding with laughter and his trademark humor, further emphasizing the light-hearted nature of Ford’s comments. Rogen declared, “[That’s] all you need,” after hearing Ford’s message.
Shrinking Continues to Garner Attention
Shrinking, which features both Harrison Ford and Jason Segel in lead roles, has quickly become a noteworthy series for Apple TV+. Following the viral attention from Ford’s praise, fans are eagerly awaiting updates on the third season, though an official release date has not yet been announced. The collaboration between the established Hollywood actor and comedian has not only added to the show’s appeal but also led to memorable moments off-screen that highlight the camaraderie between the cast members.
This story underscores how genuine appreciation and humor among actors, such as Ford’s good-natured support for Segel’s memorable scene, can create lasting buzz and further strengthen the appeal of shows like Shrinking.
