Who is Alice in Shrinking? Everything to know  

Shrinking is a comedy-drama show created by Bill Lawrence, Jason Segel, and Brett Goldstein. It features Jason Segal in the lead role and Jimmy Laird, a therapist who is grieving the loss of his wife, who passed away in a car accident.

Lukita Maxwell, an Indonesian-born American actress, portrays the role of Jimmy's teenage daughter named Alice Laird. The show's main storyline concerns their relationship, as they are both grieving their losses in their own ways.

Shriking premiered on Apple TV+ on January 27, 2023, with ten episodes. The second season premiered on October 16, 2024, with twelve episodes. The platform has already confirmed a third season. Apart from Maxwell and Segel, the show stars Harrison Ford, Jessica Williams, Christa Miller, Michael Urie, and Luke Tennie in prominent roles.

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Lukita Maxwell plays Alice in Shrinking

The viewers are introduced to Alice as a teenager dealing with her mother's passing after a year. Her father Jimmy is unable to handle himself and tries to bury his grief in alcohol. The show begins with Jimmy trying to make things better with Alice, while also helping his patients by overindulging in their lives as a therapist.

Alice is close to Jimmy's co-worker, Gaby, and neighbor, Liz, who is like a second mother to her. Harrison Ford's Paul is a mentor to both Alice and Jimmy and is the first person they turn to when things get out of hand.

Lukita Maxwell, who potrays Alice in Shrinking, started her acting career with HBO Max's series Generation. She also appeared in shows like Speechless, while working on a variety of short films such as Wake, Lucky Fish, Where the End Begins, and Manoa Valley. She has been part of two feature films, AfrAld, and The Young Wife.

In the second season of Shrinking, Alice's storyline is focused on her friendship with Louis Winston, the guy responsible for her mother's car accident. After realizing that he has been dealing with the guilt of accidentally taking a life, Alice begins to sympathize with him, forming a bond over their shared problems.

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Who is in the cast of Shrinking?

Here's the complete list of actors and the characters they play in the show:

• Jason Segel as Jimmy Laird
• Jessica Williams as Gaby
• Luke Tennie as Sean
• Michael Urie as Brian
• Lukita Maxwell as Alice Laird
• Christa Miller as Liz
• Harrison Ford as Dr. Paul Rhoades
• Ted McGinley as Derek
• Heidi Gardner as Grace
• Lilan Bowden as Tia
• Devin Kawaoka as Charlie
• Rachel Stubington as Summer
• Kenajuan Bentley as Tim
• Lily Rabe as Meg
• Wendie Malick as Dr. Julie Baram
• Kimberly Condict as Wally
• Tilky Jones as Donny
• Gavin Lewis as Connor
• Mike C. Nelson as Dan
• Neil Flynn as Raymond
• Brett Goldstein as Louis Winston
• Courtney Taylor as Courtney
• Vernee Watson as Phyllis
• Josh Hopkins as Mac
• Damon Wayans Jr. as Derrick #2

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About Shrinking

The show is exclusively streaming on Apple TV+. It follows Jimmy, a psychiatrist, and the people in his life, who all go through some hilarious as well as heartfelt situations in their daily lives. Here's how the platform describes the plot:

"Jimmy is struggling to grieve the loss of his wife while being a dad, friend, and therapist. He decides to try a new approach with everyone in his path: unfiltered, brutal honesty. Will it make things better—or unleash uproarious chaos?"

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