Why Humour Matters: Harrison Ford Talks About Infusing Laughter Into His Characters

Harrison Ford, the legendary 82-year-old actor, recently shared his thoughts on his enduring passion for acting, emphasizing the significance of human connection in his work. While promoting his role in the Apple TV+ series ‘Shrinking’, Ford expressed how the project enables him to enjoy the company of others who bring joy to the creative process, according to ‘The Hollywood Reporter’.

In an interview, Ford remarked, “Oh man, I get out of it essential human contact. I get to imagine with people that have great skill and experience… It’s fun to work with these people.”

‘Shrinking’, co-created by Bill Lawrence, Jason Segel, and Brett Goldstein, centers on Jimmy (played by Segel), a grieving therapist who begins to openly share his thoughts with his clients, disregarding traditional ethics. Ford plays Dr. Paul Rhoades, the head of a cognitive behavioral therapy practice and Jimmy’s colleague.

Must Read: Watch: Ranbir Kapoor Steals The Show In Viral Baraat Video Dressed As A Groom!

Famous for his roles as Han Solo and Indiana Jones, Ford revealed a more playful side of himself in this series. As The Hollywood Reporter noted, he described himself as a “silly person” at heart and emphasized the importance of humor in every project.

“In a way, yes, because the jokes really are the surprise in everything, in a serious movie or in a streaming comedy,” he explained, adding, “Finding the humour in the moment is what makes it survivable for us most of the time.”

Ford shared his love for being around people who are having fun, making ‘Shrinking’ an ideal project for him. “I don’t like to get too serious,” he added, noting that humor has always played a key role in his life.

“I always enjoyed humour. I loved jokes. I loved the construction of jokes. My father was a joke teller,” Ford reflected.

Reflecting on his career, Ford said he had always wanted to do both serious drama and comedy. As per The Hollywood Reporter, he stated, “I found myself doing both and not really distinguishing much between them.” He further explained that he approaches both humor and emotional scenes in a similar way: “I think with the same actor’s head about a joke as I do about a serious or emotional scene.”

The second season of ‘Shrinking’ is set to premiere on Apple TV+ on October 16.

Also Read: Karisma Kapoor Remembers Kareena’s Surprising Confession About Saif Ali Khan: ‘He Was My Buddy…’