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Ted Lasso's Ripple Effect: How It Launched Shrinking
11 Apr
Summary
- Ted Lasso's success paved the way for other Bill Lawrence shows.
- Shrinking premiered on Apple TV+ between Ted Lasso's seasons.
- Brett Goldstein co-created Shrinking and starred in Ted Lasso.
Bill Lawrence's prolific television career has seen immense success, with hits spanning decades.
Lawrence revealed that the phenomenal success of "Ted Lasso" on Apple TV+ created a favorable environment for other projects. He noted that the platform became more receptive to his pitches following the breakout performance of the soccer comedy.
This dynamic directly benefited "Shrinking," a comedy co-created by Lawrence and starring Jason Segel. The series, which recently concluded its third season and is renewed for a fourth, premiered on Apple TV+ between the second and third seasons of "Ted Lasso."
Further strengthening the connection, Brett Goldstein, known for his role as Roy Kent in "Ted Lasso," also co-created "Shrinking." This cross-pollination highlights a strategic approach by streamers to cultivate successful creative partnerships.
Lawrence's prolific output continues with "Bad Monkey" also on Apple TV+, and he has contributed to other notable shows like "Scrubs" and the HBO Max comedy "Rooster."
