08-02-2025
Michael Urie Talks Filming ‘Shrinking' Season 2 In Altadena: 'We Want To Help'
As Michael Urie prepares to get back to work on Shrinking, it will be a bittersweet return to set.
The first-time Critics' Choice Award winner opened up to Deadline at Friday's awards show about returning to the fire-ravaged community of Altadena, California next week to film Season 3 of the Apple TV+ series.
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'I've seen a few scripts for Season 3, and they are very good, very funny. They know how to write for us so, so well now,' he said on the red carpet.
'We start next week, and you know, a lot of our locations are in Altadena,' Urie continued. 'So, we're all really happy to be putting something back into that community again and revitalizing what's been lost there. It's such a beautiful neighborhood, such a beautiful part of Los Angeles, and we want to help make that beautiful again.'
Urie's co-star Christa Miller, who also serves as the show's music supervisor, previously opened up about the emotional weight of returning to 'the heart of Pasadena' and Altadena after last month's Los Angeles County wildfires.
Michael Urie on shooting 'Shrinking' Season 3 in Altadena and giving back to the community #CriticsChoice
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'After the devastating fires that hit Los Angeles, it feels more important than ever to support all the communities that have been affected,' she said in a video.
'This is the city where the magic happens and stories are told and dreams come true, and that's why our show is staying here,' added Miller, who is also married to the show's co-creator Bill Lawrence. 'So here's to resilience, to new beginnings and to Los Angeles, the beating heart of the entertainment industry, and we cannot wait to show you what we have in store for Season 3.'
At least 25 people died in last month's wildfires, which left countless destruction in its path. The fires have since been contained at 100%.
Urie won his first Critics' Choice Award on Friday for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series, playing attorney and aspiring father Brian.
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