Shrinking’s Brett Goldstein Teases How His Season 2 Character Compares To Ted Lasso’s Roy Kent

As a seasoned gamer who’s spent countless hours immersed in the digital worlds of various shows and games, I can confidently say that the upcoming Season 2 of Shrinking is shaping up to be a thrilling adventure. The intrigue surrounding Brett Goldstein‘s character has me hooked, much like a rare in-game Easter egg that promises an unexpected twist.

Apart from the shared lead actors named Jason and their heartfelt comedic styles being among Apple TV+’s top shows, Ted Lasso and Shrinking might not seem to have much in common at first glance. However, they share some key talents behind the scenes. Bill Lawrence is the producer for both series, and Brett Goldstein contributes as a writer and actor in them. Interestingly, Goldstein wasn’t initially part of the Shrinking cast; his involvement is a recent addition for Season 2.

Currently, he’s discussing his return to the screen and comparing the character he’s portraying in this new project with his renowned role as the coach from Ted Lasso, which was a player beforehand.

Brett Goldstein’s character in Season 2 of “Shrinking” has yet to be fully revealed. Nevertheless, we can confirm that it’s not a minor role or brief appearance, according to showrunner Bill Lawrence. Instead, his character will contribute significantly to the plot in an unexpected manner. In the same interview with Entertainment Weekly, Goldstein hinted at his new character, albeit vaguely, and likened him to his “Ted Lasso” character, Roy Kent.

These two characters are remarkably distinct, with only their eyebrows being somewhat alike. To the casual observer, they may bear a faint resemblance, but in truth, they are extremely dissimilar individuals.

I think this unidentified character probably won’t be as grouchy as Roy, that’s my assumption. And for sure, he can’t be a soccer coach. Other than that, I’m not certain what to anticipate, and the mystery just adds to my excitement. I’m a big fan of Ted Lasso, and I’ve seen Goldstein perform stand-up live. Seeing him in a different role as a performer makes me even more eager for the premiere of Shrinking on the 2024 TV lineup.

Apart from Goldstein’s character being dissimilar to Roy, the backstory leading to his casting is distinct as well. Notably, it was revealed that the actor had initially worked as a writer on Ted Lasso, later expressing interest in playing the role of the prickly yet compassionate player. Unlike traditional audition processes, he didn’t receive an invitation to try out; instead, he sent in a self-recorded tape.

Contrarily, in the case of ‘Shrinking’, things didn’t unfold as described. Instead, he was informed that he would suit the role well, and he shared the details of that discussion.

With Roy Kent, there was a powerful sense that I ought to be performing the task. Similarly, with Jason, there was a strong conviction that I should be doing it. He exclaimed, “Why isn’t Brett handling this? Brett is ideal for this!” Our response was, “Oh.” And I pondered, “If Jason Segel suggests something, you ought to give it a try.

I find your point hard to dispute! It’s been my belief that Goldstein, being the co-creator, executive producer, and writer of this show, would be a natural fit for the cast. However, during Season 1, he was juggling the production of Shrinking and Ted Lasso at the same time, which I understand might have prevented his involvement.

Currently, he’ll have his moment to excel and reveal a new facet of his acting talent in the series Shrinking. To discover how his enigmatic character contrasts with Roy Kent, be sure to watch the Season 2 premiere of Shrinking, airing on Apple TV+ on Wednesday, October 16.

2024-09-08 01:37

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