Shrinking co-creator Bill Lawrence discusses whether Cobie Smulders will return in Season 3 of the Apple TV+ series. Smulders unexpectedly debuted as a new character named Sofi in season 2, episode 10, where she reunited with her how I Met Your Mother co-star Jason Segelwho plays Jimmy and is one of the Shrinkingco-creators. There were romantic sparks between Jimmy and Sofi, potentially causing the actors to how I Met Your Mother reunion can continue Shrinking season 3.
When talking about Shrinkingthe future with TV Line, Lawrence revealed he wants Smulders to return in season 3, although he acknowledges that her reprise of the role of Sofi has not yet been solidified. He explains that Sofi was included to suggest what Jimmy's future would be like in Season 3. Lawrence emphasized that he will "I do everything I can" to convince Smulders to return to build on the wonderful dynamic established between Sofi and Jimmy in Season 2. Check out Lawrence's comments below:
I would kill to have Cobie back on the show. We always make Easter eggs for what the next season will be like in the previous season. And so, Cobie's character is kind of an embodiment, a visual representation of what it's like moving forward for Jason's character. If I'm not lucky enough to get her back, we'll have to go back to the drawing board. I was a fan of How I Met Your Mother and I didn't even think about it when I was watching the scene, which is a good thing because a bad version of it could be like, “Oh, that's cool. It’s just two old friends from a beloved show doing a scene together,” but it felt authentic and very romantic. I thought they were both so good at this that I will do everything I can to coerce her into returning to the show.
What This Means for the Season 3 Reduction
Cobie Smulders' return is likely
While Lawrence's comments don't confirm Smulders' return, her enthusiasm is a promising sign that she will continue playing Sofi in Season 3. Smulders is also excited to reunite with Segel, working on Shrinking Season 2, and the possibility of exploring Sofi even further. Since both Smoke and Shrinkingthe creative team is eager to see more of herAs long as there's no scheduling conflict with other projects she's involved in, there's a good chance she'll be in Season 3.
Despite the romantic sparks between them, Jimmy didn't pursue a relationship with Sofi because he admitted he wasn't ready to be in a serious relationship again. Now this Shrinking The season 2 finale saw Jimmy making huge strides in healing his ongoing pain and trauma, he May be ready to pursue a serious relationship with Sofi in Season 3. Character development in Shrinking The last three episodes of Season 2 planted the seeds for this relationship that may now pay off in Season 3.
It's great news for Shrink and How I Met Your Mom Fans
It's encouraging to know that Smulders Shrinking The premiere was as well received by Lawrence and the series' creative team as it was by the general public. She would be an excellent addition as a recurring guest star or even as a series regular between Shrinkingcast of characters. In addition to being a pleasure how I Met Your Mother meeting, a serious romantic relationship between Jimmy and Sofi would help him continue moving forward while also presenting new challengesincluding his relationship with his daughter, Alice, which could lead to compelling stories in the future Shrinking episodes.
Source: TV Line