Karen Gillan has joined “Shrinking” Season 4 in a recurring role, Variety has learned exclusively.
The popular Apple TV dramedy was renewed for a fourth season earlier this year ahead of the Season 3 premiere. Gillan will appear alongside series stars Jason Segel, Harrison Ford, Christa Miller, Jessica Williams, Luke Tennie, Michael Urie, Lukita Maxwell, and Ted McGinley.
Exact details on Gillan’s character are being kept under wraps. As previously reported, Season 4 will feature the same cast and characters, but will feature a time jump and entirely new storyline.
Gillan is best known for her films roles, including playing Nebula in the three “Guardians of the Galaxy” films and the Marvel Cinematic Universe at large. She has also played Martha/Ruby Roundhouse in two of the rebooted “Jumanji” films to date, with a third film in that franchise set to release this Christmas. In television, Gillan is known for her early breakout role in “Doctor Who,” while she has also starred in shows like “Selfie” and “Douglas Is Cancelled.”
She is repped by UTA, Maison Two, Linden Entertainment, and Jackoway Austen.
“Shrinking” was created by Bill Lawrence, Segel, and Brett Goldstein. Lawrence executive produces via Doozer Productions along with Jeff Ingold and Liza Katzer. Neil Goldman, James Ponsoldt, Randall Winston, Rachna Fruchbom, Ashley Nicole Black, and Bill Posley also executive produce. Warner Bros. Television, where both Lawrence and Goldstein are under overall deals, is the studio.
“Shrinking” has proven popular with critics and audiences across its three seasons to date. The show has received nine Emmy Award nominations to date, including multiple acting nods for both Segel and Williams and a nom for outstanding comedy series in 2025.
