VOD News | On 13, Oct 2021

“What brings you here?” “I don’t know. Phyllis made me come.” That’s the sound of Will Ferrell heading to see The Shrink Next Door in Apple TV+’s new comedy series.

The eight-episode series, inspired by true events, details the bizarre relationship between psychiatrist to the stars Dr. Isaac “Ike” Herschkopf (played by Paul Rudd) and his longtime patient Martin “Marty” Markowitz (played by Ferrell). Over the course of their relationship, the all-too-charming Ike slowly inserts himself into Marty’s life, even moving into Marty’s Hamptons home and persuading Marty to name him president of the family business. The series explores how a seemingly normal doctor-patient dynamic morphs into an exploitative relationship filled with manipulation, power grabs, and dysfunction at its finest. The series also stars Kathryn Hahn as Phyllis, Marty’s younger sister, and Casey Wilson as Bonnie, the wife of Dr. Herschkopf.

Directed by Michael Showalter and Jesse Peretz, and based on the script by Georgia Pritchett, the series premieres on 12th November, with the first three episodes landing at once and new episodes then arriving weekly on Fridays.

Here’s the new video:

 

Trailer: Will Ferrell and Paul Rudd visit The Shrink Next Door this November

18th June 2021

Will Ferrell and Paul Rudd are heading to Apple TV+ this November for new comedy The Shrink Next Door – and a new teaser trailer gives us a first look at the series.

The eight-episode series, inspired by true events, details the bizarre relationship between psychiatrist to the stars Dr. Isaac “Ike” Herschkopf (played by Rudd) and his longtime patient Martin “Marty” Markowitz (played by Ferrell). Over the course of their relationship, the all-too-charming Ike slowly inserts himself into Marty’s life, even moving into Marty’s Hamptons home and persuading Marty to name him president of the family business. The series explores how a seemingly normal doctor-patient dynamic morphs into an exploitative relationship filled with manipulation, power grabs, and dysfunction at its finest. The series also stars Kathryn Hahn as Phyllis, Marty’s younger sister, and Casey Wilson as Bonnie, the wife of Dr. Herschkopf.

Directed by Michael Showalter and Jesse Peretz, and based on the script by Georgia Pritchett, The Shrink Next Door hails from Civic Center Media in association with MRC Television. In addition to starring, Ferrell and Rudd also serve as executive producers on the project. Ferrell, Jessica Elbaum and Brittney Segal will executive produce for Gloria Sanchez Productions. Pritchett executive produces in addition to writing, and director Michael Showalter executive produces alongside Jordana Mollick on behalf of Semi-Formal Productions.

The series will premiere on Friday 12th November, with the first three episodes landing at once and new episodes then arriving weekly on Fridays.

Here’s the trailer:

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The Shrink Next Door: Kathryn Hahn joins Apple TV+ series

11th November 2020

Kathryn Hahn has joined the cast of new Apple TV+ series The Shrink Next Door.

The series, hailing from Civic Center Media in association with MRC Television, is based on the No. 1 new podcast of 2019 by Wondery and Bloomberg Media. Directed by Michael Showalter (The Big Sick) and written by Georgia Pritchett (Succession, Veep), The Shrink Next Door is a dark comedy inspired by true events that detail the bizarre relationship between psychiatrist to the stars Dr. Isaac “Ike” Herschkopf and his longtime patient Martin “Marty” Markowitz.

Over the course of their relationship, the all-too-charming Ike slowly takes over Marty’s life, even moving into Marty’s Hamptons home and taking over his family business. The series explores how a seemingly normal doctor-patient dynamic morphs into an unprecedentedly exploitative relationship filled with manipulation, power grabs and dysfunction at its finest.

Paul Rudd will star as Ike and Will Ferrell will co-star as Marty, reuniting for the first time since Anchorman 2. Both actors are also exec-producing.

Now, they’ve got company on screen, with Hahn set to play Marty’s sister, Phyllis. Hahn is no stranger to streaming, having starred in Amazon’s Transparent and I Love Dick, as well as Netflix’s Private Life and Apple TV+ comedy Central Park. She will be seen in Disney+ superhero series WandaVision.

 

The Shrink Next Door: Apple picks up comedy starring Will Ferrell and Paul Rudd

25th April 2020

Will Ferrell and Paul Rudd are the latest big names heading to Apple TV+, with new comedy The Shrink Next Door.

The series, hailing from Civic Center Media in association with MRC Television, is based on the No. 1 new podcast of 2019 by Wondery and Bloomberg Media. Directed by Michael Showalter (The Big Sick) and based on the script by Georgia Pritchett (Succession, Veep), The Shrink Next Door is a dark comedy inspired by true events that detail the bizarre relationship between psychiatrist to the stars Dr. Isaac “Ike” Herschkopf (Rudd) and his longtime patient Martin “Marty” Markowitz (Ferrell).

Over the course of their relationship, the all-too-charming Ike slowly takes over Marty’s life, even moving into Marty’s Hamptons home and taking over his family business. The series explores how a seemingly normal doctor-patient dynamic morphs into an unprecedentedly exploitative relationship filled with manipulation, power grabs and dysfunction at its finest.

The project will bring Will Ferrell and Paul Rudd on screen together for the first time since Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues.

The Shrink Next Door is produced by Civic Center Media in association with MRC Television, Gloria Sanchez Productions, Semi-Formal Productions, Wondery and Bloomberg Media. Will Ferrell, Jessica Elbaum and Brittney Segal will executive produce for Gloria Sanchez Productions. Rudd and Pritchett will also serve as executive producers. Showalter and Jordana Mollick will executive produce on behalf of Semi-Formal Productions. Marshall Lewy for Wondery and Jared Sandberg, Katie Boyce and Francesca Levy for Bloomberg Media will serve as executive producers, with the podcast’s host Joe Nocera as co-executive producer.

Apple TV+ has picked up the project in a competitive situation, ordering eight episodes.

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