How HIMYM's Cobie Smulders and Jason Segel Became Shrinking Love Interests

Cobie Smulders Play “It didn't feel weird.” Jason SiegelLove interest on Shrink – But she's curious to know what how i met your mother Fans will think.

“It will be interesting to see if people have opinions on that,” Smulders, 42, exclusively told Us Weekly about Her guest spot is on Wednesday, December 11, episode of the popular Apple TV+ show.

After sharing the screen with Segel, 44, for nine seasons of HIMYM, Smulders can see why it might be difficult for some members of the show. The most passionate fans To separate the past from the present when watching Shrink.

“People will know us — or at least know me — from Robin (Scherbatsky),” she explained. “This is the second season of Shrinking — and it's a great show. Now they're watching it and have probably turned Jason into Jimmy.

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However, Smulders and Siegel found that it was againstIt is very easy to play against each other In new roles.

“Jason and I grew up together. We've been together for nine years so we've shared memories and interests and spent a lot of life together. “So it wasn't strange to experience a different shade of different energy on camera. “I think it came naturally to us.”

Shrinkwhich premiered in 2023, Segel presents as a grieving therapist Who decides to become significantly more involved in his patients' lives as he grieves the death of his wife and learns how to raise children as a single father. The show also stars Jessica Williams, Luke Tenney, Michael Urie, Luketa Maxwell, Christa Miller, Harrison Ford and Ted McGinley.

During Wednesday's episode, Smulders appeared as Sophie, who meets Siegel's character when he is trying to find the perfect car to buy his daughter. Sofia and Jamie met after bonding over their marital problems – and They have a nice encounter at the end Left open.

“When the scene (is like that Shrink) Really good, there's no effort involved trying to make this work. There wasn't much change in the dialogue and it actually started, which is very nice. Then I found it very emotional because I talked to Jason and we had a good time. “But it was like, 'Oh my God, we're going to play together again,'” Smulders recalled. “I found these two characters to be just these beautiful lost people who are just trying to get through this problem. They were written with such honesty.”

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Smulders went to call Sophie and Jimmy “Beautiful” connection Adding, “I feel like the show shows such amazing humanity on screen. I was just able to fall into the rhythm of the show and bring another shade to the show. It's very difficult to guest star, so I was very grateful to have Jason as my scene partner. But it's very difficult to be a guest and fall into something and continue the story as accurately and beautifully as possible. I'm glad I was able to do this with Jason by my side.

Their time as well how i met your mother, Smulders explained that this smoothly paved the way for the former stars Pick up where they left off.

“The energy for both of us is always: ‘I will work with you anytime.’ Working with Jason is just an absolute pleasure and a lot of joy. I was thrilled. “I know that for Jason and I, we always want to work with you on anything,” she continued. , before teasing a potential return for season 3. “I'd love to (return).” I don't know what their plan is for season 3 but I would be very happy to hang out with these actors again — especially Jason.

Smulders is the only star of how i met your mother To appear on Shrink – Until now. (how i met your mother Shine too Josh Radnor, Neil Patrick Harris, Alyson Hannigan and Cristin Milioti.)

“One out of four? I feel very honored when I'm asked to come in and play. “It makes me feel good,” she shared with us. “I like working with (everyone) at the same time individually. We live in this era of reboots and it's a really interesting nostalgic moment. There are no conversations happening about anything like that. But of course I would love to work with all of them again in any capacity.

Earlier this year marked the 10th anniversary of HIMYM's first airing, but the show continues to find new fans thanks to streaming services like Netflix and Hulu. Smulders has been incredibly grateful for the support of people who have connected with — or reconnected with — the show.

“We've been very fortunate to do this for nine years and tell the story our creators always wanted. Because A.JWe've seen who How I met your father-Sometimes offers disappear. And you're like, “Okay, who was the father?” So I'm actually grateful that we chose the end date. She pointed out that I am now very shocked and I really feel like I am part of something special. “I'm also always interested because in the first two seasons there were no cell phones. And this is a show about finding love. So I wondered: Is there some kind of connection to the comfort that we find by not having dating apps?”

Smulders found herself fascinated How old is the experience?.

“It's an old-fashioned way of dating, and I'm fascinated by what fans think when they come up to me and talk to me about it. But it's heartwarming and I love it. It's so amazing that we can impact anyone with what we do. Because you think you're just throwing it out there, and when it comes “You have people telling you honestly about the impact you've had, I find it very moving.” we. “I'm so grateful that I've impacted anyone positively through our art and through what we create. It took a whole team of people. But it's great to be a part of it — and I'm really a small part of it. It's a great feeling that it's still out there making people They feel good.

New episodes of Shrink Premieres on Apple TV+ every Wednesday.