Shrinking’s Jason Segel to star in yet another Apple TV project

Original story by: 9to5Mac Last updated: Oct 22, 2025

Context: Apple has acquired the global rights to "Sponsor," a psychological thriller. The film reunites the creative team behind Apple's series "Shrinking," with Jason Segel starring and James Ponsoldt directing.
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Detailed Summary:
- The film "Sponsor" is a psychological thriller that Apple has secured global rights for.
- It stars Jason Segel, known for "Freaks and Geeks" and "Forgetting Sarah Marshall," and is directed by James Ponsoldt.
- Segel and Ponsoldt previously collaborated on Apple's series "Shrinking," where Segel stars as Jimmy Laird and Ponsoldt directed multiple episodes and serves as executive producer.
- The plot of "Sponsor" follows Peter (Segel), who faces consequences after a driving incident. He is compelled to attend a recovery program and seeks a sponsor.
- He finds a charismatic and enigmatic sponsor named Jerry, whom he believes is the solution to his problems.
- Apple has not yet announced a release date for "Sponsor," indicating it is in the early stages of production.
- In other news for fans of the creative team, the series "Shrinking" has been renewed for a third season, set to premiere on January 28, 2026.