Rachel Stubington Talks Summer’s Growth and Behind the Scenes of Shrinking
24 February 2026

Rachel Stubington Talks Summer’s Growth and Behind the Scenes of Shrinking

Pop Culture Unplugged w/ Elias

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Rachel Stubington joins Pop Culture Unplugged to talk about playing Summer on the hit Apple TV+ series Shrinking. From landing the role through a simple self-tape audition to becoming a fan-favorite character, Rachel shares how Summer evolved across the seasons and what makes the show so special.


She opens up about working alongside industry legends like Harrison Ford, learning from creator Bill Lawrence, and why Summer might be more emotionally intelligent than viewers first realize. Plus, Rachel discusses her background in sketch comedy and her own writing/directing projects outside the series.


Episode Highlights:


    How a small audition turned into a multi-season role




    The improv moments that helped define Summer




    What fans misunderstand about Summer’s personality




    Behind-the-scenes lessons from working with an all-star cast




Listen now for exclusive behind-the-scenes stories, character insights, and a deeper look at one of TV’s most heartfelt comedies.


 




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