Christa Miller on working with Harrison Ford on "Shrinking."

Actress Christa Miller joins Conan O'Brien to share a specific, humorous challenge from her work on the Apple TV+ series, "Shrinking," particularly while filming alongside co-star Harrison Ford. The episode zeroes in on a single anecdote detailing the magnetic, almost distracting, power of acting opposite a legendary performer.

Miller recounts a particularly emotional, five-minute park bench scene with Harrison Ford. She explains that Ford is so compelling to work with that "you can just look at him and you're going to be great. You're going to be better than you are really." During rehearsal, Miller found herself so captivated by Ford's presence that she maintained intense eye contact throughout the entire scene, believing her performance was exceptionally profound.

Her self-assessment was quickly countered by "Shrinking" co-creator Bill Lawrence, who asked, "Christa, like, yeah he goes did you forget how to act?" Lawrence pointed out that staring into Ford's eyes for the full five minutes was unrealistic for the character. Harrison Ford, in a moment of playful defense, chimed in, "Of course, she's looked at me. Look, our hands slam."

Miller realized her initial instinct to be fully present with Ford needed to be tempered by the practicalities of a character's natural reactions, especially since Ford "changes his performance imperceptibly." This specific exchange highlights the unique demands of performing alongside actors with such a powerful, nuanced screen presence.

Listeners will walk away with an insider's appreciation for the subtle art of acting, understanding that even seasoned performers like Miller must consciously adapt their technique when sharing a scene with an actor of Harrison Ford's caliber, balancing raw reaction with intentional performance choices.