'The Shrink Next Door': 5 things you didn't know about Will Ferrell

Meet Will Ferrell and the star-studded cast of 'The Shrink Next Door'
Will Ferrell in 'The Shrink Next Door' (Apple TV+)
Will Ferrell in 'The Shrink Next Door' (Apple TV+)

Doctor-patient privilege is the cornerstone of a relationship between a licensed medical professional and an individual. After all, you are trusting them with intimate details about yourself. Should this information reach the wrong hands, it can certainly put you and your health at risk. Apple TV+'s 'The Shrink Next Door' is based on true events, where a psychiatrist soon inserts himself in a patient's life leading to a manipulative and dysfunctional relationship between the two.

If you're looking for other Apple TV+ series to check out, you might want to consider 'See', 'Invasion', 'Swagger' and 'Mr Corman' and if 'The Shrink Next Door' interests you, then here's all about who's starring in it.

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Will Ferrell

John William Ferrell is an actor, comedian, producer, and writer. He was born on July 16, 1967 in Irvine, California, to Betty Kay, a teacher and Roy Lee Ferrell Jr. , who played saxophone and keyboards for the Righteous Brothers.

Growing up, Ferrell attended University High School, where he was on the school's varsity football team, played for the soccer team, and was the basketball team's captain. He was also a part of the student council.

During his time on 'SNL', which he joined in 1995, Ferrell's impressions were extremely popular. On the show, he imitated US President George W. Bush, Chicago Cubs announcer Harry Caray, singer Robert Goulet, singer Neil Diamond, Massachusetts Senator Ted Kennedy, United States Attorney General Janet Reno, convicted Unabomber Ted Kaczynski, game show host Alex Trebek, US Vice President Al Gore, Iraqi President Saddam Hussein, and Cuban President Fidel Castro. among others.

Ferrell has been nominated for an Emmy Award for his work on 'Saturday Night Live' and three Golden Globe Award nominations for his role in 'The Producers' and 'Stranger than Fiction' and for producing 'Vice'.

Some of his works include 'The Other Guys', 'The Campaign', 'Get Hard', 'Holmes & Watson', 'Curious George' and 'Megamind'.

Will Ferrell attends "The Shrink Next Door" New York Premiere at The Morgan Library (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

Paul Rudd

Paul Stephen Rudd is an actor, screenwriter and producer. He was born on April 6, 1969 in Passaic, New Jersey, to Michael Rudd, a historical tour guide and former vice-president of TWA and Gloria Irene Granville, a sales manager at the television station KCMO-TV in Kansas City, Missouri.

He attended Broadmoor Junior High and graduated from Shawnee Mission West High School. He majored in theater at the University of Kansas and later studied at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. He also attended the British American Drama Academy. Some of his works include 'Ghostbusters: Afterlife', 'What If...?', 'The Simpsons', 'At Home with Amy Sedaris', 'Home Movie: The Princess Bride', 'Conan', 'Living with Yourself', 'Avengers: Endgame' and 'Ant-Man and the Wasp'. 

Paul Rudd attends "The Shrink Next Door" New York Premiere at The Morgan Library (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

Kathryn Hahn

Kathryn Marie Hahn is an actress and comedian. On July 23, 1973, she was born in Westchester, Illinois, to Karen and Bill Hahn. She attended St. Ann's Catholic school in Cleveland Heights and Beaumont School.

She obtained a BA in theater from Northwestern University and a MFA in drama from Yale University. Hahn's works include 'Central Park', 'WandaVision', 'I Know This Much Is True', 'Bob's Burgers', 'Mrs. Fletcher' and 'Transparent'.

Kathryn Hahn attends "The Shrink Next Door" New York Premiere at The Morgan Library on October 28, 2021 in New York City.(Photo by Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images)

Casey Wilson

Cathryn Rose "Casey" Wilson is an actress, comedian, and screenwriter. She was born on October 24, 1980, and raised in Alexandria, Virginia. She graduated from T. C. Williams High School and later studied theater at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts and at the Stella Adler Studio of Acting. She graduated in 2002 and received the NYU's 'Excellence in Acting' award.

Her works include 'Black Monday', 'American Dad!', 'Archibald's Next Big Thing Is Here', 'Solar Opposites', 'Long Weekend', 'Delilah' and 'Happy Endings'. 

Casey Wilson attends "The Shrink Next Door" New York Premiere at The Morgan Library (Photo by Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images)

'The Shrink Next Door' premieres on November 12, 2021, on Apple TV+. 

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