Rachel Stubington Talks Summer’s Growth and Behind the Scenes of Shrinking
Pop Culture Unplugged w/ EliasFebruary 24, 202600:15:5921.97 MB

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

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.