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- calendar_today November 6, 2026
Bell and Shepard Consider Onscreen Reunion
Michigan natives Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard, who are married in real life, may be set for an onscreen reunion in a future season of the Netflix comedy series Nobody Wants This. The possibility emerged when creator Erin Foster discussed including Shepard in the show during an episode of his “Armchair Expert” podcast released on October 28, 2026. Foster indicated that show writers were developing a role for him that could become pivotal to the story. Before advancing the idea, Foster asked Shepard how many episodes he might appear in, acknowledging that discussions were still in the early stages and contingent on future seasons.
Shepard’s Reaction and Show’s Future
Shepard, whose background is in both acting and directing, mentioned he had joked about joining the cast after watching the third season. While Netflix has not officially renewed the series for a fourth season, discussions suggest significant interest from the creative team in expanding Shepard's involvement. As of now, Shepard's appearance remains unconfirmed, pending official word from Netflix on the show's renewal and casting decisions.
Success of ‘Nobody Wants This’
Nobody Wants This stars Kristen Bell as Joanne, a Los Angeles podcaster, and Adam Brody as Rabbi Noah. The show's third season debuted to strong numbers, amassing 6.2 million views in its first four days, setting a record for a returning Netflix comedy series in 2026. Since its debut in 2024, the series has accumulated over 120 million views and spent 11 weeks in Netflix's Top 10. The popularity of the show has established Bell further in the world of streaming comedies.
Casting Highlights and Guest Appearances
The series has featured several notable actors. In the third season, Leighton Meester, Adam Brody's real-life wife, appeared as Abby, Joanne's former middle school nemesis. Kristen Bell is well known for her roles in “Veronica Mars,” “The Good Place,” and “Forgetting Sarah Marshall.” Adam Brody rose to fame through “The O.C.,” and Leighton Meester is recognized for her portrayal of Blair Waldorf on “Gossip Girl.”
Bell and Shepard’s Professional and Michigan Ties
Bell and Shepard have previously starred together in three films: “When in Rome” (2010), “Hit and Run” (2012), and “CHiPS” (2017), with the latter two involving Shepard as writer and director. Both actors share Michigan roots—Bell is from Huntington Woods and attended Shrine Catholic High School in Royal Oak, while Shepard grew up in Milford and is a Walled Lake Central graduate. Their shared love for Michigan sports has been public; they met at a Detroit Red Wings game and have followed teams like the Red Wings and Lions over the years.
Current and Upcoming Projects
Looking ahead, Kristen Bell is set to reprise her role as Anna in Disney's “Frozen 3,” with a scheduled theatrical release on November 24, 2027. Dax Shepard recently appeared as himself in Apple TV+’s “Brothers,” which premiered in September, and will guest-star in the second season of “Bad Monkey,” set to debut on December 2, 2026. Shepard has stated that filming “Bad Monkey” with Vince Vaughn renewed his interest in acting after a six-year break.
Source: manisteenews.com.
