Hollywood icon Dick Van Dyke wants to guest star in season 2 of A Man on the Inside on Netflix as he nears his 100th birthday, he says. The comedy series stars Ted Danson as a retired professor working undercover in a retirement home. At 99, Van Dyke admires the show and its star. In other words, closing in on a century hasn't slowed him down
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Van Dyke shared his enthusiasm at the Dick & Arlene Van Dyke Present Vandy Camp event earlier in April. "I'm a big fan of Ted's," he told PEOPLE. He called the show "good," and his wife, Arlene Silver, said they're close friends with Danson, 77. The couple added that they have thoroughly enjoyed watching A Man on the Inside. The series mixes humor with thoughtful themes about aging.
Netflix recently added Danson's wife, Mary Steenburgen, to season 2. The 72-year-old will play a former musician tied to Danson's character's case. Van Dyke's potential role would, no doubt, boost the show's star-studded cast.
Passion for Acting Persists
Van Dyke's eagerness reflects his love for acting. "I love what I do," he said. He's ready to work despite his age. Travel, however, is tough. "I'm too old to travel," he admitted. Silver added, "If they come to our house, he'll work." Danson shares this drive. and tells PEOPLE the show explores aging and memory loss with care and joy.
The series' themes resonate with both stars. "Life doesn't end until it ends," Danson, 76, said. He values the show's honest yet lighthearted take. A Man on the Inside streams now on Netflix. Season 2 is in production.
Van Dyke also dreams of EGOT status before turning 100 on December 13, 2025. "Oh, yeah!" he said about an honorary Oscar. He recalled his friend Stan Laurel's Oscar win. "Not posthumously," he quipped. His ambition underscores a legendary career.
Van Dyke's possible appearance in A Man on the Inside would bring his charm to a series rich with talent. Fans await the chance to see two icons share the screen.
