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Arnett and Cooper’s ‘Is This Thing On?’ Opens Friday

Early coverage highlights a collaborative shoot with improvisation under Cooper’s direction.

Overview

  • Will Arnett and Bradley Cooper co-wrote and co-star in the film, which Cooper directed.
  • Laura Dern plays Tess opposite Arnett’s Alex, a divorced pair working through co-parenting and separation.
  • The plot centers on Alex discovering stand-up comedy after the split, shifting how he relates to Tess.
  • Arnett described on-set flexibility, including Cooper asking Andra Day to perform “Amazing Grace” on short notice.
  • An early review praises the film’s emotional maturity and balanced accountability, with the release set for Dec. 19.