Overview

• Film at Lincoln Center confirmed that Is This Thing On? will world premiere on October 10 at Alice Tully Hall as the Closing Night selection of the 63rd NYFF.
• The dramedy marks Cooper’s third directorial effort, with his previous films including A Star Is Born, Maestro.
• Will Arnett, Laura Dern portray a couple whose separation triggers Arnett’s character to pivot into stand-up comedy in Manhattan’s West Village.
• The supporting ensemble features Andra Day, Christine Ebersole, Ciarán Hinds, Sean Hayes, Peyton Manning, Amy Sedaris plus New York stand-ups Chloe Radcliffe, Reggie Conquest, Jordan Jensen.
• The 63rd New York Film Festival runs September 26 through October 13 with passes now on sale.