Will Arnett admits doing stand-up for new role was 'very scary'

Will Arnett admits doing stand-up for new role was 'very scary'

Actor Will Arnett has revealed how "scary" it was doing live stand-up comedy as he prepared to play a novice comedian in Bradley Cooper's new movie "Is This Thing On?".

What happened when Will Arnett performed at real comedy clubs for Is This Thing On?

Will Arnett revealed to The Independent there was "terrifying silence" and "awkward" moments when he performed stand-up on stage at comedy clubs to prepare for his role in Is This Thing On?, Bradley Cooper's latest directorial project. Arnett plays the character of Alex Novak, who discovers purpose in the New York comedy scene while facing an impending divorce at home. The actor spent six weeks doing stand up routines at real comedy clubs in pre…

Is This Thing On? Review — Bradley Cooper Uses Stand-Up Comedy To Turn a Midlife Crisis into Catharsis

As a massive fan of Bradley Cooper’s filmmaking career — having absolutely loved both A Star Is Born and Maestro, movies that deservedly conquered both audiences and critics — I confess I was unsettled by the lack of enthusiasm surrounding his latest project, Is This Thing On?. It felt like the general expectation, or lack thereof, was quite moderate, leading many to even overlook its premiere. This environment of contained hype ended up shaping…