Bradley Cooper and long-time friend, Will Arnett will be working on Searchlight pics new movie, ‘Is This Thing On?’. Bradley Cooper is also said to direct the movie while Will Arnett has written the script along with Mark Chappell.
The movie is in early development and has only been further delayed due to the ongoing WGA strike as per Deadline. Details about the movie have been kept pretty secretive so far.
Bradley Cooper
Bradley Cooper is a highly recognizable face in Hollywood, and it’s not just his extremely good looks but also his stunning acting performances and on-screen charisma. Born on January 5, 1975, Cooper began working in television shows before joining movies.
Cooper has starred in shows such as ‘Alias’ and ‘Kitchen Confidential’ but it was his iconic role in the 2009 comedy film, ‘Hangover’ that shot him to stardom worldwide. His character Phil Wenneck became extremely popular in the movie franchise.
After his success, Bradley also made appearances in other movies such as ‘Silver Linings Playbook’ (2012) for which he received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. Cooper also starred in ‘American Sniper’ (2014).
Bradley Cooper’s directorial debut ‘A Star Is Born’ (2018) which also starred Lady Gaga was a huge success. Bradley Cooper received awards for the movie which showcased his directorial vision. Throughout the movie, Bradley worked both on-camera as well as off-camera.
Currently, he is working on the Netflix drama, ‘Maestro’ which is a follow-up to ‘A Star Is Born’. His most recent work involves voicing the role of Rocket Racoon in Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.3. Throughout his career, Bradley Cooper has received nine Academy Award nominations.
Will Arnett
Born on May 4, 1970, Will Arnett is a popular Canadian-American actor who is memorable for his comedic roles in movies. He has worked in both films as well as television shows. He made his debut in the television series ‘Arrested Development’.
Fans will remember him for being the voice of Lego Batman in ‘The Lego Movie’. His acting skills go beyond comedic roles, as he has showcased his ability to portray much more complex characters. His role as the protagonist in the Netflix series ‘Bojack Horseman’ was noteworthy.
Will has been nominated for Emmy seven times in his career. His most recent work includes a documentary of his podcast ‘SmartLess’ titled ‘SmartLess: On the Road’. Arnett will also be producing the upcoming Peacock series, ‘Twisted Metal’.
Mark Chappel and Will Arnett who are working on this movie have also previously worked together on the Netflix comedy-drama, ‘Flaked’.