Jake Johnson: Kissing Mary Steenburgen a Highlight

Jake Johnson stars opposite Mary Steenburgen in the new Apple TV+ comedy film, 'The Dink.' Johnson, 48, shared that sharing a kiss with Steenburgen, 73, was a "professional highlight." He likened kissing scenes to drinking non-alcoholic beer, emphasizing that while it lacks the real thing, kissing Steenburgen was a notable experience, particularly as he admired her since watching her in 'Parenthood.'

Directed by Josh Greenbaum, 'The Dink' features Johnson as Dusty Boyd, a former tennis prodigy who initially dislikes pickleball but eventually embraces the sport. Steenburgen plays Candace, who guides Boyd into this new world. Johnson confirmed that Mary Steenburgen's husband, Ted Danson, visited the set "a couple of times," though not specifically during their kissing scene.

Johnson also touched upon his unexpected sex symbol status stemming from his 'New Girl' character, Nick Miller. He finds it "trippy" given the character's slow-burn popularity. Looking ahead, Johnson has a packed schedule with 'The Dink,' the Apple TV series 'Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed,' his NBC comedy 'Sunset P.I.,' and an upcoming 'New Girl' costar reunion.