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Friendship Fuels Filmmaking: Cooper and Arnett's Creative Partnership Shines in 'Is This Thing On?'
17 Nov
Summary
- Bradley Cooper and Will Arnett's longtime friendship eased their collaboration on the film 'Is This Thing On?'
- The pair were able to be "really honest" with each other during the intense emotional process of making the film
- Arnett credits their rapport for the "all positive" experience of working together
In November 2025, veteran actors Bradley Cooper and Will Arnett are reflecting on how their longtime friendship translated to a positive working relationship on the set of their new film 'Is This Thing On?'. The comedy-drama, which Cooper directed and co-wrote with Arnett and Mark Chappell, marks the first time Arnett has acted in one of Cooper's projects.
Arnett credits the pair's decades-long bond for the smooth creative process, noting they were able to "really rely on each other and be really honest" throughout the emotionally charged production. Despite any potential differences of opinion, the friends "always seem to come to some kind of an agreement" and never end up on "opposing sides".
The two actors first met in New York City years ago and later lived in the same building when they were both starting out in their careers. This shared history and deep friendship allowed them to navigate the intense filmmaking experience with ease, resulting in an "all positive" collaboration according to Arnett.
