S2E43: Will Arnett on Stand-Up Comedy, ‘Is This Thing On?,’ and Career Reflections

On this episode of the Awards Tour podcast, Rotten Tomatoes Awards Editor Jacqueline Coley sits down with Emmy-nominated actor, writer, and producer Will Arnett to talk about his latest film, ‘Is This Thing On?’In the film, Arnett stars as Alex Novak, a devoted family man navigating divorce who unexpectedly finds therapy through stand-up comedy. In their conversation, Arnett opens up about being directed by Bradley Cooper, how intimidating it was to perform stand-up for the role, and emotionally preparing for the film’s most vulnerable moments alongside Laura Dern.This episode also looks back on Arnett’s iconic career, from voicing the endlessly quotable ‘BoJack Horseman,’ to chasing Will Ferrell on the ice in ‘Blades of Glory,’ to a surreal Oscars memory involving Marion Cotillard while dressed in a Batman costume.Check out ‘Is This Thing On?’ in theaters now, and we’ll see you on the next stop on the awards tour.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.