We’ve seen him voice the gravel-throated masked avenger of Lego Gotham, and observed as he grappled with existential dread as a washed-up sitcom star turned unlikely animator. Now, Will Arnett is taking another leap in his career, and this time he’s trying his hand at stand-up comedy – at least in the fictional world of Bradley Cooper’s newest venture, ‘Is This Thing On?’. The trailer has just dropped, and as vast throngs of Arnett fans, we couldn’t wait another minute to jump in and discuss it with you all.
At just over two minutes long, the trailer for ‘Is This Thing On?’ seems to have it all. Immediately, you’ll notice the transformation undergone by Will Arnett, who brings his trademark blend of dry wit and self-deprecating humor to the new genre. Not to mention, he’s brilliantly surrounded by a star-studded cast that only befits a narrative helmed by Bradley Cooper, known for his directorial debut with ‘A Star is Born’.
What hits you first in the trailer is the comic energy radiating from Arnett himself. Dressed in the quintessential stand-up attire of a blazer and jeans, Arnett takes on the role of a man stuck in a loop of failed auditions, hoping his stand-up comedy career takes off. But that’s not all – we’re also given a glimpse into his comedic journey involving montages of open-mic nights, writing sessions, and the desperate search for that one big break.
And if Bradley Cooper’s involvement didn’t catch your attention, the line-up of comedic guest stars appearing throughout the trailer will. But amidst the glitz and glamour of the comic world, the plot also seems to dig into the darker side of comedy – the struggle and heartbreak of living a life on stage.
If the trailer is anything to go by, ‘Is This Thing On?’ promises to be a roller coaster of wit, hilarity, and, just as importantly, raw emotional depth. It hints at a narrative defined as much by its comic punchlines as its poignant realism. We’re eager to see how Arnett’s comedic trials play out in the full release and we’re betting you are too.
So there you have it, a deep dive into the ‘Is This Thing On?’ trailer featuring the irrepressibly funny Will Arnett. We’re counting down the days until the premiere, and look forward to the laughs and lessons it promises to bring.
