Bradley Cooper's Directorial Triumph: Is This Thing On Premieres with Star-Studded Cast and Rave Reviews cover art

Bradley Cooper's Directorial Triumph: Is This Thing On Premieres with Star-Studded Cast and Rave Reviews

Bradley Cooper's Directorial Triumph: Is This Thing On Premieres with Star-Studded Cast and Rave Reviews

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Bradley Cooper dominated Hollywood headlines this week with the Los Angeles premiere of his directorial triumph Is This Thing On on Thursday December 18 at Vidis in L.A. According to Just Jared he stepped out as director star and co-writer alongside a star-studded cast including Will Arnett Laura Dern Andra Day and Calvin Knegsten while supporters like Kristen Wiig Sia Bob Odenkirk and others turned up to cheer. This marks Coopers third feature behind the camera a poignant dramedy about a divorcing dad played by Arnett who stumbles into stand-up comedy inspired by real-life British comic John Bishop as detailed in Good Morning America and SHOOTonline reviews.

The buzz peaked Friday with Cooper and Arnett chatting on GMA with George Stephanopoulos per ABC News where Cooper gushed over harnessing Arnetts talent for raw stand-up scenes shot at New Yorks iconic Comedy Cellar. Arnett and Dern also plugged the films truthful comedy in a JoBlo interview emphasizing marital woes turned punchlines. Critics raved: TIME called it the kind of adult movie Hollywood forgot with Cooper shining in a supporting role as the bumbling friend Balls while Public Radio East praised its sneaky emotional punch.

No fresh business deals surfaced but an older D Magazine nod recalled Cooper boosting Dallas flip-flop brand Hari Mari via a sighting spiking sales. Social media lit up with premiere red carpet snaps and film clips though nothing major beyond promo. Unconfirmed whispers tie this to Coopers growing rep for intimate grown-up tales post-Maestro potentially cementing his directing legacy. All verified no wild speculation here just Coopers hot streak stealing the spotlight.

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