Bradley Cooper Reveals ‘Upper Hand’ He & Will Arnett Had on Is This Thing On? | Exclusive

ComingSoon is excited to debut an exclusive Is This Thing On? clip featuring director Bradley Cooper and star Will Arnett discussing the drama. The duo discusses working together and the state of Arnett’s character’s marriage in the film. Searchlight Pictures‘ film will be available to rent or own on digital platforms starting on February 10, 2026, and will then be followed by its 4K, Blu-ray, and DVD release on March 17.

In the behind-the-scenes clip, Cooper explains what was special about his working relationship with Arnett.

“Whenever you work with an actor as a director, you want to make them feel safe. That’s the first primary goal because if they’re safe, they feel free, and then they can show their soul, and then anything can happen, and you’re gonna hopefully capture magic,” explained Cooper. “We had such an upper hand, Will and I, because that safety was built-in in every cell of both our bodies.”

Check out the is This Thing On? clip below:

What bonus features come with Is This Thing On?

Listed below is the bonus feature included in its home video release:

• Mic Drop: Making Is This Thing On? – Go behind the scenes as filmmakers and cast open up about the inspirations behind this story of love, loss, and starting again. Get a glimpse into working with a remarkable ensemble and hear about how the team developed their comedy sets.

“As their marriage quietly unravels, Alex faces middle age and an impending divorce, seeking new purpose in the New York comedy scene, while Tess confronts the sacrifices she made for their family – forcing them to navigate co-parenting, identity, and whether love can take a new form,” reads the official synopsis.

Cooper directed the movie from a screenplay co-written by Arnett, Cooper, and Mark Chappell, based on a story by Arnett, Chappell, and John Bishop, whose life inspired the character of Alex. It was produced by Cooper, Arnett, Weston Middleton, and Kris Thykier. The creative team consisted of cinematographer Matthew Libatique, editor Charlie Greene, production designer Kevin Thompson, and composer James Newberry.

Source: Comingsoon.net