
Bradley Cooper's New Venture, "Is This Thing On?", Completes Production
- Apr 20, 2025
Bradley Cooper's latest project under Searchlight Pictures, "Is This Thing On?", featuring Will Arnett, Laura Dern, Andra Day, Sean Hayes, and Cooper himself, has concluded production. New additions to the cast include well-known figures such as Amy Sedaris, Chloe Radcliffe, Scott Icenogle, Jordan Jensen, NFL legend Peyton Manning, and Reggie Conquest. The ensemble is further enhanced by performances from James Tom, Gabe Fazio, Christine Ebersole, Ciarán Hinds, Blake Kane, Calvin Knegten, Derek Gaines, and Matt Richards.
As well as occupying the director's seat, Cooper co-wrote the script with Arnett and Mark Chappell, and is also a producer alongside Weston Middleton under their entity, Lea Pictures. Other significant team members include Kevin Thompson (production designer), Matthew Libatique (director of photography), Gali Noy (costume designer), Charlie Greene (editor), Lori McCoy-Bell (hair department head), Nicki Ledermann (makeup department head), and James Newberry (composer).

The project is overseen by Pete Spencer (Director of Development and Production) and Cornelia Burleigh (Creative Executive) for Searchlight Pictures. The film boasts of a line-up of talented individuals from the entertainment industry, including Amy Sedaris, known for her roles in "BoJack Horseman," "The Mandalorian," among others, and Chloe Radcliffe, a noted standup comedian, actor, and writer.
Scott Icenogle is a two-time ASCAP award-winning composer and music producer. Jordan Jensen is making her acting debut in this film. Peyton Manning, a former NFL quarterback and Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee, is also part of the cast. The film also features Reggie Conquest, a recognized stand-up comic, actor, and writer based in New York City.
