The Romesh Ranganathan Show Will Arnett: Why People LOVE Bojack Horseman & Pretending To Be A Comedian
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Jan 26, 2026 
Will Arnett, Emmy-nominated Canadian actor and comedian known for Arrested Development and voicing BoJack Horseman, chats about making the film Is This Thing On? He describes training at the Comedy Cellar to pass as a stand-up. They dive into BoJack, social media culture, fatherhood, football fandom and a spicy take on tattoos.
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Meeting Jurgen Klopp Changed The Mood
- Will Arnett described meeting Jürgen Klopp pitch-side at Anfield and getting a supportive text from him during filming.
- The unexpected interaction and Klopp's encouragement gave Will a real emotional boost during production.
How John Bishop Sparked The Film
- Will Arnett recounts first hearing John Bishop's stand-up origin story on a canal boat in Amsterdam and being moved by it.
- That story inspired Will to write the film and capture how stand-up can be therapeutic and transformative.
Performing At The Comedy Cellar For Research
- Will immersed himself in stand-up, performing as 'Alex Novak' at the Comedy Cellar during prep for the film.
- He described silent, surreal nights and big names like Bill Burr watching him perform.
