Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster Will Arnett
Jan 21, 2026
Will Arnett, the Emmy-nominated actor and voice of BoJack Horseman, graces the show with hilarious tales about his new film, Is This Thing On?, and his comedic journey. He shares anecdotes from his encounters with icons like Richard E. Grant and Jürgen Klopp. Will reveals his dream meal, including foie gras and a dry-aged ribeye, and cheekily critiques dining etiquette, especially around soggy fries. With humor at every turn, he ends on a high note discussing his favorite dessert—an extravagant flaming chocolate baked Alaska.
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How John Bishop Sparked A Film
- Will Arnett described meeting John Bishop on a canal boat and hearing Bishop's stand-up origin story that inspired the film Is This Thing On?.
- He and writer Mark Chappell developed the script and later brought Bradley Cooper on to elevate it into the final movie.
Meeting Sporting Idols
- Will described meeting idols like Toronto Maple Leafs' Wendell Clarke and Jürgen Klopp, illustrating how celebrity encounters can be profound.
- He recalled an emotional elevator meeting that felt like a 'mind blow'.
Serve Warm Bread And Butter
- Warm butter and warm bread before service; Will refuses cold, unbuttered bread.
- Ask restaurants to pre-butter or warm items to preserve texture and flavor.
