Bradley Cooper and Will Arnett in Is This Thing On, based on the life of comedian John Bishop - Jason McDonald/Searchlight Pictures Will Arnett is that man. He plays Alex Novak, the fictionalised ...

Will Arnett plays the lead in Is This Thing On?, a role which was based on John Bishop [Getty Images] Comedian John Bishop has said seeing a film based on his life-changing first stand-up gig has been ...

One of the most surprising films at the London Film Festival 2025 is surely Is This Thing On?, a comedy-drama loosely based on the rise of the British comedian John Bishop. The Liverpudlian is now one ...

British comedian John Bishop became the inspiration for the new film Is This Thing On, directed by Bradley Cooper, after sharing his life story with a film producer at a nightclub in London. Film ...

J ohn Bishop has reflected on playing Liverpool's M&S Bank Arena as part of his ongoing tour, 25 Years of Comedy with John ...