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Hannah Roberts

Bradley Cooper on how his new film was ‘directly’ influenced by British humour

Bradley Cooper, Laura Dern and Will Arnett at the screening of Is This Thing On? (Jonathan Brady/PA) - (PA Wire)

Hollywood actor Bradley Cooper has said his new film about a man who seeks purpose in the New York comedy scene was “directly” influenced by British humour.

Is This Thing On?, which is part-based on the life of British comedian John Bishop, was directed by the US star, 50, who is also known for directing and acting in Oscar-nominated movies Maestro (2023) and A Star Is Born (2018).

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