Andra Day Joins Bradley Cooper’s ‘Is This Thing On?’ (EXCLUSIVE)
variety.comAngelique Jackson Oscar nominee Andra Day has joined the cast of Bradley Cooper’s next film “Is This Thing On?” Cooper, a nine-time Oscar nominee himself, is directing the Searchlight movie, which also stars Will Arnett, Sean Hayes and Laura Dern.
Cooper will play a supporting role. Written by Arnett and Mark Chappell, “Is This Thing On?” follows Alex (Arnett), a man facing middle age and an impending divorce, and Tess (Dern). “As their marriage quietly unravels,” the official longline explains, “Alex seeks new purpose in the New York comedy scene while Tess confronts the sacrifices she made for their family — forcing them to navigate co-parenting, identity, and whether love can take a new form.” Best known for her soulful singing, Day made her acting debut in Lee Daniels’ 2021 biopic “The United States vs.
Billie Holiday,” in which she played the title role. The performance earned her a Golden Globe for best drama actress and a Grammy for best soundtrack, as well as a best actress Oscar nomination.
Her other screen credits include lead roles in the 2024 films “Exhibiting Forgiveness,” from artist Titus Kaphar, and “The Deliverance,” reuniting with Daniels.
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