Bradley Cooper ‘s dramatic comedy “ Is This Thing On ?” will host its world premiere at the New York Film Festival. It will be the festival’s closing night film on Oct. 10 at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall.

Described as 'a pivot' from Cooper's previous directing efforts 'A Star is Born' and 'Maestro,' the new film stars Will Arnett and Laura Dern

Bradley Cooper has made a movie about pop stardom and a movie about classical music. Which art form is he turning toward next? Stand-up comedy. Is This Thing On?, his next movie, will close the New York Film Festival,