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How John Bishop became the inspiration behind Bradley Cooper’s new film Is This Thing On?

How comedian John Bishop inspired the film Is This Thing On?
  • British comedian John Bishop's life story has inspired a new film titled "Is This Thing On".
  • The film is set to be directed by Bradley Cooper.
  • Bishop shared his personal journey with film producer Kris Thykier at a London nightclub in 2016.
  • Thykier, who worked on "Operation Mincemeat", was intrigued by Bishop's account of how he entered comedy.
  • The producer believed Bishop's story had universal appeal, making it suitable for a film.
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