I think I just touched on those topics because they're sometimes topics I think about. And, it was easy to think of a joke. It was just kind of shedding some goofy light on these topics.
Will Arnett stars as a middle-aged man who starts performing standup comedy to process his divorce. Arnett came up with the idea after meeting British comedian John Bishop at a party and hearing his real-life divorce story, per Vanity Fair. He then took the idea to his longtime friend Cooper (they met through Cooper's Wet Hot American Summer co-star and Arnett's ex-wife Amy Poehler), while he was in production on , and Cooper agreed to co-write and direct the film.
Dusty Slay's authentic storytelling, rooted in his working-class upbringing, distinguishes him in the comedy scene, showcasing life experiences from Opelika, Alabama.