‘New Girl was so scary I had to stop smoking pot’: Jake Johnson on perseverance, pickleball and Prince
Actor Jake Johnson discusses his past experiences and a new sports comedy centered on the rise of pickleball.
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The brief
Jake Johnson is promoting the sports comedy film 'The Dink', which features Johnson and Mary Steenburgen. In an interview with The Guardian, Johnson spoke about perseverance and Prince, and noted that the experience of working on 'New Girl' led him to stop smoking pot.
Coverage from The Hollywood Reporter, Yahoo, The Guardian, and The Daily Beast emphasizes the film's focus on pickleball. Reviews describe the movie as a sports comedy and a suitable choice for home viewing.
Attention remains on the critical reception of 'The Dink' and further details regarding Johnson's reflections on his career and personal history.
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Quick answers
What is 'The Dink'?
It is a sports comedy movie starring Jake Johnson and Mary Steenburgen that focuses on pickleball.
Why did Jake Johnson stop smoking pot?
According to an interview with The Guardian, he stated that 'New Girl' was so scary that he had to stop smoking pot.
Which outlets have reviewed the film?
The Guardian, The Daily Beast, Yahoo, and The Hollywood Reporter have provided coverage or reviews.
Coverage (10)
- Apple TV’s new comedy from Ben Stiller is almost here, and reviews are in 9to5Mac · 9h ago
- ‘The Dink’ Review: Jake Johnson Discovers the Joys of Pickleball in a Sweet Apple TV Comedy IndieWire · 9h ago
- How Real Is the Pickleball in ‘The Dink’? A Pickleball Pro Takes on the Cast The Hollywood Reporter · 9h ago
- Film Review Dayton Daily News · 9h ago
- ‘The Dink’ serves up amusing summer fun The Seattle Times · 9h ago
- ‘The Dink’ Is the Perfect Movie to Watch on Your Couch The Daily Beast · 9h ago
- The Dink review The Guardian · 9h ago
- Movie Review: Pickleball is the star of the sports comedy ‘The Dink’ Yahoo · 9h ago
- 'The Dink' Review: Jake Johnson, Mary Steenburgen in Pickleball Comedy The Hollywood Reporter · 9h ago
- ‘New Girl was so scary I had to stop smoking pot’: Jake Johnson on perseverance, pickleball and Prince The Guardian · 9h ago
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