‘New Girl was so scary I had to stop smoking pot’: Jake Johnson on perseverance, pickleball and Prince
Actor Jake Johnson discusses his career, his transition away from marijuana, and his starring role in the upcoming pickleball-themed comedy 'The Dink'. He reflects on the challenges of learning the sport for the film's production.
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The piece provides insight into the personal life and professional process of a prominent Hollywood actor, reflecting broader trends in entertainment media.
‘I was just trying to get a seat at the Hollywood table’ … Jake Johnson. North America ‘I was just trying to get a seat at the Hollywood table’ … Jake Johnson. North America Movies Interview ‘New Girl was so scary I had to stop smoking pot’: Jake Johnson on perseverance, pickleball and Prince Rebecca Nicholson As Nick in the blockbuster TV comedy, the actor was adored by millions. So will his new comedy The Dink, which he jokes is a ‘sexier Challengers’, make him even more popular?
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