Why Filming Arrested Development Season 4 Was Brutal For Will Arnett
Will Arnett has opened up about why filming Arrested Development season 4 was an incredibly difficult experience for him. The Canadian actor's first major role came when the cult comedy aired in 2003, having only acted in small parts prior to its release. However, despite the critical acclaim Arrested Development received, it was cancelled after season 3 due to poor ratings. In 2011, following a fan campaign, it was picked up for season 4 by Netflix, and Arnett reprised his role of bumbling part-time magician Gob Bluth. Filming on Arrested Development season 4 began in 2012, and the episodes released to mixed reviews in 2013.
Between Arrested Development's cancellation and revival, Arnett performed smaller roles in a range of films and TV shows. This included a turn as a member of the incestuous, villainous ice-skating twins Stranz and Fairchild Wan Waldenberg in Blades of Glory, where he acted alongside his then wife Amy Poehler. The two had met in 1996 and were married four years later, starring together in multiple projects, including Arrested Development and Poehler's biggest show Parks and Recreation. The pair eventually separated in 2012, divorcing in 2016.
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In a conversation with The Guardian, Arnett explained how his divorce from Poehler impacted his experiences on set whilst shooting Arrested Development season 4, despite his joy at being reunited with his former co-stars. The actor explained how difficult he found the process, describing it as «brutal» and «excruciating.» One source of relief for him on the set, however, was showrunner Mitch Hurwitz, who was able to help Arnett turn his emotional pain into a «hilarious
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