Jake Johnson Finds Escape in The Dink: Pickleball, Prince cameos, and a Grounded Career
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Jake Johnson discusses filming The Dink, where he trained for months in pickleball to convincingly play Dusty, aims for light, old-school comedy with no heavy messaging, and reflects on his career—from chaotic early acting gigs to New Girl’s fame and a Prince cameo—while balancing family life that keeps him grounded as the movie heads to Apple TV.
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