Will Arnett Roasts Jason Bateman & Meets His 8-Year-Old Superfan Who Themed Her Birthday After Him

Will talks about being a Toronto Maple Leafs Ambassador, watching football with Jason Bateman, going on the road with Jason & Sean Hayes for their SmartLess podcast tour, his new completely improvised Netflix show “Murderville,” and we tracked down eight-year-old Will Arnett superfan Ellie from North Carolina to tell us all about her Will-themed birthday party.
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[@graceedits3118]

It’s a game for me. Every time I watch a Will Arnett interview I make bets with myself on whether or not he’ll bring up Bateman. I do the same for Jason’s interviews. They are such genuine friends, it makes my day every time.

[@michaeleade9358]

cant get enough of their podcast!

[@patriciawright8786]

@@michaeleade9358 Please, tell me how to get this podcast? I had no clue about this very funny friendship.

[@profduck715]

@@patriciawright8786 I don't know if you ever figured it out but the podcast is called Smartless and you can find it on any podcast app.

[@pamelaleannefreeland9025]

I love that Jimmy hooked this little fan girl up! I really hope Will actually follows through and meets this sweet little one in person soon.

[@paulgerhard2753]

Happy New Month friend, how are you doing today? It’s my pleasure to meet you here and to talk with you, hope you don’t mind us being friend?

[@upbeatjohndoe8044]

I hope he does, but I doubt it.

[@notaburneraccount]

He better not Bojack this up lmao

[@alirezarahimi1157]

I'm so happy for Gob. He finally got the attention he deserved

[@j.gravett2878]

🤣🤣🤣👍👍👍💟💟💟😁

[@prisonmike4971]

What would i have made a mistake about?

[@mateoortega3932]

I don’t care for Gob

[@prisonmike4971]

@@mateoortega3932 not many do but his magic is outstanding

[@charbelboutros8497]

Well all it took was him wearing a $7,500 suit... COME ON!

[@ventisale1]

Ellie!!!!!! I love this well spoken girl, and the joy that she exudes. Her parents are so cool to have helped her host a themed party that is focused on the person she currently idolizes - complete with pony, t-shirt and painted rock!!!

[@Butterpuppy2022]

I sure hope they sent her a swag bag of gifts with Will’s face. She deserves it for being so cute!!!

[@coryrudy98]

Pony? That was Bojack Horseman!

[@ventisale1]

@@coryrudy98 ??

[@harriethuiet3375]

Loved the rock best!

[@joanneweiss3864]

So hilarious that Will & Jason (& Jimmy) are best friends & live next to each other, yet Will & Jason are so opposite in their manners & personality & love to roast each other, what comedy gold! Time to rewatch Arrested💖

[@paulgerhard2753]

Happy New Month friend, how are you doing today? It’s my pleasure to meet you here and to talk with you, hope you don’t mind us being friend?

[@jakestroll6518]

That podcast has given them the oldest female fanbase of their peers. lol.

[@willarnett685]

Thanks for your support and kindness towards me, where are you watching from?

[@MaryM554]

Love, love, Love Will Arnett. Such a funny guy but also such a decent guy.

[@roytrevisan3491]

He' Canadian what did you expect!!😀

[@freshnas1]

He looks good with a moustache too! No many guys can pull off a 70s pron stache!

[@beckyleonardis6331]

He's the best!

[@natalieng7657]

I have so much respect for the 8-year-old super fan.

[@megan893]

Yeah, that was adorable

[@notaburneraccount]

She's so cute 😭 I wish she would have showed her drawing 🥲

[@BrosNecessaryVideosOfficial]

i swear his interviews are always great

[@shengliang2105]

Too bad all his shows eventually get cancelled. I swear people just keep giving him a show based on how funny he is on tv interviews.

[@jlbueno0611]

This turned into "the roast of Jason Bateman " really quick 😅😅😅

[@megan893]

It always does, lol!

[@Richie8a8y]

Always! 😂 Seeing them Friday in Boston!

[@galacticwarlock2271]

It always is.

[@ScottCoates87]

It's why I love it when will appears

[@desireeespinosa3954]

Duh

[@EmpyreanLightASMR]

Will completely changed when Ellie popped up, I've never seen him like that since he's always usually "on". I think he was really humbled and even honored. Very fun and cool!

[@rosed2955]

I think he was creeped out.

[@EmpyreanLightASMR]

@@rosed2955 nah

[@timelapsega]

If I had to guess a celebrity an 8 year old was obsessed with it I don't think I'd ever guess Will Arnett

[@PraxisPeabody]

Same. Lego movie?

[@kennmullen6454]

Her! What a joy seeing a child just finding her happy place. And a family that supports her.

[@pattyc.303]

This was so entertaining! Loved the interview, love the podcast!

[@andersonash9059]

Smartless is pretty great indeed. It’s become apart of my slew of podcasts I look forward to.

[@michelecaruso1313]

I am so obsessed with this man. Got to see the smartness tour in Chicago last week and I was so happy just to be in the same room with him, even though He'll never know. ❤️❤️❤️

[@LahainaStrong444]

Mr. Arnett is so charismatic and high energy!!! ❤ love

[@khayes9591]

Ellie is precious.

[@patmccrotch5373]

That was so friggin adorable that they got her on the show to talk to him.. she had the cutest grin the whole time, so sweet.

[@marilynyoung9477]

The funniest "Murderville" episode is with Kumail: Watching Will try not to laugh when Kumail does an ugly walk with strange sounds.

[@HorusTheGrey_17]

I agree, I died laughing.And the Conan episode when he was eating sloppy jalapeñjoes,hilarious

[@phoenixlight1111]

It’s hard to watch and/or listen to Will Arnett without smiling until my cheeks hurt. 😁

[@addiarnett5013]

FOR REAL. HES SO AHH

[@MikeBeanFox]

After watching all episodes of Bojack Horseman, i can DEFINITELY hear the Bojack in Will's voice!

[@Tonyhouse1168]

Is that the horse from Horsin’ Around?

[@alexfright8217]

@@Tonyhouse1168 omg 😂😂😂

[@rileyscott5827]

I LOVE this! Can you do a segment where they meet up and she gets to hang out with him? That would be amazing!!!

[@meejmuas8686]

So wholesome, the part with the superfan. I didnt know that level of merchandise existed for Will Arnett.

[@tl4027]

I don't think WILL knew that level of merchandise existed

[@MadAboutBrows]

He's not used to being the object of obsession like that, it was really cute! 🥰

[@robotdowney]

Probably crafted by her family

[@Bsdel]

Will Arnett is such a classy guy. He was so sweet to that 8 year old superfan!

[@DaveCapra]

Will Arnett is easily a top 10 late night guest of all time

[@B1LL9465]

I love how he talked to Ellie 😊

[@Chaoticgoodcryptid2319]

He was so sweet 😊😊😊

[@georgecontreras5106]

This is awesome,Jimmy make that lil fan have a BOMB next Bday.

[@12dunner12]

Happy Birthday Ellie!!!!!

[@thatJAWNraps]

he really does have legit Gob-energy and im here for it

[@galacticwarlock2271]

I miss GOB

[@dontbefatuousjeffrey2494]

Ellie clearly has VERY cool parents

[@JosueCorella]

If Jimmy's staff reads this: make sure they keep their promise to this young girl and show up to her birthday

[@OG.awkward.potato]

He deserves so much. Such a wonderful person 🥰

[@TwoQs]

Back in the 90s he was on a very famous tv show.

[@jfox9126]

That was some hilarious insight into Jason Bateman’s character.

[@emilyharwood89]

That little girl will probably end up being a comedian/actor like her idol Will ❤

[@denisesf5]

How adorable is Ellie!!!?? I hope Will really DOES surprise her someday...and sends a specially signed picture soon!❤❤❤

[@hankdatank09]

So happy that the Bluth brothers are getting along.

[@michelelane4662]

Waiting for her birthday party Jimmy!❤️❣️

[@paulgerhard2753]

Happy New Month friend, how are you doing today? It’s my pleasure to meet you here and to talk with you, hope you don’t mind us being friend?

[@rainecormier2935]

"I called you, but not on a phone, so you probably didn't hear me!" -Devon Banks 😂

[@paulgerhard2753]

Happy New Month friend, how are you doing today? It’s my pleasure to meet you here and to talk with you, hope you don’t mind us being friend?

[@shawny2scrawny]

...sold the E to Samsung, they're Samesung now. Insame.

[@ptproc]

Ellie is sweet and will looked so embarrassed lol...too cute

[@matveynoname7083]

Will is always feels for me so gentle & funny at the same time.

[@mohamadsalari84]

love you Bojack

[@megan893]

Omg, him and Conan are going to have a show!!?? Omg, I can't wait!❤️😃👏

[@megan893]

@@c.james1 oh yeah, you're right about that one. I commented too soon

[@MrVikingsandra]

Bojack! 👏🤩 he's funny I really like their podcast, they're such a funny bunch. Sometimes they make me laugh out loud in public if I have to commute somewhere 😅

[@rachelsavageau4109]

Love Will so much and everything he does

[@Yayhooray]

I just close my eye and imagine bojack talking, wearing his bomber jacket with red converse finally happy

[@chaunceytalent]

Hopefully Will Arnett sends that little girl tons of signed merch with his face all over it!!

[@loveforeignaccents]

And Murderville sounds like it's going to be decent too - I'll have to check that out.

[@123mightywarrior]

BoJack Horseman does an awesome job portraying Will Arnett!

[@galacticwarlock2271]

Arnett needs to go and surprise this girl. For reals.

[@vb8428]

He's afraid it would come off awkward. He seems embarrassed 😂😂

[@metroboominmakeitboom5073]

He is so good at mimicking horses

[@bonganimavuso7638]

it's cos, back in the 90's he was in a very famous tv show called "Horsin' around"

[@lindabarber1951]

Will Arnett always makes my day, his comedy is so endearing, from the heart.

[@iammax1393]

I love how Will Arnett is constantly roasting Jason Bateman in every late night interview

[@dinoferrante1718]

Bojack Horseman is in my top 2 shows of all time, and Arrested Development is up there too. His body of work is unparalleled.

[@prisonmike4971]

I love the Arnette/Bateman/Hayes trifecta.

[@mayneeyuh8713]

Seems like an odd combo to me but it’s fantastic!

[@prisonmike4971]

@@mayneeyuh8713 But kind of the best match up..

[@paulpolpiboon9535]

Haha congratulations Ellie!

[@loricannon2988]

Aww 🥰 that was sweet, Jimmy.

[@40russia]

What a great clip. I love the funny ball busting between good friends.

[@gedrictudio]

Love how this appeared just in the middle of me rewatching Arrested Development.

[@estebanvelez-carrillo7407]

Is that the horse from Horsin' Around? 🐴🐎🏇🎠

[@mackenzie98]

Ellie is adorable! Don’t let her down will.

[@AppleJuiceKiller]

I love Will SO MUCH. He’s such an amazing man, I would love to spend a day with him!!

[@PC1974]

I'd rather spend a night with him. 🔥😍

[@beckyleonardis6331]

Love everything, he does! Ellie had a birthday theme after Will! It's very sweet! Like he said, you're going to do this for the rest of your life! LOL!

[@RanjanSingh-wb2ey]

Bojack giving this interview in human form!

[@LionsDenTattoo]

Gob… i mean Will Arnett is amazing and what a stand up guy for Jimmy covering all expenses for Will and this young fan connecting for her next bday!

[@adama8448]

I'm a huge Maple Leafs fan and enjoyed the first 2mins of this interview! 😂

[@debbiedoodiedandi]

Ellie is so darling!!!

[@Grateful2Exist]

Wait how does an 8 year old become an Arnett fan, esp such a huge one? Maybe the lego show, but if she's appreciating Arrested or Smartless then she must be pretty advanced for her age!

[@Tonyhouse1168]

Imagine if she was just sitting at home being traumatized by watching BoJack Horseman

[@Grateful2Exist]

@@Tonyhouse1168 lol

[@iped1811]

I was a conan super fan when I was a little girl. It’s a sign of intelligence to admire funny people.

[@nancilane5069]

Among everything else about him - he's a beautiful human being!

[@robbie4084]

Omg I couldn't stop laughing 🤣🤣 Will is do funny, and the Bateman roasting, just awesome, Jimmy your just a legend

[@tas22222]

Adore this man !!!!!!!!!!! the podcast is GOLD!! LOVE that he wore that badge of our TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS!!! WTG WILL!!!! They all have such great stories him bateman and Sean. Jimmy and Jason are friends thats how he heard about the massage lol Dying at the food topic re Jason lol I think his wife has him on restrictive diet so he goes nuts when there is stuff he cannot have IN his house lol that little girl was adorable and has a massive crush on Will SO CUTE!! Awe Will, U must meet her!

[@johnhaxby306]

The outtakes of him on 30 Rock are hysterical

[@lauraperez9361]

are they on KZbin ? :)

[@corrinemeshelski1101]

We need to see Bateman on Murderville ASAP.

[@jacquelinevs]

I had tickets to the Toronto Smartless show that was cancelled, I hope they come back!

[@AparajitaLoh]

“Was it just the patch”? Man what are you ? A lawyer? 😂😂😂

[@kjam1709]

I hope Will sent Ellie some excellent swag.

[@PRLIBRE_SOBERANO]

Kudos for Jimmy, what a sweet man

[@BlueCollar1212]

My god she’s a sweetheart

[@jus.ch1ll1ngu22]

"I'm HUGE with ghosts" 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@mackeymintle66]

Will is turning into Michael Keaton

[@davidgalindo1279]

The name tag on the rock killed me 💀

[@hahnah1087]

Murderville is hilarious, please do more!!

[@Taycore9]

Will Arnett is such a likeable guy. Funny as heck too!

[@addiarnett5013]

I love this man more than anything

[@Roy-G-Biv]

Why didn't they ask Ellie , WHY she liked him so much....i would want to know!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Hmm...Whats-Their-Name]

Love this so much. Will Arnett can rip into bateman for dayssss

[@-igettrippy]

Got me sold when I heard Marshawn Lynch. Ill check it out.

[@Rocketjay12]

Murderville is hysterical!

[@paolabisoneaux4056]

I love him too😍

[@robotdowney]

Ellie IS SO sweet, even I wanna meet her now, lmao

[@bigflea4259]

I hope he goes to her bday one day!

[@TheWriterNW]

Yo, Arnett... how come you're not bringing your podcast tour to Portland, OR? Is this Bateman's doing?

[@DanielleA2023]

Looooove the sound of Wills new show!

[@TheBjartulf]

Will Arnett is one of those genius comics that you remember for decades

[@carstereobandits]

Next year in 2023 someone needs to do an entire compilation of the Arnett/Bateman bromance since that will be the 20 year anniversary of Arrested Development airing. 20 years of these two roasting each other.

[@Double00Agent]

Ellie is so awesome 😎

[@loveforeignaccents]

This guy always has a perpetual tan and the strangest voice I've ever heard.

[@megan893]

Lol, I laughed so hard reading your comment!

[@yumnaamjad2637]

He always always roasts his lil bro🤪

[@MaxC925]

i want to rewatch Bojack Horseman now

[@GodsSoldier2]

I can't wait for that show! It's gonna be good!

[@JonnyDIY]

He's too funny, lol that lil girls bday party. She must love Lego Batman

[@LeezPgh]

Ellie is the sweetest