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‘New Girl was so scary I had to stop smoking pot’: Jake Johnson on perseverance, pickleball and Prince

Jake Johnson stars in 'The Dink,' a new sports comedy centered on the US pickleball craze arriving on Apple TV.

By · Published July 23, 2026  16:46 UTC · Updated July 24, 2026  01:27 UTC

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Jake Johnson starred in the sports comedy The Dink, which focused on the pickleball craze. The film was released on Apple TV and received reviews describing it as a crowd-pleaser.

Epilogue added 80d ago, after coverage quieted.

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⚡ Executive Intelligence Takeaways Corroborated across 12 independent newsrooms
  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 12 distinct news outlets with 16 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 14.
  • Primary Driver: Jake Johnson stars in 'The Dink,' a new sports comedy centered on the US pickleball craze arriving on Apple TV.
  • Predictive Outlook: Archynetys algorithmic models forecast this story will remain a dominant headline through tomorrow.
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Actor Jake Johnson stars in 'The Dink,' a sports comedy about pickleball. The film is from Ben Stiller and features Mary Steenburgen. Recent coverage across multiple outlets marks the arrival of the movie on Apple TV.

Reviews from Mashable, The Seattle Times, and IndieWire describe the film as a crowd-pleaser and sweet comedy. Other outlets, including AP News and Yahoo, highlight pickleball as the star of the movie. The Hollywood Reporter is examining the authenticity of the sports action by pitting a pickleball pro against the cast.

Attention is now on the film's release. Additionally, The Guardian has highlighted an interview with Jake Johnson regarding his experiences with 'New Girl,' perseverance, and Prince.

Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 81d ago.

Quick answers

What is 'The Dink'?

It is a sports comedy movie about the US pickleball craze starring Jake Johnson and Mary Steenburgen.

Who directed or produced the film?

According to 9to5Mac, the comedy is from Ben Stiller.

Where can the movie be viewed?

Coverage from The Boston Globe, Mashable, and IndieWire identifies the film as an Apple TV release.

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