“Playing Dane Made Me a Better Friend,” Says Jason Segel

Jason Segel says portraying Dane in Our Friend changed how he behaves in real life. After filming the true-story drama—about a devoted friend who moves in to support a family facing terminal illness—Segel realized he wanted to do more than just say “I care.” He now calls his friends and loved ones daily, keeping relationships alive through simple, intentional check-ins.

The actor described how his portrayal of Dane helped him understand that friendship is not a passive feeling—it’s active. He explains that being a better friend means stepping forward, picking up the phone, or being there in small, meaningful ways. His commitment extends even to calling his parents every day, sometimes for just two minutes, because those moments matter more than he thought.

This shift of perspective shows the power of Our Friend. Inspired by real people who showed up and never left, Segel’s real-life transformation reflects the film’s core message: compassion can and should be practiced daily.

Now streaming on VidyCinema, Our Friend is more than a tearjerker—it’s a blueprint for how to be present and caring in a distracted world.