Eric André called in favours from senior Netflix executives to regain access to his streaming account after years of using an ex-partner’s login.
The comic and actor, 43, spoke about the situation while attending the 2026 Netflix Upfront in New York City, where he was promoting forthcoming comedy film Little Brother alongside John Cena – joking he was “just shy” of asking Netflix chief Ted Sarandos directly for help.
Eric told People at the event: “The only reason I got back on my account that I was locked out of for years is because I made this movie and I talked to people very high up in Netflix to get back in.
“Yeah, I was literally just shy of asking Ted.”
Eric’s comments come as Netflix continues to invest heavily in comedy programming and live entertainment following the recent expansion of its stand-up and sports slate, including WWE partnerships involving John.
John, meanwhile, remains one of the company’s highest-profile crossover stars following his appearances in Peacemaker, Fast X and WWE events streamed through Netflix’s expanding wrestling deal.
Little Brother, directed by Matt Spicer, stars John as a “tightly wound realtor” whose “picture-perfect life gets an extreme makeover” when Eric’s “lovably chaotic” younger brother unexpectedly returns.
The film also stars Michelle Monaghan, Christopher Meloni, Sherry Cola, Ego Nwodim and Caleb Hearon.
Eric said filming alongside former WWE champion John created a genuine “little brother, big brother” atmosphere behind the scenes.
He added: “John’s the best. He’s a goat. He’s goated, man. He can do it all – comedy, drama, wrestling.”
The comedian added: “Yeah, we went method for this one. And it got a little bromantic.”
Eric also hinted at the emotional range of the comedy, saying: “You know the ups and downs, lefts and rights, every emotion.”
John separately praised Eric’s work on The Eric Andre Show, which has become known for its surreal celebrity interviews, hidden-camera stunts and unpredictable humour across six seasons.
He said: “I have not laughed out loud so much as long as I can remember.
“If you need a refresher course or if you haven’t seen it, The Eric Andre Show is pretty crazy. And when I read the script for Little Brother), it’s absolutely for Eric, and he just kind of needed a sounding board for his jokes, and I am happy to be that sounding board.”
John also compared comedians to professional wrestlers while discussing the pair’s dynamic on set.
He said: “I always love being around talented comedians because everyone... I always compare everything to WWE.
“It’s very much like being around WWE superstars. There’s no wrong way to do our business. And everyone has a different recipe, and comedians see it the same way. There’s no real wrong way to do comedy, and everybody kind of has a different perspective.”
John added Eric’s approach to comedy stood apart from most performers working in the industry.
He said: “He’s crazy, but so thoughtful, and his mind is always working, and it’s just awesome to see.”
