Netflix has released the first trailer for “Jay Kelly,” starring George Clooney and Adam Sandler.
The film from director Noah Baumbach follows famous movie actor Jay Kelly (Clooney) and his devoted manager Ron (Sandler) as they embark on a whirlwind and unexpectedly profound journey through Europe. Along the way, both men are forced to confront the choices they’ve made, the relationships with their loved ones and the legacies they’ll leave behind. Baumbach and Emily Mortimer penned the script.
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The all-star ensemble cast also includes Laura Dern, Billy Crudup, Riley Keough, Grace Edwards, Stacy Keach, Jim Broadbent, Patrick Wilson, Eve Hewson, Greta Gerwig, Alba Rohrwacher, Josh Hamilton, Lenny Henry, Mortimer, Nicôle Lecky, Thaddea Graham, Isla Fisher, Louis Partridge and Charlie Rowe. Casting for the film is by Douglas Aibel and Nina Gold.
“Jay Kelly” will make its world premiere at Venice Film Festival before playing at additional fall fests. The film is produced by Amy Pascal and David Heyman along with Baumbach. It boasts a score from Nicholas Britell, and the trailer features the original track “Jay Kelly Theme.”
The film features cinematography by Linus Sandgren, editing by Valerio Bonelli and Rachel Durance, sound by Christopher Scarabosio, production design by Mark Tildesley and costume design by Jacqueline Durran.
“Jay Kelly” marks the second feature under Baumbach’s multi-year deal to write and direct films for Netflix. He previously adapted the Don DeLillo novel “White Noise” into a feature for the streamer. The film starred Gerwig, Adam Driver and Don Cheadle and was released on Netflix in 2022 after playing Venice Film Festival and New York Film Festival.
“Jay Kelly” will release in select theaters on Nov. 14 and on Netflix on Dec. 5.
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