Trailer for George Clooney and Adam Sandler's Netflix Film JAY KELLY From Director Noah Baumbach
Netflix has released the first teaser trailer for Jay Kelly, the latest film from director Noah Baumbach, and it gives us a first look at what looks like a personal and introspective character journey.
George Clooney stars in the title role, playing an aging movie star grappling with his legacy, fame, and identity. Adam Sandler plays his longtime manager, Ron, and the two set off across Europe in what starts as a professional obligation and slowly becomes something much more profound.
The trailer is packed with sharp dialogue and quiet reflection. “What do you say to people who say you only play yourself?” one character asks Kelly. His reply: “You know how difficult it is to be yourself? You try it.”
Baumbach, known for his character-driven dramas like Marriage Story and The Meyerowitz Stories, co-wrote the script with Emily Mortimer, who also appears in the film. The supporting cast is stacked with talent including Laura Dern, Riley Keough, Billy Crudup, Greta Gerwig, Patrick Wilson, and Stacy Keach.
Jay Kelly is Baumbach’s fourth feature for Netflix and will make its world premiere next month in competition at the Venice Film Festival. The film will hit select theaters on November 14 before landing on Netflix December 5.
The movie is produced by David Heyman, Amy Pascal, and Baumbach, and this one looks like it could be a major awards contender with a pair of leads we’ve never seen quite like this before.