George Clooney's Jay Kelly Premieres Venice, Netflix November-December

Jay Kelly is a 2025 dramedy directed by Noah Baumbach, starring George Clooney as a disillusioned movie star reflecting on his life and career while traveling across Europe. Clooney's character, Jay Kelly, is accompanied by his devoted manager Ron, played by Adam Sandler, and encounters a cast of notable actors including Laura Dern, Billy Crudup, Riley Keough, and Greta Gerwig. The film explores themes of Hollywood narcissism, personal legacy, and the blurred lines between reality and fantasy, with a meta-narrative about actors often being criticized for playing versions of themselves. Jay Kelly premiered at the Venice International Film Festival and the New York Film Festival before a limited theatrical release on November 14 and streaming on Netflix starting December 5. Baumbach co-wrote the screenplay with Emily Mortimer, and the film marks Baumbach's first directorial release since 2022's White Noise. The movie has garnered attention for its introspective and raucous portrayal of a movie star at a crossroads, highlighted by its stunning Tuscan setting and a star-studded cast.