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Long before they came to designate a state of hopeless confusion, the words “mare’s nest” once meant something more electrifying: the excitement for that which doesn’t exist. That’s a good way of thinking about the cinema of Ben Rivers. Perched at the interstice between utopias and dystopias, his films unfurl across sequestered spaces populated by solitary drifters who’ve long abandoned the comforts of 21st-century life. In The Origin of the Species, an old hermit living in the woods of Inverness-shire muses on Darwin’s theories from the confines of his isolated house. Shuttling us from the Polynesian island of Tuvalu to Rivers’s native turf of Somerset, England, Slow Action repurposes these far-flung locales as futuristic civilizations, while Bogancloch caps a trilogy centered on a Scottish musician who’s set camp in a remote corner of Aberdeenshire. It can be difficult to tell whether Rivers’ characters...

The 2025 New York Film Festival has added the premiere of Scott Cooper’s Bruce Springsteen biopic, Deliver Me From Nowhere, starring Jeremy Allen White as the iconic musician, as its Spotlight Gala selection.

The film, adapted from Warren Zanes’ 2023 best-selling book of the same name, is set in the early ’80s at a key time in Springsteen’s career as he was recording the personal, acoustic songs that would make up his Nebraska album while also working on demos for Born in the U.S.A. and navigating his growing fame. Cooper directs from his own script. In addition to White, Deliver Me From Nowhere stars Jeremy Strong as Springsteen’s longtime manager Jon Landau as well as Marc Maron, Stephen Graham, Gaby Hoffman, Paul Walter Hauser, David Krumholtz and Odessa Young. Cooper, Ellen Goldsmith-Vein, Eric Robinson and Scott Stuber produce, with Tracey London and Zanes executive producing. 20th Century Studios...

The Boss is taking Manhattan. Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere, the anticipated biopic starring Jeremy Allen White as Bruce Springsteen, will premiere at this year’s New York Film Festival as the Spotlight Gala selection.

On Monday, the New York Film Festival announced the Scott Cooper-directed film that is earning early awards buzz, will have its premiere on Sept. 28.

The film is adapted from Warren Zanes’s 2023 best-selling book of the same name and focuses on a pivotal period in Springsteen’s career.

Set in the early 1980s, the film follows Springsteen as he deals with the pressures of fame while creating the raw and personal acoustic songs that would become the Nebraska album. It was crafted at the same time he was recording demos for Born in the U.S.A., the record that would launch him into global superstardom.

“The New York Film Festival has always felt...

Justice for movie stars. We are just a few months shy of when Noah Baumbach’s ode to a fictional movie star is released, with one of our starriest film stars at its center playing said fictional movie star — George Clooney — and plenty more playing less famous characters. “Jay Kelly” will present a modern day Cary Grant (who is even referenced in the teaser trailer) as he struggles to juggle his life as a mega famous actor. As the teaser previews, Jay Kelly is accused of just playing himself — a criticism that has been levied, too, on Clooney, as well as the Netflix movie’s co-star Adam Sandler. And Clooney said he doesn’t “give a shit” if people do think that.

“Have you ever tried playing yourself? It’s hard to do,” Clooney told Vanity Fair, co-opting a line from “Jay Kelly.”

The “Ocean’s Eleven” star pointed out that,...

Sam Nivola just might be living out M. Night Shyamalan’s “Old.” The breakout “The White Lotus” actor is lamenting how difficult it is for rising, younger stars to land roles in Hollywood due to older, more established actors extending their careers by way of plastic surgery; the augmentations allow for actors to play characters who were meant to be years younger than the stars’ themselves. Nivola warns that the cycle is icing out new talent, and might leave a deficit in Hollywood after certain aging actors pass away.

“The old movie stars are getting plastic surgery, and they’re looking younger and they’re staying young,” Nivola told Variety during a recent interview. “You have these really old people playing young roles. And it’s not giving any space for the young’uns to move in and make a name for themselves. With all due respect to those people,...

Nick Paley’s Hulu pilot Phony has been picked up to series at Hulu, starring Connie Britton and Sam Nivola. In addition to Paley, the project hails from Drew Goddard‘s Goddard Textiles and 20th Television.

Anthony King has joined the project as co-showrunner and executive producer.

Phony is a coming-of-age mystery about a teenager who wakes up in the hospital after a car accident to discover his mom — his only parent and his best friend — appears to have been replaced by an impostor.

Britton will play Ellen, a single mom to Sonny and the principal of his high school.

Nivola will play Sonny, the most beloved student at his high school, but the only person who really knows him is his mom.

Paley wrote, directed, and edited the first episode and executive produced the half-hour series. King will serve as co-showrunner and EP alongside Britton,...

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The New York Film Festival continues to roll out its 2025 lineup, with the 63rd annual edition of the festival promising to give New York cinephiles access to many of the biggest titles emerging from the world of global cinema this year. In addition to buzzy world premieres like Bradley Cooper’s “Is This Thing On?,” the festival’s main slate includes many of the biggest films premiering at Venice and Telluride, including Luca Guadagnino’s “After the Hunt,” Jim Jarmusch’s “Father Mother Sister Brother, Noah Baumbach’s “Jay Kelly,” and Park Chan-wook’s “No Other Choice.”

But for movie-goers seeking out hidden gems that fly under the radar of the buzziest festival titles, the Currents section is where it’s at. The sidebar, which prides itself as a showcase of boundary-pushing international cinema, will feature 16 features and 24 shorts representing 28 countries around the world.

The Currents Centerpiece is “Mare’s Nest,...

The 2025 New York Film Festival has announced the selections for its Currents lineup.

The international showcase of daring work from adventurous new voices and inventive artists includes 16 feature films and 24 short films from 28 countries.

The Currents centerpiece selection is the U.S. premiere of Ben Rivers’ Mare’s Nest, described by Film at Lincoln Center, which presents the NYFF, as “an enigmatic road movie set in a post-apocalyptic world ruled by children.”

Other highlights in the Currents slate include the New York premieres of Radu Jude’s Dracula and Kamal Aljafari’s With Hasan in Gaza.

“In a film landscape that is so often homogeneous by design, this year’s Currents lineup is energizing for being a showcase of the boundless possibilities of cinematic language,” NYFF artistic director Dennis Lim said in a statement. “Resurrecting old technologies and subverting new ones, the filmmakers and artists here use an ingenious array...

As the saying goes, "There are too many critics with no credentials." Celebrities are often criticized for everything, from their appearances to their skills and the roles they accept. No one is perfect, and, of course, everyone is allowed to state their opinions about whether an actor is good or not, but castmates and friends of those celebrities are allowed to defend them, too. George Clooney is the latest actor to show his appreciation for fellow starAdam Sandler's acting skills, as the two are starring in an upcoming comedy-drama, Jay Kelly, which is set to hit select theaters on November 14 before heading to Netflix on December 5.

Sandler is known for being one of the best comedians of his generation. His roles usually consist of silly, funny comedy, but he doesn't allow what he's "most known for" to be used as an excuse to put him into a box. In Jay Kelly,...

With Adam Sandler recently reprising a beloved comedy role in Happy Gilmore 2, the actor’s next Netflix film shows off more of his range.

Ahead of the Nov. 14 theatrical premiere of their film Jay Kelly, which then moves to the streamer on Dec. 5, George Clooney praised his co-star as more than “just some goofy comedian” in the Noah Baumbach comedy-drama.

“This film, more than any film Adam has done, shows what a beautiful, heartfelt, soulful actor he is—I kept telling the cast, ‘Don’t call him Sand Man. Don’t talk to him like he’s just some goofy comedian. He’s actually a really beautiful, wonderful actor,'” he told Vanity Fair.

“Because of what his paycheck is, which is doing big goofy comedies, when he does these other, beautiful, Uncut Gems kinds of movies, it reminds people of that,” added Clooney. “He’s not just a good comedian.

Here's something we didn’t have on our 2025 bingo card: Scarlett Johansson and Adam Driver are being used to deter wolves from attacking cattle on farms across the nation. Now that you've stopped laughing, we can tell you that it's true, as a new report from The Wall Street Journal goes into great detail to describe how the Usda is using "drone cowhands" to fend off the wolves and save livestock.

Part of the strategy involves using drones equipped with thermal cameras to expose wolves and bathe them in bright lights. Once spotted, a loudspeaker blasts all sorts of irritating noise, including the heated argument between Johansson and Driver that's featured in the Oscar-winning 2019 Netflix movie, Marriage Story. The strategy seems to be working, as after wolves killed 11 cows in the Klamath Basin of southern Oregon over a 20-day period, drones were deployed to knock that number back to just two deaths over 85 days.

Netflix has launched the teaser trailer for Noah Baumbach’s next feature ‘Jay Kelly’ feating George Clooney and Adam Sandler.

The new film from Academy Award nominee Noah Baumbach follows famous movie actor Jay Kelly (George Clooney) and his devoted manager Ron (Adam 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 directs the movie which he co-wrote alongside Emily Mortimer. The 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, Emily Mortimer, Nicôle Lecky, Thaddea Graham, Isla Fisher, Louis Partridge, Charlie Rowe.

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If there's one thing we're a sucker for here at Empire, it's movies. And if there's two, then it's movies about the movies, too. Babylon, The Fabelmans, Hail, Caesar!, Stan & Ollie — you name it, we're in. So as you can imagine, the prospect of George Clooney, Laura Dern, and Adam Sandler (now in serious Sandman mode following this summer's Happy Gilmore 2) leading a Noah Baumbach movie about an ageing movie star and his manager travelling through Europe, reckoning with their lives and legacy, has us very hyped indeed. And if the first trailer for Jay Kelly is anything to go by, then Baumbach's Netflix bound, Emily Mortimer co-written drama is absolutely worth getting hyped for. Check it out below;

Well, we hope The Dolby Theatre has a Jay Kelly row booked out for next year's Oscars, because that 100% looks to be where this one's headed. Seriously, all the...

Jay Kelly. (L-r) George Clooney as Jay Kelly and Adam Sandler as Ron Sukenick on the set of Jay Kelly. Cr. Peter Mountain/Netflix © 2025.

Do you know how difficult it is to be yourself?” That question lies at the heart of Jay Kelly, the upcoming coming‑of‑age comedy‑drama from acclaimed director Noah Baumbach. Starring George Clooney, Adam Sandler, Laura Dern, and Billy Crudup. This coming‑of‑age drama promises a moving and thought‑provoking journey of self‑discovery and identity.

Jay Kelly: A Story of Friendship, Fame, and Finding Yourself

Written by Noah Baumbach and Emily Mortimer, The film explores the evolving friendship between a celebrated actor (George Clooney) and his loyal manager (Adam Sandler).

Set against the breathtaking landscapes of Europe, the film dives into their reflections on fame, relationships, and the legacies they hope to leave behind — all while navigating the personal challenges of staying true to themselves.

Adam Sandler is all set to star in the upcoming Jay Kelly on Netflix. The film is Noah Baumbach’s latest project for the year 2025, set to release this fall. Before the upcoming collaboration, though, Sandler and Baumbach had previously worked together on The Meyerowitz Stories, which is available for streaming on Netflix (via Netflix on X).

The 2017 movie boasts an ensemble cast including Ben Stiller, Dustin Hoffman, Emma Thompson, and Elizabeth Marvel, along with Sandler. It follows a group of dysfunctional siblings navigating life in their father’s shadow. Let’s get into the streaming success of the film and why it should be on your watchlist.

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Jay Kelly. (L-r) George Clooney as Jay Kelly and Adam Sandler as Ron Sukenick on the set of Jay Kelly. Cr. Peter Mountain/Netflix © 2025.

Jay Kelly, the new film from Academy Award nominee Noah Baumbach, follows famous movie actor Jay Kelly (George Clooney) and his devoted manager Ron (Adam 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.

The teaser trailer features “Jay Kelly Theme,” an original score by Nicholas Britell.

The cast includes George Clooney, Adam Sandler, Laura Dern, Billy Crudup, Riley Keough, Grace Edwards, Stacy Keach, Jim Broadbent, Patrick Wilson, Eve Hewson, Greta Gerwig, Alba Rohrwacher, Josh Hamilton, Lenny Henry, Emily Mortimer, Nicôle Lecky, Thaddea Graham, Isla Fisher, Louis Partridge, Charlie Rowe.

Jay Kelly opens in select...

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Netflix ha desvelado el primer tráiler y póster de la película Jay Kelly, dirigida por Noah Baumbach (Historia de un matrimonio) y coescrita junto a Emily Mortimer.

La historia sigue a Jay Kelly (George Clooney), un famoso actor, y a Ron (Adam Sandler), su fiel representante, en un viaje vertiginoso –y sorprendentemente profundo– por Europa. A lo largo del camino, ambos se ven obligados a enfrentarse a las decisiones que han tomado, a sus relaciones personales y al legado que dejarán.

El reparto de lujo está encabezado por George Clooney (Wolfs) y Adam Sandler (Terminagolf 2). Completan el elenco nombres tan reconocidos como Laura Dern (Parque jurásico), Riley Keough (The Lodge), Patrick Wilson (Expediente Warren), Eve Hewson (La pareja perfecta), Louis Partridge (Enola Holmes), Greta Gerwig (Barbie) y más.

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Netflix just unveiled its first teaser trailer for Noah Baumbach’s new comedy, Jay Kelly. George Clooney stars as an aging actor who is accused of always playing himself. “How can I play people when I don’t see people, I don’t touch people?” replies Clooney’s titular character.

The cast also includes Adam Sandler (Happy Gilmore 2), Laura Dern (Marriage Story), Billy Crudup (The Morning Show), Riley Keough (Daisy Jones & the Six), Grace Edwards (Asteroid City), Stacy Keach (Nebraska), and Jim Broadbent (Another Year). Patrick Wilson (The Conjuring), Eve Hewson (Flora and Son), Greta Gerwig (White Noise), Alba Rohrwacher (La Chimera), Josh Hamilton (Maestro), Lenny Henry (Missing You), Emily Mortimer (The New Look), and Nicôle Lecky (Sense8) also star.

Rounding out the ensemble are Thaddea Graham (Bad Sisters), Isla Fisher (Now You See Me), Louis Partridge (Enola Holmes), and Charlie Rowe (Never Let Me Go).

Netflix will release...

George Clooney and Adam Sandler are leading the cast of acclaimed filmmaker Noah Baumbach‘s new movie Jay Kelly, which has a star-studded cast.

The new movie 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.

Also starring in the movie are Laura Dern, Billy Crudup, Riley Keough, Grace Edwards, Stacy Keach, Jim Broadbent, Patrick Wilson, Eve Hewson, Greta Gerwig, Alba Rohrwacher, Josh Hamilton, Lenny Henry, Nicôle Lecky, Thaddea Graham, Isla Fisher, Louis Partridge, and Charlie Rowe.

Emily Mortimer, who also appears in the film, co-wrote the movie with Noah.

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The teaser trailer features “Jay Kelly Theme,” a track from the original score by Nicholas Britell.

With the first trailer out, Noah Baumbach is back with Jay Kelly, a film born from what he calls a “quiet crisis.” After the ambitious and polarizing White Noise, the most expensive project of his career, the acclaimed director found himself questioning whether he even enjoyed filmmaking anymore.

He admitted in an interview with Vanity Fair:

That was a really hard time for me. I’m very proud of that movie, but I had a really hard time making it. I had this feeling of, like, ‘Am I doing this just because I always wanted to do it—do I even like doing it anymore?

Two things pulled him out of that creative rut: co-writing Barbie with Greta Gerwig and forming a new working partnership with Emily Mortimer (the duo wrote Jay Kelly). Starring George Clooney as an aging movie star facing his own reflection, it represents Baumbach’s return...

George Clooney has hailed Adam Sandler as a “beautiful, wonderful actor”.The former ER actor, 63, made the declaration as he spoke to People about working with comic Adam, 58, on their upcoming film Jay Kelly, directed by Noah Baumbach. George gushed: “I kept telling the cast, ‘Don’t call him Sand Man. Don’t talk to him like he’s just some goofy comedian. He’s actually a really beautiful, wonderful actor.’”Even though George and Adam have been friends for years, Jay Kelly marks their first time they have acted together – an experience both say deepened their mutual respect and friendship. The comedy-drama sees George star as Jay Kelly, a famous actor who embarks on a whirlwind and unexpectedly profound journey alongside his long-time friend and manager, Ron, played by Adam. According to the film’s synopsis, the two men confront questions about their choices, relationships and legacies – a premise...

Netflix's Jay Kelly, the next entry in Noah Baumbach's filmography, just got a trailer that unveils an unusual coming-of-age story that stars George Clooney and Adam Sandler. The unexpected pairing seems like the perfect match for a film that follows an actor and his manager confronting their past and present while traveling abroad in Europe.

Netflix has released the first teaser for Jay Kelly, which stars Clooney, Sandler, Laura Dern, and a bevy of familiar faces from Hollywood. It's a rather vague trailer for the film, but it does pull the veil over the comedic and satirical tone that Clooney leans into in the beautifully shot footage. Baumbach, who co-wrote Jay Kelly alongside Emily Mortimer, tends to make films about artists and their personal struggles. He isn't reinventing the wheel here, but perhaps the duo of Clooney and Sandler can provide an exciting new canvas for Baumbach to work with.

George Clooney got everything he could have wanted in the teaser trailer for Noah Baumbach’s Jay Kelly. The actor fittingly plays an actor in the titular role — but one who doesn’t know what comes after fame and fortune. “Are you running to something, or from something?” his manager Ron (Adam Sandler) asks, to which Jay Kelly responds, “Yes.”

Throughout the preview, Jay Kelly feels disconnected, wondering, “How can I play people when I don’t see people?” He barely sees himself, he admits. “I think I’m always alone,...

The first teaser for Jay Kelly is finally here, giving fans a first look at George Clooney and Adam Sandler sharing the screen in Noah Baumbach’s latest film. Netflix released the teaser, which shows a mix of humor, heart, and deep conversations about life, fame, and friendship.

Do you know how difficult it is to be yourself?

Jay Kelly stars George Clooney, Adam Sandler, Laura Dern, and Billy Crudup. A Noah Baumbach Picture.

In select theaters November 14 and on Netflix December 5. pic.twitter.com/HDQ6s8pMjJ

— Netflix (@netflix) August 5, 2025

Jay Kelly is a coming-of-age comedy-drama written by Baumbach and Emily Mortimer. The story follows a well-known actor named Jay Kelly, played by Clooney, who sets off on a trip across Europe with his longtime manager Ron, played by Sandler. As they travel, they think about their choices, their families, and the paths they’ve taken in life.

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The first teaser for Noah Baumbach’s new movie, Jay Kelly, has finally arrived. It’s a coming-of-age comedy-drama about friendship, fame, and looking back at life. The film stars George Clooney, Adam Sandler, Laura Dern, and Billy Crudup, along with a huge supporting cast.

Do you know how difficult it is to be yourself?

Jay Kelly stars George Clooney, Adam Sandler, Laura Dern, and Billy Crudup. A Noah Baumbach Picture.

In select theaters November 14 and on Netflix December 5. pic.twitter.com/HDQ6s8pMjJ

— Netflix (@netflix) August 5, 2025

In the movie, Clooney plays Jay Kelly, a well-known actor who goes on a trip across Europe with his longtime manager, played by Sandler. As they travel, they think about the choices they’ve made, their relationships, and the legacies they’re leaving behind. Laura Dern plays Jay’s publicist, while Billy Crudup plays an old acting buddy who never got his big break.

Netflix drops the first teaser trailer for Jay Kelly, starring George Clooney, Adam Sandler, Laura Dern, and Billy Crudup. Directed by Noah Baumbach, the upcoming comedy-drama sees Clooney as a spiraling celebrity who became famous for playing himself.

The movie is coming to select theaters on Nov. 14, 2025 and to the streaming service on Dec. 5. Now, Netflix has unveiled the first teaser trailer, teasing Clooney's movie star who can't stop repeating his own name. Check out the trailer below:

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"I'm just an actor that got famous." Netflix has unveiled the first look teaser trailer for the film Jay Kelly, which is the latest from filmmaker Noah Baumbach following Marriage Story and White Noise. It's set to premiere at the 2025 Venice Film Festival later this month, then will screen at the New York Film Festival this fall and many other fests as well. The very meta story is about a super famous movie star named Jay Kelly, played by George Clooney, as he heads to a film festival in Europe (this film is also headed to Venice) contemplating his successful life. Famous movie actor Jay Kelly and his devoted manager Ron embark on a whirlwind and unexpectedly profound journey in Europe. Both are forced to confront choices they've made, their relationships with loved ones and the legacies they'll leave behind. The huge ensemble cast features George Clooney as Jay Kelly...

The live-action Lilo & Stitch will arrive on Disney+ shortly after Labor Day.

The streaming service has confirmed a Wednesday, Sept. 3 release date for the box office smash. Per Disney+, the 2025 reimagining’s “lush tropical settings provide welcoming visuals as warm as the ‘found family’ that Lilo and Stitch create together, while also authentically honoring the culture and beauty of Hawai’i.”

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This November, Noah Baumbach’s latest film, Jay Kelly, will hit theaters in an awards-contending window that will likely see it competing in some of the major categories. Yesterday, Vanity Fair provided some more first look images of the film and today we have a teaser – which is embedded above!

Jay Kelly finds George Clooney playing the titular famous actor, who heads to Europe with his manager Ron (Sandler) as he is about to accept a lifetime achievement award. It’s there that he comes to terms with his successes, failures, regrets, and more. The film will hit theaters on November 14th after it debuts at this year’s 82nd Venice International Film Festival, competing for the Golden Lion. It hits Netflix on December 5th!

Here’s the premise – released by Netflix today:

Jay Kelly, the new film from Academy Award nominee Noah Baumbach, follows famous movie actor Jay Kelly...

“Do you know how difficult it is to be yourself?” On Tuesday, Netflix released the first official teaser trailer for Jay Kelly, Noah Baumbach’s upcoming comedy-drama starring George Clooney as an aging movie star grappling with his legacy, with Adam Sandler as his longtime manager. The trailer follows the duo as they travel across Europe, weaving through picturesque landscapes and emotionally charged conversations. Sandler’s character pointedly asks, “Does none of this mean anything to you?” and later presses, “Are you running to something or from something?” Clooney’s Jay Kelly stares at his own reflection, repeating his name over and over before asking: "How can I play people when I don't touch people?"

Who’S In The Cast?

In addition to Sandler and Clooney, the star-studded ensemble includes Laura Dern, Billy Crudup, Riley Keough, Grace Edwards, Stacy Keach, Jim Broadbent, Patrick Wilson, Eve Hewson, Greta Gerwig, Alba Rohrwacher,...

The talents of George Clooney and Adam Sandler are on full display today in the debut teaser for the pair’s upcoming Netflix film, Jay Kelly. The latest project to come from Academy Award-nominated director Noah Baumbach is slated for a release on the streamer on December 5, with today’s first look teasing the heartfelt story to come. Featuring a supporting ensemble that includes the likes of Laura Dern (Jurassic Park) and Billy Crudup (The Morning Show), Baumbach’s latest star-packed feature promises to pull on heartstrings all while keeping audiences laughing until the credits roll.

In the film, Clooney plays Jay Kelly, an incredibly famous actor who is on a European adventure alongside his longtime friend and manager, Ron (Sandler). Not only is their journey filled with the normal experiences that one would expect a movie star and his manager to face on the day-to-day, but the pair also...

Reteaming with Netflix after his ambitious misstep White Noise, Noah Baumbach is getting introspective. Jay Kelly stars George Clooney and Adam Sandler as a movie star and his manager, respectively, as they reflect on life and their careers on a trip through Europe. With a script co-written by Baumbach and Emily Mortimer, the cast also includes Billy Crudup, Laura Dern, Grace Edwards, Stacy Keach, Riley Keough, Emily Mortimer, Patrick Wilson, Nicôle Lecky, Thaddea Graham, Jim Broadbent, Eve Hewson, Alba Rohrwacher, Lenny Henry, Josh Hamilton, and Greta Gerwig. Ahead of a Venice world premiere, theatrical release on November 14, and Netflix release on December 5, the first trailer has now arrived.

Here’s the synopsis: “Jay Kelly, the new film from Academy Award nominee Noah Baumbach, follows famous movie actor Jay Kelly (George Clooney) and his devoted manager Ron (Adam Sandler) as they embark on a whirlwind and unexpectedly profound journey through Europe.

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.

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.

“What do you say to people who say you only play yourself?” the cynical young woman asks the movie star. “You know how difficult it is to be yourself?” he replies. “You try it.”

Here is the first teaser trailer for Netflix’s Jay Kelly, the Venice-bound film from Noah Baumbach starring George Clooney in the title role and Adam Sandler as his devoted manager. Have a look above.

Clooney plays the title character — “I’m just an actor who got famous,” he says — who embarks on a whirlwind and unexpectedly profound journey through Europe with his manager, Ron (Sandler). Along the way, they are are forced to confront the choices they’ve made, the relationships with their loved ones and the legacies they’ll leave behind.

“Are you running to something or from something?” Kelly is asked. Answer: “Yes.”

Baumbach directed Jay Kelly — his fourth film for Netflix — and co-wrote it with Emily Mortimer,...

Ready to meet “Jay Kelly?”

Noah Baumbach’s latest, which stars George Clooney as a giant movie star and Adam Sandler as his erstwhile agent, arrives on Netflix on December 5 after a limited, awards-qualifying theatrical run on November 14. And, thanks to a new teaser trailer, you can get a glimpse into the world of Jay Kelly. Watch it below.

The “Jay Kelly” cast also includes Laura Dern, Billy Crudup, Grace Edwards, Riley Keough, Jim Broadbent, Stacy Keach, Greta Gerwig, Emily Mortimer (who co-wrote the screenplay with Baumbach), Patrick Wilson and many more.

In “Jay Kelly,” the titular movie star travels to Italy to attend a prestigious film festival, with his agent along for the ride. According to a recent Vanity Fair first look, Baumbach and Mortimer connected during the filming of Baumbach’s last film as a director, 2022’s “White Noise” (also for Netflix). That film co-starred Mortimer and husband Alessandro Nivola’s two children,...

“Jay Kelly,” Noah Baumbach’s return to directing after “White Noise,” already has proven to be an awards contender. Of course, it helps that the feature will screen at NYFF 2025 after premiering at Venice, and studio Netflix has given the film a theatrical release just in time for the Oscars push. But what about the titular Jay Kelly himself?

The feature, whose elusive logline remains, centers on George Clooney’s Jay Kelly, a fictional A-list movie star in his 60s who faces a personal reckoning when he travels to an Italian film festival to receive a tribute award. The synopsis reads: “The film follows famous movie actor Jay Kelly (Clooney) and his devoted manager Ron (Adam 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...

Ahead of the 63rd New York Film Festival kicking off next month, taking place September 26 through October 13, the Main Slate has now been unveiled, featuring 34 of the most acclaimed and anticipated films of the year.

Highlights include the world premieres of Ulrich Köhler’s Gavagai and the previously announced Bradly Cooper’s Is This Thing On? as Closing Night, alongside new films by Bi Gan, Kelly Reichardt, Kathryn Bigelow, Lucrecia Martel, Christian Petzold, Claire Denis, Park Chan-wook, Kleber Mendonça Filho, Joachim Trier, Oliver Laxe, Kent Jones, Noah Baumbach, Jafar Panahi, Pietro Marcello, Laura Poitras, and more.

NYFF Artistic Director Dennis Lim stated: “​​Anyone who cares about film knows that it is an art in need of defending, like many of our core values today. Across all sections of the festival, the movies we have selected this year suggest that this safeguarding can take many guises: acts of rejuvenation and refusal,...

George Clooney’s “Jay Kelly,” Joachim Trier’s “Sentimental Value” and Park Chan-wook’s “No Other Choice” have been added to the New York Film Festival lineup.

This year’s main slate will showcase 34 films, including Cannes prizewinners, Sundance darlings and Venice premieres.

“​​Anyone who cares about film knows that it is an art in need of defending, like many of our core values today,” said NYFF artistic director Dennis Lim. “Across all sections of the festival, the movies we have selected this year suggest that this safeguarding can take many guises: acts of rejuvenation and refusal, expressions of unease and joy, feats of imagination and commemoration. I am particularly struck by the diversity of approaches and forms among the films in this Main Slate, which affirms that the art of cinema is more than capable of thriving, even in difficult times.”

As previously announced, New York Film Festival will open on Sept.

New York Film Festival (September 26-October 13) has announced the main slate for its 63rd edition, with Kleber Mendonça Filho’s The Secret Agent, Kathryn Bigelow’s A House Of Dynamite, and Kelly Reichardt’s The Mastermind on the roster.

Radu Jude’s Kontinental ’25, Claire Denis’ The Fence, Kent Jones’s Late Fame, and Bi Gan’s Resurrection are also in the 34-strong line-up, alongside Ulrich Köhler’s Gavagai – a metacinema centred on a production of Medea –one of two world premieres in selection alongside Bradley Cooper’s previously announced closing night film Is This Thing On?

As also previously announced,...

New York Film Festival, has unveiled the Main Slate of its 63rd edition with prize winners from top fests led by Cannes from Jafar Panahi’s It Was Just an Accident (Palme d’Or) and Joachim Trier’s Sentimental Value (Grand Prix) to Oliver Laxe’s Sirât and Mascha Schilinski’s Sound of Falling (joint Jury Prize winners), Kleber Mendonça Filho’s The Secret Agent, and Bi Gan’s Resurrection (Special Award).

From Berlin, Mary Bronstein’s If I Had Legs I’d Kick You (Silver Bear for best leading performance for Rose Byrne) and Radu Jude’s Kontinental ’25 (Silver Bear for best screenplay). Eleven Main Slate films are set to premiere at the Venice Film Festival including Noah Baumbach’s Jay Kelly, Kent Jones’s Late Fame and Park Chan-wook’s No Other Choice.

NYFF’s 34 Main Slate films from 26 countries feature two world premieres,...

After steadily rolling out some of its gala heavy-hitters, the New York Film Festival has today announced its full main slate lineup, including new films from Claire Denis, Park Chan-wook, Noah Baumbach, Kathryn Bigelow, Kahlil Joseph, Joachim Trier, Ira Sachs, and many more.

This year’s main slate includes films from 26 countries, among them two world premieres (including Bradley Cooper’s “Is This Thing On?” and Ulrich Köhler’s “Gavagai”), plus eight North American and 13 U.S. premieres.

The festival has also programmed a number of hits from other fests, including Cannes prizewinners like Jafar Panahi’s “It Was Just an Accident,” Joachim Trier’s “Sentimental Value,” Oliver Laxe’s “Sirât,” Mascha Schilinski’s “Sound of Falling,” Kleber Mendonça Filho’s “The Secret Agent,” and Bi Gan’s “Resurrection.” Berlin and Sundance hits are also on offer, including Mary Bronstein’s “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You” and Radu Jude’s “Kontinental ’25.

The New York Film Festival has unveiled its main slate of movies for its 2025 edition.

The 34 films selected include Jafar Panahi’s Cannes’ Palme d’Or winner It Was Just an Accident, Kathryn Bigelow’s A House of Dynamite, Noah Baumbach’s George Clooney and Adam Sandler starrer Jay Kelly, Kelly Reichardt’s The Mastermind, the Laura Poitras- and Mark Obenhaus-directed Seymour Hersh documentary Cover-Up and Mary Bronstein’s Rose Byrne and Conan O’Brien starrer If I Had Legs I’d Kick You. A House of Dynamite is set to get its North American premiere at the fall event in Manhattan, while the others will receive their New York premieres.

Other titles screening at the 2025 NY Film Festival include Cannes winners Sentimental Value, Sound of Falling, Resurrection and Two Prosecutors, as well as former NY Film Festival director Kent Jones’ Late Fame, starring Willem Dafoe and Greta Lee, which...

New York Film Festival (September 26-October 13) has announced the main slate for its 63rd edition, with Kleber Mendonça Filho’s The Secret Agent, Kathryn Bigelow’s A House Of Dynamite, and Kelly Reichardt’s The Mastermind on the roster.

Radu Jude’s Kontinental ’25, Claire Denis’ The Fence, Kent Jones’s Late Fame, and Bi Gan’s Resurrection are also in the 34-strong line-up, alongside Ulrich Köhler’s Gavagai – a metacinema centred on a production of Medea –one of two world premieres in selection alongside Bradley Cooper’s previously announced closing night film Is This Thing On?

As also previously announced,...

The 63rd New York Film Festival’s Main Slate will include new films from Noah Baumbach, Jafar Panahi, Kathryn Bigelow, Park Chan-wook and more. Film at Lincoln center announced the 34 Main Slate films Tuesday.

The movies come from 26 countries and include two world, eight North American and 13 U.S. premieres. Some titles will first debut at other festivals. Baumbach’s “Jay Kelly,” Bigelow’s “A House of Dynamite,” Park’s “No Other Choice” and Kent Jones’ “Late Fame” are all playing the 82nd Venice Film Festival before crossing the Atlantic to New York City.

Cannes winners in the Main Slate include Jafar Panahi’s Palme d’Or winner “It Was Just an Accident”; Joachim Trier’s “Sentimental Value,” which took the Grand Prix; Jury Prize winners Oliver Laxe’s “Sirât” and Mascha Schilinski’s “Sound of Falling”; Best Director- and Best Actor-winning “The Secret Agent” from Kleber Mendonça Filho; and Bi Gan’s “Resurrection,...

The awards circuit is making a key stop in the Big Apple this year.

On Tuesday, the New York Film Festival announced 34 films for their main slate lineup.

The Main Slate will showcase films from 26 countries, featuring two world premieres, eight North American premieres, and 13 U.S. premieres, including award‑winning titles from Cannes and Berlin. The lineup includes Jafar Panahi’s It Was Just an Accident (winner of the Palme d’Or at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival) and Rose Byrne, recipient of the Silver Bear for Best Leading Performance at the 2025 Berlinale for Mary Bronstein’s If I Had Legs I’d Kick You.

Also featured is Noah Baumbach’s Jay Kelly, starring George Clooney and Adam Sandler, which is set to premiere in competition at the Venice Film Festival before releasing on Netflix

The NYFF will open with Luca Guadagnino’s After the Hunt, starring Julia Roberts, Andrew Garfield,...

George Clooney recognizes just how good Adam Sandler can be with the right script. The actor recently heaped praise on his Jay Kelly co-star for his portrayal of more serious roles.

Speaking with Vanity Fair, Clooney discussed what it was like working with director Noah Baumbach on his upcoming film Jay Kelly and his relationship with Sandler, who plays the titular actor's manager, Ron. Although some of Sandler's comedy films have been criticized over the years, Clooney believes that Jay Kelly will showcase his acting range. "This film, more than any film Adam has done, shows what a beautiful, heartfelt, soulful actor he is," the actor said.

"I kept telling the cast, 'Don't call him Sand Man. Don't talk to him like he's just some goofy comedian,'" Clooney continued. "He's actually a really beautiful, wonderful actor. Because of what his paycheck is, which is doing big goofy comedies, when he does these other,...

George Clooney is hitting back at critics who question his range as an actor.

Speaking to Vanity Fair for a preview piece on Noah Baumbach’s Jay Kelly, the two-time Oscar winner didn’t mince words when addressing criticism that his characters are tantamount to playing versions of himself onscreen.

“Do people say that I only play myself? I don’t give a sh–,” the Good Night, and Good Luck actor said. “There aren’t that many guys in my age group that are allowed to do both broad comedies like O Brother [Where Art Though?] and then do Michael Clayton or Syriana [for which he won the Best Supporting Actor Academy Award]. So if that means I’m playing myself all the time, I don’t give a sh–.”

Echoing a quote from the upcoming Jay Kelly — where Clooney portrays a 60-something movie star reflecting on his personal and professional life — he added, “Have you ever tried playing yourself? It’s hard to do.

Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson’s Marriage Story is currently being utilized in a way few could have predicted. Directed by Noah Baumbach, the 2019 drama follows Charlie (Driver) and Nicole Barber (Johansson) as they navigate a bi-coastal divorce and face custody issues surrounding their son. The movie received critical acclaim, including six Oscar nominations, and one win by Laura Dern.

Now, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal, an audio clip from Marriage Story is being used to scare off wolves.WSJ reports that gray wolves are currently terrorizing livestock across the American West, and their endangered status has essentially forbidden lethal deterrents. However, the growing attacks on sheep and cattle have inspired a new plan.

The United States Department of Agriculture has begun employing drones blasting audio clips from loudspeakers to scare the endangered wolves away from livestock herds. The clips range from AC/DC’s “Thunderstruck,...

Scarlett Johansson once made headlines for standing up against artificial intelligence, asking lawmakers to create strong rules to stop AI misuse. But now, she’s back in the news for a very unexpected reason. A powerful scene from her critically acclaimed film Marriage Story is being used by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (Usda) to scare off wolves.

Apparently, her intense shouting scene with Adam Driver in the movie is now echoing across American farmland. According to a recent The Wall Street Journal report, drones flying over ranches are blasting loud sounds like fireworks, gunshots, and Johansson’s screams to keep wolves away from livestock.

Riding to the rescue are drone cowhands, whose quadcopters have thermal cameras that can reveal any wolf lurking in the darkness and bathe it in a spotlight. A loudspeaker broadcasts alarming sounds like fireworks, gunshots, and people arguing. One recording is of the fight between...