What’s happened: Netflix has shared the official trailer for Academy Award-nominated director Noah Baumbach’s fascinating new film, Jay Kelly.
- The film’s official logline from Netflix reads: “Jay Kelly follows movie actor Jay Kelly (George Clooney) as he embarks on a journey of self-discovery, confronting both his past and present, accompanied by his devoted manager, Ron (Adam Sandler). Poignant and humor-filled, epic and intimate, Jay Kelly is pitched at the intersection of life’s regrets and notable glories.”
- The new trailer shows its titular protagonist traveling to France after his daughter (Grace Edwards) leaves home, supposedly causing him to experience a mental health crisis.
- The film also stars Laura Dern, Billy Crudup, Riley Keough, Stacy Keach, Jim Broadbent, Patrick Wilson, Eve Hewson, Greta Gerwig, Alba Rohrwacher, Josh Hamilton, Lenny Henry, Emily Mortimer (who co-wrote the film with Baumbach), Nicôle Lecky, Thaddea Graham, and Isla Fisher.
Why this is important: The trailer for Jay Kelly reveals more about Baumbach’s mysterious film, teasing a unique and heartfelt new comedy-drama that celebrates life and cinema.
- Jay Kelly has been described as a “funny and emotional coming-of-age film about adults.”
- This is the first film in which Clooney and Sandler have starred together.
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Why should I care? Jay Kelly seems like it could be another Oscar contender for Baumbach, with Clooney and Sandler possibly getting award nominations as well.
- Baumbach is already famous for directing Marriage Story and for co-writing multiple films with directors Wes Anderson and Greta Gerwig.
- Jay Kelly was an Official Selection at the 2025 Venice International Film Festival, where it had its worldwide premiere.
OK, what’s next? Cinephiles can go see Jay Kelly in select theaters on November 14, 2025.
- Audiences will also be able to stream the film on Netflix on December 5.
