Netflix’sJay 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. Theunexpected pairingseems 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 forJay 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-wroteJay Kelly alongside Emily Mortimer,tends to make filmsabout 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. you may check out the teaser trailer below.
Unlike most Netflix releases,Jay Kellywill be getting a theatrical run later this year before heading to the streaming platform. The film will play in select theaters on November 14, just in time to qualify for the 2026 awards season. Netflix likely has lofty ambitions forJay Kelly, which hails from Baumbach, a four-time Academy Award nominee. Although comedies can sometimes struggle to make a dent at the Oscars, Baumbach’s work is likely well-equipped to nab Netflix some nominations.Jay Kellywill premiere on Netflix on December 5.
The Cast and Plot of ‘Jay Kelly’
In typical Noah Baumbach, the acclaimed filmmaker has recruited a star-studded cast that rivals any other ensemble in a film this year. In fact, it may be the most stacked of his career.Jay Kellyfollows a famous movie actor played by Clooney, but expect him and Sandler’s talent manager to embark on a journey that involves people from all walks of life. In addition to Clooney, Sandler and Dern, the cast ofJay Kellyfeatures 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, and Charlie Rowe.Read the official plot synopsis:
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.
Source:Netflix
