Netflix is getting the complete Adam Sandler through the exclusive deal they struck with the actor some years ago. Last weekend, Happy Gilmore 2 became an instant hit on the streamer. And now today we get to see Sandler the dramatic actor in Noah Baumbach’s Jay Kelly, starring George Clooney as a fading actor taking stock of his life and career.
Jay Kelly is directed by Baumbach, who also co-wrote the screenplay with actress Emily Mortimer in her first feature writing credit. Clooney plays the titular actor who embarks on a surprising whirlwind tour of Europe with his devoted manager, played by Sandler.
As usual, Baumbach has gathered a stellar cast. Joining Clooney and Sandler are Mortimer, Billy Crudup, Laura Dern, Grace Edwards, Stacy Keach, Riley Keough, Patrick Wilson, Nicôle Lecky, Thaddea Graham, Jim Broadbent, Eve Hewson, Alba Rohrwacher, Lenny Henry, Josh Hamilton, Isla Fisher, Parker Sawyers, Kyle Soller, and Greta Gerwig.
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.
Jay Kelly will have its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival later this month. Netflix will give it a brief theatrical release on November 14th before it heads exclusively to streaming on December 5th.
