(L to R) Laura Dern and Adam Sandler star in ‘Jay Kelly’.
‘Jay Kelly’, the brand new comedy-drama from director Noah Baumbach (‘Marriage Story’), which stars George Clooney (‘Michael Clayton’), Adam Sandler (‘Uncut Gems’) and Laura Dern (‘Star Wars: The Final Jedi’), opens in theaters on November 14th earlier than premiering on Netflix December fifth.
“Everyone is aware of Jay Kelly, however Jay Kelly does not know himself.”
Launch Date: Nov 14, 2025
Run Time: 2 hr 12 min
Moviefone lately had the pleasure of sitting down in-person with Adam Sandler and Oscar winner Laura Dern to speak about their work on ‘Jay Kelly’, Dern’s first response to the screenplay, Sandler’s method to his character, working with George Clooney, and reuniting with director Noah Baumbach.
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Laura Dern as Liz in ‘Jay Kelly’. Cr. Netflix © 2025.
Moviefone: To start with, Laura, are you able to discuss your first response to the screenplay and the way in which you approached enjoying this character?
Laura Dern: I imply, I fell in love with the script. Earlier than we ever learn the script, Noah saying that he had written one thing, and he wished us to be a part of it’s only a sure instantly and a please. We did not know for positive our characters or precisely what it was and the evolution of his writing course of after which he and Emily (Mortimer) bought collectively. We might get little bits and items. So, it was unbelievable studying it and figuring out that he wished to make a film about not lacking it. He talked about that, and he talks about reverse engineering from the final line of the film, which is what he considered first and that was so lovely. Then all he needed to say was, “I used to be going to get to be with Adam.” The best reward doable, and to be with George. It was true household.
(L to R) Patrick Wilson as Ben Alcock and Adam Sandler as Ron Sukenick in ‘Jay Kelly’. Cr. Netflix © 2025.
MF: Adam, are you able to discuss your method to your character, and did you draw affect from any real-life folks you recognize or have labored with?
Adam Sandler: Positive. I’ve a crew. Laura has a crew. Clooney has a crew. All of us have individuals who grew up with us, labored with us and really feel the highs and really feel the occasions the place you say, “I bought to make a transfer and do one thing totally different,” or that form of stuff, and so they again you up and also you all the time really feel consolation with them. I really like being a teammate like this for Clooney’s character. We have been excited to make a film collectively. We have been speaking about this a very long time.
(L to R) Adam Sandler as Ron Sukenick and George Clooney as Jay Kelly in ‘Jay Kelly’. Cr. Peter Mountain/Netflix © 2025.
MF: Adam, George advised us that he was very excited to make this film with you. What was your expertise like working with him?
AS: All of us form of bought extra in love with one another and have become household. George doesn’t like to speak about himself a lot. He simply talks about you, how he can assist you and who you must name. He goes, “You bought to ensure you do that.” He appears out on your well being; he appears out for one of the best place to eat and what’s one of the best gadget to make use of while you’re understanding. He is a stud. He is only a good particular person and he goes out of his manner. Once you discuss him, he is similar to, “No, no, no, no, no. Let’s not.” He does not wish to discuss himself a lot.
(Featured L to R) Laura Dern as Liz, George Clooney as Jay Kelly and Adam Sandler as Ron Sukenick in ‘Jay Kelly’. Cr. Peter Mountain/Netflix © 2025.
MF: Laura, what was it like for you working with George?
LD: I imply, simply fierce loyalty past measure, there for us. If it is the toughest second or essentially the most informal dialog about one thing we have to have or a meal we have to strive, or an expertise he desires us to have. “Oh, you bought to see this factor. You guys, it is a 20-minute drive. You bought to go.”
Noah Baumbach attends the Headline Gala screening of Netflix’s ‘Jay Kelly’ through the 69th BFI London Movie Competition at The Royal Competition Corridor on October tenth, 2025 in London, England. Picture by StillMoving.Internet for Netflix.
MF: Lastly, you’ve each labored with director Noah Baumbach earlier than, however what was it like reuniting with him on this film?
AS: I imply, you give your self to each thought he has. You may have some moments the place you carry ideas up and attempt to join extra with what you are doing or what you are saying or the place you are at within the film, however he simply has a mild manner of guiding you and saying precisely what he is going after, and also you belief his imaginative and prescient. That is an excellent feeling. You simply say, “All proper. No matter Noah’s in search of, let me ensure that I get it as a result of it is all a part of his plan.” You may have room, however it’s nonetheless phrase for phrase. You wish to say it. He likes while you nail it. Once I first learn this factor, I loved the way in which it was phrased, so let me ensure that I phrase it similar to that.
(L to R) George Clooney as Jay Kelly and director Noah Baumbach on the set of ‘Jay Kelly’. Cr. Peter Mountain/Netflix © 2025.
LD: I imply, that is so completely put. I might simply add that, as you mentioned, within the rhythm, there is a musicality to language for him, however there’s nothing strident, such as you’re there and he desires you to strive it the way in which that feels true to you. It is wild to have or not it’s so particular and meticulous after which have all of the room on the earth.
‘Jay Kelly’ opens in theaters on November 14th and premieres on Netflix December fifth.
What’s the story of ‘Jay Kelly’?
The movie follows well-known film actor, Jay Kelly (George Clooney), as he embarks on a journey of self-discovery confronting each his previous and current, accompanied by his devoted supervisor Ron (Adam Sandler).
Who’s within the forged of ‘Jay Kelly’?
(L to R) Laura Dern as Liz and Adam Sandler as Ron Sukenick in ‘Jay Kelly’. Cr. Netflix © 2025.
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