Jay Kelly (film)

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Jay Kelly
Directed by Noah Baumbach
Written by
Produced by
Starring
Cinematography Linus Sandgren
Production
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Distributed by Netflix
Release date
  • 2025 (2025)
Countries
  • United States
  • United Kingdom
LanguageEnglish

Jay Kelly is an upcoming coming-of-age comedy-drama film, directed by Noah Baumbach and from a screenplay he wrote alongside Emily Mortimer. It will star an ensemble cast, including George Clooney, Adam Sandler, Laura Dern and Billy Crudup.

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Cast

Production

It was announced in December 2023 that Noah Baumbach had set up his next project in his deal with Netflix, with George Clooney and Adam Sandler cast to star. Baumbach co-wrote the screenplay with Emily Mortimer, while Amy Pascal and David Heyman served as producers through their respective Pascal Pictures and Heyday Films labels. [1] [2]

In March 2024, Laura Dern, Billy Crudup and Riley Keough were added to the cast. [3] Later that month, Jim Broadbent, Patsy Ferran, Isla Fisher, Greta Gerwig, Louis Partridge, Alba Rohrwacher, and Patrick Wilson were among those announced as part of the cast, with Mortimer also due to appear in the film. [4]

Principal photography began in March 2024, with production occurring between New York City, London, [5] and Tuscany. [6] Linus Sandgren served as the cinematographer. [7]

Release

Jay Kelly is scheduled to be released on Netflix in 2025. [8]

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