Untitled Noah Baumbach film

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Jay Kelly
Directed by Noah Baumbach
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Distributed by Netflix
Release date
  • 2025 (2025)
CountriesUnited States
United Kingdom
Italy
Australia
LanguageEnglish
Budget$30 million

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

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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. [2] The film was reported to be titled Jay Kelly. [3] In March 2024, Laura Dern, Billy Crudup and Riley Keough were added to the cast. [4] Later that month, Jim Broadbent, Patsy Ferran, Isla Fisher, Greta Gerwig and Patrick Wilson were among those announced to be added to the cast, with Mortimer also appearing in the film. [5]

Filming began in March 2024, with production occurring between New York City and London. [6]

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References

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  2. Kroll, Justin (December 14, 2023). "George Clooney And Adam Sandler To Star In Noah Baumbach's Next Movie At Netflix". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved March 7, 2024.
  3. King, Jack (December 15, 2023). "Adam Sandler and George Clooney in for Noah Baumbach's next emotional sucker punch". GQ . Retrieved March 7, 2024.
  4. Kroll, Justin (March 7, 2024). "Laura Dern, Billy Crudup And Riley Keough Join Noah Baumbach's Next Film At Netflix". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved March 7, 2024.
  5. Kroll, Justin (March 14, 2024). "Netflix Sets All-Star Ensemble To Round Out Cast Of Noah Baumbach's Next Film". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved March 14, 2024.
  6. "Jay Kelly". Production Listing. January 15, 2024. Retrieved March 7, 2024.