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Director Noah Baumbach’s latest comedy-drama, Jay Kelly, features an ensemble cast led by George Clooney in the titular role, and Adam Sandler as his manager, Ron. Releasing for a limited theatrical run on November 17, 2025, the film also features Laura Dern, Riley Keough, and Billy Crudup, among other actors.The plot centers on Jay Kelly (Clooney) during an important phase in his life. He embarks on a reflective journey through Europe alongside his loyal manager, Ron (Sandler), after an incident sparks an existential crisis. As Jay confronts his diminishing fame, strained family ties, and the hollow rituals of celebrity, the trip becomes a moving search for meaning and reconnection, especially with his estranged daughter. After its theatrical run, Jay Kelly will debut on Netflix on December 5, 2025.The main cast of Jay KellyGeorge Clooney at Netflix's Jay Kelly NYC Tastemaker Screening (Image via Getty)In Jay Kelly, veteran actor George Clooney stars as a famous actor in the titular role. The American actor rose to popularity with his performance as Dr. Doug Ross in NBC's medical drama series ER (1994-1999). Later, Clooney transitioned into the cinema and gave memorable performances in films such as the Ocean's trilogy, Coen Brothers' O Brother, Where Art Thou?, Michael Clayton and Up in the Air. An Academy Award recipient, Clooney has also transitioned into directing and producing and has become one of Hollywood's most influential and enduring A-listers.Adam Sandler at Jay Kelly London Special Screening (Image via Getty)Adam Sandler features as Jay's manager, Ron Sukenick, in the Jay Kelly. Sandler most recently appeared in the sports comedy film Happy Gilmore 2.The American actor rose to fame as a cast member on Saturday Night Live (1990-1995) before becoming a box office king with the 90s comedies like Billy Madison, Happy Gilmore, and The Waterboy. He earned major awards including People's Choice and MTV Movie Awards for his comedic roles in Hollywood films, which had a total box office gross of over $2 billion worldwide.His most recent performances include Howard Ratner in the crime thriller Uncut Gems (2019). Sandler was also praised for his role in the sports drama Hustle (2022) and the sci-fi film Spaceman (2024). Supporting cast and characters of Noah Baumbach’s Jay KellyListed below are all the supportin cast and characters in Jay Kelly:Isla FisherLouis PartridgeJamie DemetriouBilly CrudupEmily MortimerLaura Dern as LizRiley KeoughEve HewsonGreta GerwigKyle SollerJim Broadbent as JimboStacy KeachJosh HamiltonJohn Macmillan as AlanPatsy FerranRuby StokesThaddea GrahamAlba RohrwacherLenny HenryDoug Cockle as NathanCharlie RoweHannah OnslowLars EidingerErica SweanyLaurel Lefkow as TeacherAlaïs LawsonBen CaplanNigel Whitmey as ClayEmily Piggford as Captain JennyPhilippe Spall as ConducterNicôle LeckyAnnabel Mullion as Lady on TrainNasser MemarziaKit Rakusen as EliFlynn AllenGrace EdwardsFerdi Stofmeel as Dutch cyclistHelene MaksoudTom Francis as JuddAlex Jarrett as RioCarly-Sophia DaviesGianni CalchettiLucas AurelioGiovanni Esposito as AntonioFederico Scribani as The firemanThéo AugierPierre Bergman as PassengerDanielle Lewis as Co-Pilot LourdesMatilda Thorpe as BarbaraKevin Shen as 2nd ADMatthew BaunsgardCassius Hackforth as MosesAndreas Muñoz as Chef MarioYinka AwoniAmber Mendez-MartinSadie Stallcup as Young DaisyCharles Hagerty as ElectricianErik Lunseth as Studio ExecutiveArnold Baksi as Baggage handlerAndrew Malik as Aiden HowellDavis QuinnKwabena PeprahChase Stephens as ValetEloise Jacott as MichelleMax Beken as Jason McIntyreAlastair Coughlan as LA Office Actor 1Louis LambeauxGiovanni Zeqireya as SilvanoPippo Crotti as Italian PriestWilliam E. Lester as Flight AttendantAndrea Trapani as PolicemanSean Matthew as Pool ManDaniel P D Smith as DanDaniel Charles Doherty as Boom Operator/Film CrewDickon R Thompson as First Class Passenger
